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Hi, Marne. Welcome to our group!! I am type 2, so

can't help with your questions. Just wanted to say,

Welcome. {:-D

Sheila

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[Guest guest]

I was thinking the same thing. Those numbers sound ok to me. Certainly no

reason for G or Insulin in my mind.

<<Is the BSL of 119 fasting? I did not think 120 was high enough to

medicate.

What is your 1 1/2 hour after meals BSL?>>

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Hi All,

I am feeling just a little overwhelmed right now. My husband was diagnosed with

type 2 diabetes last Friday (354 down to 159 after fasting) and my mother was

diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today, both are on oral medication for it as well

as diet control. Both my husband and I have grandparents who had type 1

diabetes, both passed away many years ago due to improper care for their

diabetes. We are finding the diet a little difficult to follow due to time

though. We have been grabbing fast foods due to the fact that my daughter is

undergoing surgery for a birth defect and my mother is undergoing cancer

treatments. Fast foods aren't exactly working into the diet, so I bought a

cookbook, Craig Diabetes Cookbook, and have been using the recipes in it.

Basically, I am still in the gathering all the information I can find stage.

Our doctor is supposed to set us up for diabetes classes soon so hopefully that

will help smooth things out. I look forward to learning from everyone.

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, it sounds like you have a very full plate, one thing at a time. I

found that starches and sugars, called carbohydrates are composed of

glucose molecules and can cause sugars to raise. Some diabetic

medications can cause a quick blood sugar drop and they must know what

the low sugar feeeling is, and what to do about it. It depends on the

type of medication. let us know what you need, everyone wants to

contribute, Sam in San Diego

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>> I am feeling just a little overwhelmed right now. My husband was

diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last Friday (354 down to 159 after fasting)

and my mother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today, both are on oral

medication for it as well as diet control.>>

**Hi, , Welcome. I think all of us on this list have been overwhelmed

at first diagnosis. Perhaps the first thing you can do for your husband and

mother is to check out our website - the url is at the bottom of each

message. http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int

There are some excellent books and information links on it. I'd highly

suggest that you go and get " Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution " by

K. Bernstein MD. It has lots of great information about diabetes.

If you have to eat at fast food, try to get salads, and just eat the

hamburger patties. A better stop might be a super market with a large salad

bar. Salad greens, green veggies and ham, cheese, fake crab or whatever,

are a way better call for anyone, in my opinion. If my body reacts to

carbohydrates by greatly raising my blood glucose, then I chosse to limit my

carbs. I try to stay away from high glycemic foods, such as: potatoes,

rice, pasta, grains, bread, as well as sweets. Some of the " white " foods

have a higher glycemic index than sugar!. And, perhaps there is some way

you can pack more suitable meals to take with you, when you are running

around so much. The glycemic index can be found at

http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm, and www.mendosa.com is another website

full of good information.

One step at a time,

Barb,

Moderator

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Welcome, Joanne. We have many great references, books, informational

websites, recipes, etc., on our website. The URL is at the bottom of each

message. Also you can go to the archives for this list at Yahoo Groups, and

search subjects you're interested in and read our past discussions, many of

which are very helpful.

T just posted a wonderful message about her success at weight loss and

control. It's a keeper, IMHO.

I am a compulsive overeater, sugar-holic, and I found that reducing my

carbohydrate intake really reduces my cravings. In the beginning I had to

make rules for myself - for instance - I switched from candy to fruit, if I

needed a snack, and the lower glycemic fruits and vegetables with a little

fish or veggie burgers were most of what I ate for a long time - no bread,

rice, potatoes, grains, cereal, pasta. All this really helped my cravings,

and my ability to achieve control. I now eat around 100 carbs per day, have

added back some lower glycemic carbs, and maintain good control with the

help of hard physical work and insulin.

I'd suggest you purchase a copy of " Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution " by

K. Bernstein, " Protein Power " by the Drs. Eades, and/or

" Carbohydrate Addicts " . These will give you lots of information about which

foods can help and which foods can cause those cravings, and why.

