Struggling with Healthy Eating Due to Diabetic Condition

It's all about finding the ones prepared in ways you DO enjoy. Start small. You don't have to get the full rainbow right away. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber, particularly if you add in things like seeds and nuts. For me, I still eat things like pizza, bread, etc, I just make sure it's balanced with protein and fiber. Even if that fiber is in the form of chia seeds in my tea (it gives me a boba like texture that adds more fiber into my diet.) also, fiber doesn't have to come from veggies right away. I got my a1c in half just adding in fiber and protein sources I enjoy. Almonds, fruit, seeds (chia, sunflower etc.) I also switched from full sugar soda to sugar free soda, and teas. Those first few weeks SUCKED. Also, if you live in the USA, some insurance companies will cover a meal delivery service that delivers 14 fully cooked frozen meals a week for up to 12 weeks. My dietician applied on my behalf. If you're really struggling, my state insurance covered a dietician and it is really the main thing that helped. Having that weekly support of someone who walked me through those first few weeks with gentle compassion was far and away the best thing. Just ask for an intuitive eating specialist. Also, sorry for the info dump. Hopefully something in this giant comment helps.

Have you tried cooking the veg first? I've realised my stomach is awful when I have certain raw veg so I now have to cook veg and feel a lot better for it.

Since getting my Libre2 CGM i have been able to sort my foods much better. I have also made an observation that meat based with Avocado eggs my readings are 5.5-6.6% 37-45mmol If i have bread , its only 1 slice sourdough bread , I have eaten pasta, when my readings are at 4.5% The CGM is a godsend , my average is 39mmol 5.7% and i have not been needing to eat rabbit food BP avge 120/80 heart rate 67 OXYGEN @ 98% . Need to get yourselves a Continuous Glucose Monitor

It's not just about veggies. It's much more about balance and eating whole foods. Shopping from the border of the grocery store and avoiding processed foods where extra sugar hides. Then it's about portion control, and that will shock you. However, while eating less at each meal is recommended; it is also recommended that you eat six times a day. Plus, there is the added issue of water. Drink half your weight in ounces of water per day or 64 ounces, whichever is more. These are general guidelines, and seeing a dietitian will give you more specific insight, but this can get you started.

Have you asked to meet with a Diabetes Educator? Your primary care doctor can refer you to one.