Introduction

[Guest guest]

I am not certain if you do not have a yahoo address. I know for me, I have a

yahoo address, I go to www.yahoogroups.com and log in with my yahoo

address/password and then click on my groups. I see/screen search for blind and

hit enter on blind diabetics. The next screen has a search box with a button

that states search archives. In the search box you would type carbohydrate

counting then hit enter and the next screen shows you a million, not really but

quite a few, hits for that topic with all the information we have ever talked

about on here. If you have trouble doing this, let me know, I can look stuff up

and re-post it for you.

HTH

Regards,

introduction

>

>

> > Hi All,

> >

> > My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I would

> > like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > Thanks,

> > Regards, Metzler

> > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > Phone:

> > Fax:

> > E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not certain if you do not have a yahoo address. I know for me, I have a

yahoo address, I go to www.yahoogroups.com and log in with my yahoo

address/password and then click on my groups. I see/screen search for blind and

hit enter on blind diabetics. The next screen has a search box with a button

that states search archives. In the search box you would type carbohydrate

counting then hit enter and the next screen shows you a million, not really but

quite a few, hits for that topic with all the information we have ever talked

about on here. If you have trouble doing this, let me know, I can look stuff up

and re-post it for you.

HTH

Regards,

introduction

>

>

> > Hi All,

> >

> > My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I would

> > like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > Thanks,

> > Regards, Metzler

> > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > Phone:

> > Fax:

> > E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am not certain if you do not have a yahoo address. I know for me, I have a

yahoo address, I go to www.yahoogroups.com and log in with my yahoo

address/password and then click on my groups. I see/screen search for blind and

hit enter on blind diabetics. The next screen has a search box with a button

that states search archives. In the search box you would type carbohydrate

counting then hit enter and the next screen shows you a million, not really but

quite a few, hits for that topic with all the information we have ever talked

about on here. If you have trouble doing this, let me know, I can look stuff up

and re-post it for you.

HTH

Regards,

introduction

>

>

> > Hi All,

> >

> > My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I would

> > like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > Thanks,

> > Regards, Metzler

> > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > Phone:

> > Fax:

> > E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

.

when you get your blood work results there are 2 levels you want to focus on:

your hemoglobin a1c and your LDL cholesterol. You should have these tests done

once every 3 months. I.E 3 to 4 times a year. your a1c has to be as close to 5.0

as possible, which is what normal non-diabetics run. Your LDL should be 100 or

less. In order to get an a1c of 5.0 to 5.5, you have to start checking your

blood sugar with a blood meter before you eat, and 2 hours past eating. It is as

simple as this , and I am not kidding. If you want to run an a1c level of

5.0 to 5.5, your pre meal sugar should be around 80 to 90 and 2 hours past

eating a meal, you get checked, and your 2 hour post meal test should be 120 or

less. If you, for the most part, keep your pre meal 80 to 90, and your 2 hour

post meal test 120 or less, you will always be in the range of an a1c of 5.0 to

5.5. You want your a1c range to be as close to 5.0 as possible since that

prevents diabetic complications such as strokes, heart attacks, blindness, etc.

I.E if you are running an a1c of 5.5, for example, as compared to an a1c of 6.0

to 6.5, you are limiting the risks by a lot!

So how do you keep your 2 hour post meal sugar check 120 or less? Simple, cut

out carbs out of your meals. If you eat, for example, a sandwich with 2 pieces

of bread, corn, and potato salad, and your 2 hour post meal test is 190, then

you have to cut your carbs back. For example, you eat the same meal again but

this time, you eat only the sandwhich (carbs in bread) and replace the

corn/potato salad with green beans, a water based veggie/low carb, then you do a

2 hour post meal test and it is 90. See my point? key is to have a 2 hour post

meal test of 120 or less and to get that, you cut carbs back at each meal.

That is a lot to take in but is good information. read it over and post any

questions you might have.

HTH

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

.

when you get your blood work results there are 2 levels you want to focus on:

your hemoglobin a1c and your LDL cholesterol. You should have these tests done

once every 3 months. I.E 3 to 4 times a year. your a1c has to be as close to 5.0

as possible, which is what normal non-diabetics run. Your LDL should be 100 or

less. In order to get an a1c of 5.0 to 5.5, you have to start checking your

blood sugar with a blood meter before you eat, and 2 hours past eating. It is as

simple as this , and I am not kidding. If you want to run an a1c level of

5.0 to 5.5, your pre meal sugar should be around 80 to 90 and 2 hours past

eating a meal, you get checked, and your 2 hour post meal test should be 120 or

less. If you, for the most part, keep your pre meal 80 to 90, and your 2 hour

post meal test 120 or less, you will always be in the range of an a1c of 5.0 to

5.5. You want your a1c range to be as close to 5.0 as possible since that

prevents diabetic complications such as strokes, heart attacks, blindness, etc.

