Re: Pat Indroduction - Long

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Pat! I'm sure your post will touch many chords here.

Its definately a trial, trying to understand and conquor this critter, but

together we can do it Your goals look great! There are a number of low

carbers here also, although we follow many different versions There are

also those who choose the ADA exchange low fat diet. So you'll find lots of

different references

Meenie

[Guest guest]

Pat, I think medication should be adjusted as your needs change so as to

neither force you to eat, or experience lows. By tracking your blood

sugars you get the needed information. I lost weight on a low fat diet,

I had to be very careful about fat. chances are as you lose thee weight

your medication will have to be reduced further, You should not think of

it as a fixed dose. I was able to go on diet only, after weight loss.

Sam

[Guest guest]

Sam,

I am in total agreement with what you say. I have invested in a new

glucometer which is gentler on my fingers and am testing four times a day

for now. And have promised my doctor I would keep him apprised of what is

happening. He has given me parameters to follow. And I was off meds two

years ago for a while when I lost twenty pounds. I blew it by gaining it

back, and not keeping my doctor informed :-(

I am still researching what is the best plan for eating. I want to change

my habits but not get caught up in a fad. So by testing I can see what

effect certain menus have on me. My doctor has recommended the Zone diet.

I have only been on it for 1 1/2 day now and still researching it's " health

profile " . I have not committed to it yet.

Blessings,

Pat

E Levy wrote:

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> Pat, I think medication should be adjusted as your needs change so as to

> neither force you to eat, or experience lows. By tracking your blood

> sugars you get the needed information. I lost weight on a low fat diet,

> I had to be very careful about fat. chances are as you lose thee weight

> your medication will have to be reduced further, You should not think of

> it as a fixed dose. I was able to go on diet only, after weight loss.

> Sam

>

[Guest guest]

Meenie,

Thank you for your wonderful welcome.

I wouldn't quite call myself a low-carb person yet :-) Though my numbers are

looking good. I am looking forward to learning from all of you and getting to

know you.

Blessings,

Pat

Meenie wrote:

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> There are a number of low

> carbers here also, although we follow many different versions There are

> also those who choose the ADA exchange low fat diet. So you'll find lots of

> different references

[Guest guest]

Pat, as guidelines, going to diet only I had to give up breakfast

cereals, even oatmeal in small amounts. I gave up bread and wheat

products like pasta. I limit rice corn and potato, I have half with

dinner. what I learned by was getting a stable sugar before eeating,

like a 90, then eating a slice of bread, I went to 135 and 140 an hour

later, two tries.

for low fat I gave up sauces and gravies, broiled on the gas grill

outdoors. I was really serious and lost weight. I rather packed it on

lately, nuts and chocolate squares, sauces, some fried foods with drops

of oil. Exercise does help, or work as you prefer!, Regards, Sam

[Guest guest]

Pat, I asked Lifescan for an adjustable lance and they sent 200 of their

new lanceets, they are rather good. Sam

[Guest guest]

Pat:

Welcome to the group. All of us have gone through some of the things

you have and we can identify with you. Keep the positive attitude. It

makes all the difference in the world.

Good luck!

Erwin

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/3/00 7:54:06 AM Pacific Standard Time,

the_ark@... writes:

<< My name is Pat and I was diagnosed with type II diabetes about 3 years

ago. >>

Hi Pat and Welcome to the list - that is so great that you have decided to

take control - I think you will find you really like the low carb way of

eating. I sure have this last year - it has helped me get control - lose

weight - and even though my cholesteral was not high to begin with it did

drop 23 points in the last year - so that was even a good " side benefit " .

Don't apoligize for the long post - they are great and that is what we are

all here for - to share and to listen and support! Let us know how it goes

for you and again welcome - Rebekah