Glad to see you here,

Barb

> I can notice a huge difference from the first month

> when I cut out sugar and felt really good to after that and how my poor

> eating makes me feel. I'm a big time sugar holic and I can't seem to quit

> eating chocolate even though I know it can kill me in the end. My doctor

told

> me that I have an excellent chance of being off the medication if I lose

50

> more lbs.

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new member

< I just am terrible about sitting down and

writing out a plan, etc. Anyway, while I feel like I'm the only one going

thru this specific diabetic problems, I know I'm not. Anyway, guess that's

all for now. >

Joanne in Seattle - T2

mom to 2 wonderful cats

Welcome to the group Joanne.

I can only speak for myself but I don't even attempt to do a meal plan. I

avoid all of the white stuff (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta) and seldom ever

put a bite of anything with sugar in my mouth. My blood sugar has been

great until all of the stress I'm going through right now. I've been in the

emergency room most of the day on July 3 with CHF, been going through the

sleep clinic for a problem with sleep apnea, scheduled for a breast biopsy

on the 15th, and my Jeep broke down and I have a wrecker coming to take it

to a mechanic about 30 miles away to do some work on it now. I've been

restricted from driving since the last 2 (out of 6) cardiac arrests but I do

occasionally drive next door to check on my mother who will be 88 on the

17th. She just lives across the pasture from me but I have to go by way of

the road. Anyway....to make a long story short....My BG's are running a lot

higher because I'm so stressed out right now. IF you can remain calm, and

IF you can remember to watch out for those white things, and IF you will

leave the sugar alone and drink lots of water you will do fine. Of course,

I'm on 15 mgs of Actos in the A.M. and take 37 units of NPH 70/30 Novolin 2

x daily. I'm just very, very careful with the amount of carbs that I

consume. I eat lots of green beans, asparagus, greens, beans, squash,

cottage cheese, lean meat, egg beaters, small amounts of fruit, etc.

Usually, my BGs are very good. My last HBa1c was 5.6. UTMB in Galveston

wants it to be 6 or under. The ADA says 7 or under is good. I prefer 6 or

under. Like I said, I don't have a particular meal plan. Many times I

don't feel like eating at all so I drink a can of Glucerna which is made by

Ensure and it is specifically for diabetics. Sometimes I drink a can of

beef broth. I don't force myself to eat when I'm not hungry.

Good luck,

Tootie

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Hi, Joanne. Welcome to our group. Joining us is a

good beginning, IMO. I was diagnosed, about twenty

months ago. My dr. referred me to a 4 class series,

of diabetic education. I learned a lot from that.

But, I have learned even more about this disease, and

how to eat properly, to get low blood sugar readings.

You might try reading the archives. There is a lot of

good info in the past email posts to this list. This

group has many members, too, who advocate reading the

book by Dr. Berstein on diabetes. Some of us follow a

low carb way of eating. (WOE) Some of us follow a

moderate carb intake. Others on the list have found

what works for them, by doing other things.

IMO, the main thing for each of us to do, is eat, and

then test our bs readings. You will soon find what

works best for you. Some of us can tolerate fruit,

some can't. The same is true of other foods. Each of

our bodies seems to react in a different way. By

testing before you eat, then one hour, and again, 2

hours after eating, you will learn what is safe for

you and what is not.

I, too, love sweets. Chocolate is my downfall.

Sometimes I give in and eat a small amount of candy,

but not often. I like the way I feel when I am

limiting my carbs and my sweets. I have found certain

foods I love, that are low carb, by reading this list,

and doing some exploring on my own.

For me, breakfast was the most difficult meal to

change. I was conditioned and habituated to cereals,

toast, muffins, and other high carb foods. Here, I

learned about low carb, wheat tortillas. I take two

of them for breakfast, fill with either avocado and

bacon, or with deli ham and cream cheese. Adding

celery, and/or olives, and diet soda, I am a happy

camper. Other days I use eggs and bacon. Yummy!

I am still learning. I look forward to getting to

know you. Keep posting.

Sheila {:-D

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