I.E if you are running an a1c of 5.5, for example, as compared to an a1c of 6.0

to 6.5, you are limiting the risks by a lot!

So how do you keep your 2 hour post meal sugar check 120 or less? Simple, cut

out carbs out of your meals. If you eat, for example, a sandwich with 2 pieces

of bread, corn, and potato salad, and your 2 hour post meal test is 190, then

you have to cut your carbs back. For example, you eat the same meal again but

this time, you eat only the sandwhich (carbs in bread) and replace the

corn/potato salad with green beans, a water based veggie/low carb, then you do a

2 hour post meal test and it is 90. See my point? key is to have a 2 hour post

meal test of 120 or less and to get that, you cut carbs back at each meal.

That is a lot to take in but is good information. read it over and post any

questions you might have.

HTH

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

.

when you get your blood work results there are 2 levels you want to focus on:

your hemoglobin a1c and your LDL cholesterol. You should have these tests done

once every 3 months. I.E 3 to 4 times a year. your a1c has to be as close to 5.0

as possible, which is what normal non-diabetics run. Your LDL should be 100 or

less. In order to get an a1c of 5.0 to 5.5, you have to start checking your

blood sugar with a blood meter before you eat, and 2 hours past eating. It is as

simple as this , and I am not kidding. If you want to run an a1c level of

5.0 to 5.5, your pre meal sugar should be around 80 to 90 and 2 hours past

eating a meal, you get checked, and your 2 hour post meal test should be 120 or

less. If you, for the most part, keep your pre meal 80 to 90, and your 2 hour

post meal test 120 or less, you will always be in the range of an a1c of 5.0 to

5.5. You want your a1c range to be as close to 5.0 as possible since that

prevents diabetic complications such as strokes, heart attacks, blindness, etc.

I.E if you are running an a1c of 5.5, for example, as compared to an a1c of 6.0

to 6.5, you are limiting the risks by a lot!

So how do you keep your 2 hour post meal sugar check 120 or less? Simple, cut

out carbs out of your meals. If you eat, for example, a sandwich with 2 pieces

of bread, corn, and potato salad, and your 2 hour post meal test is 190, then

you have to cut your carbs back. For example, you eat the same meal again but

this time, you eat only the sandwhich (carbs in bread) and replace the

corn/potato salad with green beans, a water based veggie/low carb, then you do a

2 hour post meal test and it is 90. See my point? key is to have a 2 hour post

meal test of 120 or less and to get that, you cut carbs back at each meal.

That is a lot to take in but is good information. read it over and post any

questions you might have.

HTH

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

ya, insulin from your pancreas is excreted to handle carbs that you eat which

break down to sugar and spike yoru blood sugar. by backing off your carbs,

limiting them, you lesson the strain on your pancreas and won't burn it out.

most type 2 diabetics eat like freaks LOL pies, rice, pasta, breads, etc.

because they run an a1c of 5.5 on oral meds. however, after about 5 years of

that, they see that they need more oral medications, the dose is increased, and

eventually, they need to inject insulin after having a stroke or some other

diabetic complication. Reason? The doc told them all along they are doing fine

running an a1c of 5.5 to 6.0 while all along, the diabetic patient continues to

eat carb infested meals and burns out their pancreas while all along, thinking

they are doing a good job. very sad IMO.

watch the carbs , get checking your sugars and your 2 hour post meal test

120 or less and you will be fine for years to come and I'm not kidding. If your

doctor is unwilling to work with you at this, and feels it is unnecessary, that

you only have to check once a day, etc. find a new doc. That type of doc is

passive and will kill you over time and I'm not kidding. You need an aggressive

doc that will look you square into the eyes and say you have to check your sugar

pre meal and 2 hour post meal, you have to watch your carbs, your LDL

cholesterol has to be 100 or less, and your a1c has to be as close to 5.0 as

possible. If your doc will not speak those terms, they are not an agressive doc

and will hurt you rather than help you over time by being to leanient and

letting you run a1c levels of 6.0 to 6.5 which is terrible and over time, will

kill you.

this sounds harsh, but is true.

