Reduce your waistline & Sweet cravings – Important things to consider at the start

Measuring blood sugar with a glucose meter

For those of you who want to measure your blood sugar during the course and have ordered a glucose meter, more info will come on day 1 of the program when we start the measurements.
If you missed ordering but want to use a meter during the program, you can do so for 765 SEK at the link below. (then you just start measuring as soon as you get it home).
ORDER METER HERE

Technical questions about the glucose meter

To ensure you get the best possible answers to technical questions, we refer you to Freestyle Libre, who can provide you with the best support. You can reach them on weekdays between 08:00-18:00 on telephone number: 020-190 11 11. You can also email your question to diabetes.sverige@abbott.se

Measurement of long-term blood sugar (Hba1c)

It may also be a good idea to measure your long-term blood sugar (HbA1c) before or shortly after starting. HbA1c tests are available to order as both a blood test and a self-test at home, for example from Werlabs , both of which give you quick answers.

Clean out the pantry

To get off to a good start and avoid unnecessary temptations, we recommend that you do a thorough pantry cleanout as soon as the program starts. Get rid of what doesn't belong in your new habits going forward and fill it with what builds health into your cells.
We obviously don't advocate throwing away food, but perhaps you can give away what you don't need or make sure to throw a party where much of what you no longer need can be used.

Broadly speaking, this is not part of our philosophy:

• Gluten (wheat flour products, pasta, couscous, bulgur)
• Sugar
• Candy, cookies, ready-made snacks
• Soft drink, energy drink
• Fast food, ultra-processed food

And what else is not needed? At the risk of forgetting something on the "not" list, we have instead created an overview of what is good to fill the pantry and cabinets with.
Below you will find our guide to good things to have at home ➡️ Good food to have at home . With its help, you can already clear out things that can make the program more difficult, and fill up with things that will make it easier.

Remember to get lunch boxes if you don't already have them. For example, IKEA has affordable and durable glass options.