Interesting about the gelato. I had a similar thing happen with my birthday. I bought a mango cheesecake for everyone but I decided at the last minute to have a piece. It was a very small piece and I couldn't finish it. Too sweet. My reading was lower than I expected (and everybody stayed behind til I did my test as they were curious too!). Having said that, I had a mild tummy ache and a few toilet stops before bed. Wasn't pleasant. So I am guessing the sugar did have an effect on me. Today at work they had a b-day morning tea for me and another lass. I declined the cake this time though (after what happened last time!) and just ate my morning tea of vita weats and cheese with a plum.

I am finding that any sugar cravings I was getting when I started this are gone, and now a milk arrowroot is suprisingly sweet to me. I'd probably puke after a mouthful of coke I think!

Not sure about "quick" foods Jess. The dietian told us to stay clear of museli bars, diabetes or no diabetes and I haven't tried a lean cuisine meal yet. A quick lunch for me would be ham on toast and a serve of fruit. I am diligent about the ham I use though and generally cut it from a leg myself.

Yoghurts are also good. I use Vaalia low fat. They are thick and filling.

My DD starts pre-school this year and so I bought us both the same cool bag and decor lunch boxes with the fork in the lid. You can use the forks as a spoon too. And so each morning (including weekends if we are going to be out and about) I pack a day worth of food for her (so she can practice before school starts) and for me. We put a pink frozen block in to keep everything cool. So for what takes maybe 15mins maximum in the morning, leaves me free to not think of food for the rest of the day. Happy to post what I pack if anyone is interested. I'd appreciate food ideas too.