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

ya, insulin from your pancreas is excreted to handle carbs that you eat which

break down to sugar and spike yoru blood sugar. by backing off your carbs,

limiting them, you lesson the strain on your pancreas and won't burn it out.

most type 2 diabetics eat like freaks LOL pies, rice, pasta, breads, etc.

because they run an a1c of 5.5 on oral meds. however, after about 5 years of

that, they see that they need more oral medications, the dose is increased, and

eventually, they need to inject insulin after having a stroke or some other

diabetic complication. Reason? The doc told them all along they are doing fine

running an a1c of 5.5 to 6.0 while all along, the diabetic patient continues to

eat carb infested meals and burns out their pancreas while all along, thinking

they are doing a good job. very sad IMO.

watch the carbs , get checking your sugars and your 2 hour post meal test

120 or less and you will be fine for years to come and I'm not kidding. If your

doctor is unwilling to work with you at this, and feels it is unnecessary, that

you only have to check once a day, etc. find a new doc. That type of doc is

passive and will kill you over time and I'm not kidding. You need an aggressive

doc that will look you square into the eyes and say you have to check your sugar

pre meal and 2 hour post meal, you have to watch your carbs, your LDL

cholesterol has to be 100 or less, and your a1c has to be as close to 5.0 as

possible. If your doc will not speak those terms, they are not an agressive doc

and will hurt you rather than help you over time by being to leanient and

letting you run a1c levels of 6.0 to 6.5 which is terrible and over time, will

kill you.

this sounds harsh, but is true.

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

ya, insulin from your pancreas is excreted to handle carbs that you eat which

break down to sugar and spike yoru blood sugar. by backing off your carbs,

limiting them, you lesson the strain on your pancreas and won't burn it out.

most type 2 diabetics eat like freaks LOL pies, rice, pasta, breads, etc.

because they run an a1c of 5.5 on oral meds. however, after about 5 years of

that, they see that they need more oral medications, the dose is increased, and

eventually, they need to inject insulin after having a stroke or some other

diabetic complication. Reason? The doc told them all along they are doing fine

running an a1c of 5.5 to 6.0 while all along, the diabetic patient continues to

eat carb infested meals and burns out their pancreas while all along, thinking

they are doing a good job. very sad IMO.

watch the carbs , get checking your sugars and your 2 hour post meal test

120 or less and you will be fine for years to come and I'm not kidding. If your

doctor is unwilling to work with you at this, and feels it is unnecessary, that

you only have to check once a day, etc. find a new doc. That type of doc is

passive and will kill you over time and I'm not kidding. You need an aggressive

doc that will look you square into the eyes and say you have to check your sugar

pre meal and 2 hour post meal, you have to watch your carbs, your LDL

cholesterol has to be 100 or less, and your a1c has to be as close to 5.0 as

possible. If your doc will not speak those terms, they are not an agressive doc

and will hurt you rather than help you over time by being to leanient and

letting you run a1c levels of 6.0 to 6.5 which is terrible and over time, will

kill you.

this sounds harsh, but is true.

Regards,

Re: introduction

>

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

watch

> > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real good

> at

> > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> real

> > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

since

> > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> >

> > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > >Hi All,

> > >

> > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

would

> > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet and

> > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > >Thanks,

> > >Regards, Metzler

> > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > >Phone:

> > >Fax:

> > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

also dairy products like milk, yogurt, etc. have lactose in it. anything that

ends in ose is a sugar: lactose, fructose, etc.

we aren't saying don't eat them, limit them.

Regards,

Re: introduction

> >

> >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

> watch

> > > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real

good

> > at

> > > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone is

> > real

> > > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

> since

> > > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> > >

> > > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > > >Hi All,

> > > >

> > > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

> would

> > > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise for

> > > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet

and

> > > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much appreciated.

> > > >Thanks,

> > > >Regards, Metzler

> > > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > > >Phone:

> > > >Fax:

> > > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for this information. I am getting a good education.

Re: introduction

> >

> >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

> watch

> > > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real

good

> > at

> > > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone

is

> > real

> > > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

> since

> > > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> > >

> > > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > > >Hi All,

> > > >

> > > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

> would

> > > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise

for

> > > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet

and

> > > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much

appreciated.

