Diabetes and mental health

[SmilingGecko]

Hello @Shaz51 here is my diabetic pancake recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup almond flour (low carb)

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 1 capful vanilla essence 

* 1 tablespoon monkfruit sugar (diabetic friendly sugar)

*  Enough almond milk or water to make a paste

* 1 egg (I'm now looking into using linseed meal instead of an egg as a binder as I have thyroid issues)

* 1 tablespoon coconut oil

METHOD

I just put everything into a large pyrex glass jug and mix until there are no lumps and let it stand for several minutes.

Just pour the required amount into a frypan and flip them when each side is done

I pour over Lankanto brand maple flavoured syrup which won't spike sugar levels in diabetics. You can buy from any supermarket or Amazon. Its vegan and gluten free so no animal byproducts like glycerine from animals

Can serve with frozen raspberries or blueberries with nuts if you like that option for added crunch

[SmilingGecko]

EGG-FREE, DAIRY FREE FRITTATA

@Shaz51 @Dimity @Former-Member @Jacques @tyme 

I just love this recipe, it tastes light and wholesome compared to traditional egg and dairy versions. Its also fat free and the aroma wafting around the house while its cooking is divine. I much prefer it to a standard frittata recipe you normally cook with eggs!

I use McKenzies chick pea flour which is gluten free and acts as a good binding agent when combined with water. I will also use up old lemons and freeze them in ice trays to later dissolve in water & quickly pop in this recipe. I use zucchini, carrot and onions in this recipe but you can substitute for cauliflower or even mushrooms. I use up whatever is left in my crisper at the end of the week so no food waste!

I just cook in a lightly sprayed lamington tin but this recipe recommends a muffin tray. I allow it to cool, and slice while its in the pan then turn out onto a drying rack. It just makes it easier to get it out of the pan I've found. Its great for an on the go healthy treat if you have diabetes or can be combined with salad for a light lunch.

Once cooled I put them in a large plastic Sistema storage container which I bought from Amazon and leave it on the kitchen bench. They last up to a week at room temperature

YUM!

MINI FRITATTAS RECIPE

Ingredients:

*  2 cups chickpea flour

*  1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder

*  2 tsps onion powder

*  1 tsp garlic powder

*  1 tsp paprika

*  ¼ to ½ tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne

*  1 tsp dried basil or oregano

*  1 ¾ cups water

*  ½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

*  ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

*  ½ cup finely chopped red or yellow onion

*  ½ cup finely chopped zucchini

*  ⅓ cup finely chopped carrot

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and dried basil or oregano. Mix well.

Whisk in the water and lemon juice. Add the bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and carrot, stirring to combine.

Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter into a nonstick muffin pan, filling all 12 cups.

Place the frittatas in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the frittatas comes out clean. Remove the frittatas from the oven and cool in the muffin pan for at least 10 minutes.

Remove the frittatas from the pan and place on a cooling rack until cool enough to eat.

Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container at room temperature until needed.

Makes 12

[Shaz51]

Hello @SmilingGecko , @Dimity , @Jacques , @tyme , @pinklollipop15 , @RiverSeal , @Ainjoule , @Asgard , @Tilz 

My blood sugar level is 18.0 at the moment 

[Dimity]

Oh dear @Shaz51 . That doesn't sound good. 

I keep seeing a low carb subscription program  being pushed on FaceBook. 

I've put on several kg since being unable to exercise as much but when I had my op last week my sugars were OK.

Hope you slept well with your new cpap machine.

[Shaz51]

@Dimity , for some reason my blood sugars has been rising for the last 2 weeks,  not sure why xx

[Dimity]

That's a worry @Shaz51 . Would your flu have affected it?-

[SmilingGecko]

OMG thats no good @Shaz51 I'm so sorry to hear this alarming news with your diabetes. Thats a very high readout. Like Dimity said flu can push it up but your flu was a while ago. I know you are upset and don't possibly want people to advise you but there is the National Diabetes Service Scheme. Don't know if they do weekend calls but their NDSS helpline is 1800 637 700. You could also ring the national nurse on call on 1300 606 024.  Like I said I am really sorry you are in this traumatising predicament.  I am at a loss as to what to say. Please act now if NDSS is not available today nurse on call would be my next bet. That is what i would do. When my sugars have been up in the past have rung nurse on call, its the advice i would give to myself. Please check in with us if you need to chat but I know you are worried and panicking right now xxoo

[Shaz51]

Not sure , got a specialist appointment in 2 weeks but might go to the doctor before that @Dimity 

How much coffee do you drink a day 🤔 wondering if it is the coffee ☕️ 

[Shaz51]

Thank you @SmilingGecko 

Yes it is surprising me that it is keep raising 

Keeping an eye on the levels and might go to the hospital or ring them up xx

[Jacques]

oh @Shaz51 my dear friend, gosh that is really high, please be careful