Here’s my top 10 pieces of kit to help with remission:
- A belt. Since t2 diabetes is closely tied to abdominal fat, keeping track of holes on a belt is a great way to track losing weight and to make sure it stays off when it’s gone.
- Carbs and Cals – either the book or the app. It’s so important to know how much sugar is in various foods.
- Bathroom scale. Like the belt, weight is a good benchmark. I use my scale every time I take a shower (clothes can change the results, so best to weigh without).
- Kitchen scale (it should be able to do 1gm increments). It’s great to know how much sugar is in 100gm of any food, but what does 100gm look like?
- Spice grinder. I use mine to grind chia seeds for pudding and to make nut butter. Here are some options.
- Mixing stick. Handy for soups, broths, etc. Mine has a whisk attachment as well for super-smooth cream.
- Food processor. Handy for making everything from low carb bread to salmon cream cheese to mashed cauliflower to pesto.
- Ramekins. I have a set of 200ml ramekins and use them every day. They are an excellent way to portion and to bake single-serve anything.
- Step counter. If you have one on the phone, great – use it. Otherwise invest in one.
- Gratitude diary. Each night, write 3 good things that happened in the day. Or meditate. Or both. Keeping stress low and taking care of mental health high is half the battle.