> > > >Thanks,

> > > >Regards, Metzler

> > > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > > >Phone:

> > > >Fax:

> > > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

I am getting very well educated on this list. Thanks,.

Re: introduction

> >

> >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

> watch

> > > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real

good

> > at

> > > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone

is

> > real

> > > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

> since

> > > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> > >

> > > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > > >Hi All,

> > > >

> > > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

> would

> > > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise

for

> > > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet

and

> > > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much

appreciated.

> > > >Thanks,

> > > >Regards, Metzler

> > > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > > >Phone:

> > > >Fax:

> > > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

save the emails and feel free to print some information out for your doc

and hav him skim it next visit. I.E copy/paste good info into a word doc and

print out only 1 page of the information so he can read it in a quick sitting

with you then you two can discuss it. Key s finding a doc that is into this

we are telling you since it is the most current form of treatment and if they do

not practise it, they are using old strategies to fight diabetes or, like I

said, is a passive doc who is fine with a1c level of 6.0 to 6.5 and ldl levels

of anything under 130. that spells complications in the future. Let me explain.

Would you die over night with an ldl of 117 to 130? no. Would you have a stroke

over night if you ran an a1c of 6.0 to 6.5 for a month? no. It all happens down

the road when it is to late. I.E for some it is 7 years, 12, 3 years, etc.

everyones genetics, and what they can handle, is different. you might talk to a

diabetic who ran an a1c of 6.5 for 15 years with no problems. good for them, the

diabetic complications are coming. it is coming. It is like cigarette smoking

gary... some can smoke for years and never get cancer, some get it in about 10

years, etc. an a1c level and LDL, in my opinion, is nothing to take passively

since you never know when you could have complications so now is the time to

limit them by getting that a1c to 5.0 to 5.5 and ldl under 100.

Those are the two things you can control via various strategies and prolong your

life and live a long and productive life with no diabetic complications.

Diabetic complications are caused from a1c levels that are not close to 5.0. the

a1c, actually called hemoglobin a1c test, tests for the presence of sugar in

your blood. What causes strokes, heart attacks, blindness, leg amputations,

kidney failure, etc. in diabetics is sugar in your blood that eats away at

your internal organs. I.E the sugar destroys your internal organs. So, if you

keep your a1c between 5.0 to 5.5, near what a normal / non diabetic runs, you

don't have the large amount of sugar in your blood to eat away at your internal

organs. So, how does sugar get in your blood? simple, carbohydrates. Limit them.

any oral medication you take combats only one thing and that is carbohydrates.

the more carbs you eat, the more oral medication and exercise you will need and

the harder your pancreas will have to work. If you limit them, your oral

medication will be modest and your pancreas will not be overworked. Again, we

are not saying remove them, but rather, limit them. How do you know how many

carbs to eat at a meal? Simple, your 2 hour post meal blood sugar check. if it

is not 120 or less, then you know to limit the carbs more at that meal. Some say

a good starting point is to set each meal at 30 grams of carbs and start testing

your 2 hour post meal test at that amount. If it is not 120 or less, then you

know to limit them down to 15 etc. Keep all meals 4 hours apart to ensure it is

out of your body and that you don't feed a high sugar. Some can eat only 15

grams at each meal, some 30, some 45, and some 60. most around here don't eat

more than 30 to 45 per meal since past that, it is difficult to keep the 2 hour

post meal test 120 or less.

We are about limiting carbs, we are moderate carbers, not low carbers. Atkins

followers eat about 20 grams a day and we are not that strict. We use our 2 hour

post meal test to determine what is right for us etc.

HTH

Regards,

Re: introduction

> >

> >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

> watch

> > > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real

good

> > at

> > > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone

is

> > real

> > > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

> since

> > > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> > >

> > > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > > >Hi All,

> > > >

> > > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

> would

> > > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise

for

> > > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet

and

> > > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much

appreciated.

> > > >Thanks,

> > > >Regards, Metzler

> > > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > > >Phone:

> > > >Fax:

> > > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

no problem. that is what is important ... education and learning all you

can. we just fed you more information in a few emails than you would ever learn

in 5 diabetic education classes. keep asking, we are here to help.

Regards,

Re: introduction

> >

> >

> > > Hi ,

> > >

> > > My name is Lynda and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Most of us on the list

> watch

> > > our carbs; meaning we eat around 30 carbs per meal. is real

good

> > at

> > > helping you get started on this type of diet. You'll find everyone

is

> > real

> > > friendly and willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask any questions

> since

> > > most of us have been there at one time or another.

