help!

Hi gagamary. I too am diabetic and genetic high cholesterol. Go back to modify your profile as there is a spot in there for “Low Cholesterol” (LC) and “Low Sugar” (LS).
I also suggest you take the time to do the long version of your personal menu planner to customize your food choices, which also involves going through recipes. Click on breakfast/ lunch/ dinner/ snack and favorite icons to highlight when and where you would enjoy these foods. Or click on them to de-highlight and delete them.
As a diabetic I know the “rule of whites” HOWEVER you are allowed an “allowable portion” of their counter-parts such as Whole grain bread vs white, and brown rice vs white (which both of those whites never appear in your food choices). Also, the more “light blue” food choices you make over the “dark blue”, the healthier your menu.
Complex carbs vs straight carbs are VERY beneficial in “ALLOWABLE PORTIONS” in a diabetic diet that this menu planner prepares for you. Balancing complex carbs with proteins reduces the carb risk to a diabetic even further by keeping glucose at an optimum, non-spiking level. Remember, small but frequent balanced meals is the method here.
Hit “save” after you have gone through each, individual selection for Carbs, Proteins, Fats, Fruits and Sweets. When fully complete with all catagories, hit the “Save and create menu” button. You have just created a 1 week menu, and your first “Monday” Menu should pop up. At the very top, you are given a Health Level Rating and we should be at a 90% or above for our health concerns. Then click on the “Exchange Mode” Icon to review your Carb, Protein, Fat, Fruit, Veggie exchange for each meal and summarized for the day at the end. Fully review each day’s menu (Mon-Sun) to see if you approve. (you can click on any food choice to exchange it). When you are done, then hit the “Print Grocery List”
I hope this helps