> > >

> > > LyndaAt 03:08 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote:

> > > >Hi All,

> > > >

> > > >My name is and I was told that I am a borderline diabetic. I

> would

> > > >like to know of any resourses on the net about diets and exercise

for

> > > >diabetics. My doctor says I might be able to control it with diet

and

> > > >exercise. any information you can give me would be much

appreciated.

> > > >Thanks,

> > > >Regards, Metzler

> > > >Outta Sight Travel, Inc.

> > > >Phone:

> > > >Fax:

> > > >E-mail: gmtravel@...

> > > >http://www.outtasighttravel.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy,

Welcome! The best thing to do is not to worry, it doesn't help, trust me. Have they done any more tests? They may want to do other things before they diagnose you. The main thing is to know is MS is not a death blow to your life even though when you're first diagnosed it's hard not to think of it that way. This disease always has something new as far as treatments, drugs for symptom relief; believe me, it's not a leave-you-hangin' thing like it was years ago. I get pain in my ankles too particularily in one that swells up. Mine also like to give out on occasion and what stands up will come down so I wear the most supportive shoes I can find. As far as becoming a burden, which is exactly what I thought five years ago when I was dxed, just relax. There is no sense in anticipating a future you have no control over. My neuro put me on one of the many MS-modifying drugs available and it's worked for five years now, as long as I take it. (My neuro would kill me if I didn't say that.) What I like to do is go to and Noble and look at their books about MS. I find a load of info and management tips that way. Good luck tomorrow, we'll be with you and let us know how it turns out.

Best wishes,

Amy

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother

to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been married to my

husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.

I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the

definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed

several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been

experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted

about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped,

lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go

to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy

were they off base!!!

I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really

having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is

the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to

so many different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.

I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to

think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to

make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.

Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel

very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have

said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm

afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe

ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Welcome aboard to our cruise ship, Peggy! It is not for nothing that

my family refers to this odd condition as Multiple Surprises. And there IS a lot that they can do for it, especially the vertigo. Thank you

for joining our group, which is as good as it is, because people like

you DO join us! Just pull up one of our nicely padded deck chairs

and keep on posting--OR, as we have a handly COOL POOL on

deck, just dive right in to beat the heat to which most with MS are

very sensitive! Love to you and to yours, in heaps, n Rojas,

wMS diagnosed at age 19; I am now 69 and still protesting!

Introduction

Hello everyone,My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped, lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy were they off base!!!I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to so many different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?Peggy

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy,

I am a 31yr old stay at home mom, will be married

11yrs in Sept, 2girls (6 & 9). I was Dx with relapsing

remitting MS 3yrs ago. I was on Copaxone for 1yr but

the cos is too much now so I don't take anything but

vitamins for fatigue & Elavil for pain. I was a dept

head for an assisted living facility but had to stop

working last year because of the stress & long hours

making my symptoms worse. I don't necessarily

recommend no treatment, I just felt that it was right

for me. It was really hard for me to give up my career

but their has been so many benefits from that. It took

me about a year for that to sink into my head. When I

was first Dx I went to a psychologist to help me wrap

my head around the whole concept. I realize now that

having MS doesn't necessarily mean I will be seriously

disabled. Welcome to the group I hope you find it

helpful.

E.

Colorado

" Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops. "

Cary Grant

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear Peggy:

Welcome to the group. What time is your appointment tomorrow? Doctors are often slow to give the actual diagnosis of MS. Have you already been labeled "probable MS" then? So you first had vertigo and then the doc ordered the MRIs? Have you had a bunch of blood work to rule out other diseases? There is a lot of info in our group files and links that you should check out when have time.

Vertigo is a common MS symptom, as you probably already know. Does Antivert help? I took Lorazapam and that helped the car-sick feeling and vertigo that I got early on.

Are any other joints sore? I had sore knees and sore hip bones and that still returns at times. Are you numb? Tingle-y? What other symptoms do you have?

ADHD is a fairly common thing among MSers. And pervasive development disorders too. There have been some links identified between ADHD, PDD, Autism and MS. I have grown children and 8 grandkids with a mix of ADD/ADHD/OCD/Asperger's Syndrome.... and more.

Do try to stay strong. Get on some kind of treatment and ask for help when you need it.

hugs))) Sharon

Sharon (MSersLife Group Owner/Creator)

Kind words may be short... but their echoes are endless.... Mother Theresa

Introduction

Hello everyone,My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped, lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy were they off base!!!I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to so many

different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?Peggy

[Guest guest]

Peggy,

Welcome. You are not alone, even though sometimes it feels like it. I do not have a dx yet, but do have lots of sx's that make each day a challenge. I also have 4 boys, ages 13, 9, 2 and 11 months. The older 2 have special needs. (Autism/OCD and Asperger's syndrome/ ADHD/Tics.) It's not easy, but I'm surviving. You will too. Some days are easier than others. This is a wonderful group to share fears with and also a lot of laughter. You are in good company. Take care, Trista

Introduction

Hello everyone,My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped, lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy were they off base!!!I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to so many different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?Peggy

[Guest guest]

Trista,

My 9yr old daughter also has Aspergers & Sensory

Processing Disorder. She takes Trileptal & Celexa.

E.

Colorado

--- Trista wrote:

> Peggy,

>

> Welcome. You are not alone, even though sometimes

> it feels like it. I do not have a dx yet, but do

> have lots of sx's that make each day a challenge. I

> also have 4 boys, ages 13, 9, 2 and 11 months. The

> older 2 have special needs. (Autism/OCD and

> Asperger's syndrome/ ADHD/Tics.) It's not easy, but

> I'm surviving. You will too. Some days are easier

> than others. This is a wonderful group to share

> fears with and also a lot of laughter. You are in

> good company. Take care, Trista

> Introduction

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old

> stay at home mother

> to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been

> married to my

> husband for 20 years and we live in central

> NY.

> I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a

> neurologist to receive the

> definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the

> MRI done which showed

> several lesions on the brain. For the past 2

> months I have been

> experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first

> month it only lasted

> about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3

> days. Nothing helped,

> lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got

> scared enough to go

> to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an

> inner ear problem, boy

> were they off base!!!

> I have to tell you that I was not prepared for

> this and am really

> having a hard time accepting it. The thing that

> scares me the most is

> the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many

> different things to

> so many different people, you just don't know what

> you're going to get.

> I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a

> while. I used to

> think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it

> doesn't seem to

> make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore

> ankles.

> Any information any of you can provide would be

> greatly appreciated.

> My family is telling me to be strong, but it's

> really hard. I feel

> very alone even though I have family and friends

> around me who have

> said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a

> burden to them. I'm

> afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by

> the way is severe

> ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up

> with him?

>

> Peggy

>

>

>

>

" Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops. "

Cary Grant

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Peggy, it is as Trista said...you are Not alone! I am also a stay-at-home Mom, my son is high-functioning Autistic Savant, and also extremely energetic! I am 52, he is 8. I was Dx'd on April Fools day, 2004. How will you keep up with your son, you ask? You just do. You can do it! My hubby does help me a lot, but my son also has learned to *listen* to what I tell him and he is largely "voice controlled". We have a word, which when he is out of sight, we call it and he answers the same word, so we always Know where he is. The word, BTW, is a comedian's name. It is BaBaBouie.

Where in NY are you? We used to live in Clayton, my hubby was born in Central Square and my son in Watertown. We also lived in Rome for a year, and LOVE going to Herkimer!

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

http://www.solay-twinflames.com

-- Re: Introduction

Peggy,

Welcome. You are not alone, even though sometimes it feels like it. I do not have a dx yet, but do have lots of sx's that make each day a challenge. I also have 4 boys, ages 13, 9, 2 and 11 months. The older 2 have special needs. (Autism/OCD and Asperger's syndrome/ ADHD/Tics.) It's not easy, but I'm surviving. You will too. Some days are easier than others. This is a wonderful group to share fears with and also a lot of laughter. You are in good company. Take care, Trista

Introduction

Hello everyone,My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped, lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy were they off base!!!I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to so many different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?Peggy

[Guest guest]

,

It continually amazes me, when others here tell me this. How could it be mere coincidence that so many of us have children with Autism, AS, OCD, ADHD and so in? I wonder if the "experts" are looking into this. Trista

Introduction> > > Hello everyone,> > My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old> stay at home mother > to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been> married to my > husband for 20 years and we live in central> NY.> I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a> neurologist to receive the > definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the> MRI done which showed > several lesions on the brain. For the past 2> months I have been > experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first> month it only lasted > about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3> days. Nothing helped, > lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got> scared enough to go > to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an> inner ear problem, boy > were they off base!!!> I have to tell you that I was not prepared for> this and am really > having a hard time accepting it. The thing that> scares me the most is > the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many> different things to > so many different people, you just don't know what> you're going to get.> I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a> while. I used to > think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it> doesn't seem to > make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore> ankles.> Any information any of you can provide would be> greatly appreciated. > My family is telling me to be strong, but it's> really hard. I feel > very alone even though I have family and friends> around me who have > said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a> burden to them. I'm > afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by> the way is severe > ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up> with him?> > Peggy> > > > "Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops."Cary Grant__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Probably not.

I do know that my son's condition is due to the MMR he got at 18 months. He (within days) went into the hospital for 5 days with a spiky fever and an "undiagnosed" virus, and from that point on did not speak until he was 4 1/2 and was not potty trained until he was 5, he still have speech problems, more pronunciation, really...like his name, Robbin, he says Wobbin...

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

http://www.solay-twinflames.com

-- Re: Introduction

,

It continually amazes me, when others here tell me this. How could it be mere coincidence that so many of us have children with Autism, AS, OCD, ADHD and so in? I wonder if the "experts" are looking into this. Trista

Introduction> > > Hello everyone,> > My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old> stay at home mother > to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been> married to my > husband for 20 years and we live in central> NY.> I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a> neurologist to receive the > definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the> MRI done which showed > several lesions on the brain. For the past 2> months I have been > experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first> month it only lasted > about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3> days. Nothing helped, > lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got> scared enough to go > to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an> inner ear problem, boy > were they off base!!!> I have to tell you that I was not prepared for> this and am really > having a hard time accepting it. The thing that> scares me the most is > the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many> different things to > so many different people, you just don't know what> you're going to get.> I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a> while. I used to > think it was because I was on my feet alot, but it> doesn't seem to > make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore> ankles.> Any information any of you can provide would be> greatly appreciated. > My family is telling me to be strong, but it's> really hard. I feel > very alone even though I have family and friends> around me who have > said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a> burden to them. I'm > afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by> the way is severe > ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up> with him?> > Peggy> > > > "Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops."Cary Grant__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Peggy, Take a deep breath and let it out. You will make it and what needs to get done somehow always done. My son is ADD and OCD and is turning 13! my daughter is a precocious 5 1/2 yr old. I am still working full time as a nurse auditor for a home health agency and somehow I pull myself out of bed each day. I've had to start using a cane and I have handicap parking and I take more meds than my parents, and I have to self cath to go to the bathroom. But I can still hug and hold my children tight, some people can't. I can breath in and smell the air when it is full of spring smells. I can see the sunset when it paints the sky all the beautiful shades that shows only God could have made this world. It's a big shock but your world is not ending, just the world as you knew it before so now make it your world and don't let the MS take away

the few things it can't touch: your spirit, your emotional strength, your faith, and your soul. has a song out right now that is "Life ain't always beautiful" It's a beautiful song to listen to because then he says it's a beautiful life. ' from TexasPeggy wrote: Hello everyone,My name is Peggy and I am a soon to be 40 year old stay at home mother to 2 children, , 16 and Zack, 4. I have been

married to my husband for 20 years and we live in central NY.I have an appt. tomorrow morning with a neurologist to receive the definate diagnosis of MS. I have already had the MRI done which showed several lesions on the brain. For the past 2 months I have been experiencing what I though was vertigo. The first month it only lasted about a day and a half. This month it lasted 3 days. Nothing helped, lying down, sitting down, sleeping. I finally got scared enough to go to the dr. They had said maybe it was just an inner ear problem, boy were they off base!!!I have to tell you that I was not prepared for this and am really having a hard time accepting it. The thing that scares me the most is the vagueness of this disease. It can be so many different things to so many different people, you just don't know what you're going to get.I also have pain in both my ankles and have for a while. I used to think it was

because I was on my feet alot, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Now I am waking up with sore ankles.Any information any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated. My family is telling me to be strong, but it's really hard. I feel very alone even though I have family and friends around me who have said they will help. I'm so scared of becoming a burden to them. I'm afraid of not being able to pick up my son, who by the way is severe ADHD. He is so energetic, how will I ever keep up with him?Peggy