Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 exactly. every person's body reacts differently to foods. For example, I can eat 1 handful of planters peanuts prior to bed which is a very low carb snack. My pre-bed sugar is 80. My morning sugar is 290. If I skip the peanuts, my morning sugar is 73. Go figure. So yes, experiment! Regards, Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Dear , Can you tell me more about humalog? Is it a liquid medication. I'm not familiar with medication being measured or quantified in units. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Humalog is a quick acting insulin and is administered with a injection. It is a clear fluid and works over a period of 3 to 4 hours. After having Humalog insulin you basically have to eat within 20 minutes, but that can depend on what your blood glucose level is before eating a meal. The dosage of insulin is measured in units. Everyone's dosage of insulin can vary. Some of us also use Humalog in conjunction with a long acting insulin such as Lantus insulin, which works over a 24 hour period. Type 1 diabetic for 18 1/2 years From down under Re: Ah the frustration! > > > > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Humalog is a quick acting insulin and is administered with a injection. It is a clear fluid and works over a period of 3 to 4 hours. After having Humalog insulin you basically have to eat within 20 minutes, but that can depend on what your blood glucose level is before eating a meal. The dosage of insulin is measured in units. Everyone's dosage of insulin can vary. Some of us also use Humalog in conjunction with a long acting insulin such as Lantus insulin, which works over a 24 hour period. Type 1 diabetic for 18 1/2 years From down under Re: Ah the frustration! > > > > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Lissi, Humalog is a fast acting insuln that is used to get your blood sugar down quickly. Type 1 diabetics and some type 2 diabatecs have to take insulin; you are stil on a medication. The medications act differeantly than does insulin, but both keep your blood sugars in normal limits if taken correctly along with diet and exercise. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Dear , Can you tell me more about humalog? Is it a liquid medication. I'm not familiar with medication being measured or quantified in units. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Lissi, Humalog is a fast acting insuln that is used to get your blood sugar down quickly. Type 1 diabetics and some type 2 diabatecs have to take insulin; you are stil on a medication. The medications act differeantly than does insulin, but both keep your blood sugars in normal limits if taken correctly along with diet and exercise. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Dear , Can you tell me more about humalog? Is it a liquid medication. I'm not familiar with medication being measured or quantified in units. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Lissi, Humalog is a fast acting insuln that is used to get your blood sugar down quickly. Type 1 diabetics and some type 2 diabatecs have to take insulin; you are stil on a medication. The medications act differeantly than does insulin, but both keep your blood sugars in normal limits if taken correctly along with diet and exercise. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Dear , Can you tell me more about humalog? Is it a liquid medication. I'm not familiar with medication being measured or quantified in units. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dear Harry, and Everyone, The reality you describe sounds very grim, but I'm learning from it and I don't doubt you. As a type one diabetic, do you ever get over feeling wistful and obsessing about food? Am I right that diabetic coma results from low blood sugar and that high blood sugar or spikes are hard on the body causing kidney, nerve or heart damage? It sounds like management of type one diabetes is more difficult and urgent. As a type two diabetic, I need to be grateful that I had so many years of worry-free eating. My efforts to adjust my diet leave me feeling disappointed in eating and hungry, but I'm surprised at how well I'm doing. When I buy anything with whole wheat, I end up throwing it away because it doesn't taste good, but I'm faithfully counting carbs, though they aren't the good ones. Reading the posts on this list helps me to stay true to the diet, one meal at a time. I want so much to throw my glucometer away and pretend I'm not diabetic, but some distant sense of self preservation is holding me back. I admire all of you who are taking good care of yourselves. I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading your posts to make myself admit that it can be done. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dear Harry, and Everyone, The reality you describe sounds very grim, but I'm learning from it and I don't doubt you. As a type one diabetic, do you ever get over feeling wistful and obsessing about food? Am I right that diabetic coma results from low blood sugar and that high blood sugar or spikes are hard on the body causing kidney, nerve or heart damage? It sounds like management of type one diabetes is more difficult and urgent. As a type two diabetic, I need to be grateful that I had so many years of worry-free eating. My efforts to adjust my diet leave me feeling disappointed in eating and hungry, but I'm surprised at how well I'm doing. When I buy anything with whole wheat, I end up throwing it away because it doesn't taste good, but I'm faithfully counting carbs, though they aren't the good ones. Reading the posts on this list helps me to stay true to the diet, one meal at a time. I want so much to throw my glucometer away and pretend I'm not diabetic, but some distant sense of self preservation is holding me back. I admire all of you who are taking good care of yourselves. I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading your posts to make myself admit that it can be done. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dear , and Everyone, Thank you all for your explanations of humalog. I am very sobered to realize how many of you use it. I so much want everyone on this list to be well and thriving. I always keep my e mails to manageable levels because I read every post with undivided attention, often taking notes of facts or personal details I want to remember, like members' A C levels and Bill's foot infection which I hope is clearing up. Today I thought it was time to stop taking notes and answer your thoughtful messages. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dear , and Everyone, Thank you all for your explanations of humalog. I am very sobered to realize how many of you use it. I so much want everyone on this list to be well and thriving. I always keep my e mails to manageable levels because I read every post with undivided attention, often taking notes of facts or personal details I want to remember, like members' A C levels and Bill's foot infection which I hope is clearing up. Today I thought it was time to stop taking notes and answer your thoughtful messages. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dear , and Everyone, Thank you all for your explanations of humalog. I am very sobered to realize how many of you use it. I so much want everyone on this list to be well and thriving. I always keep my e mails to manageable levels because I read every post with undivided attention, often taking notes of facts or personal details I want to remember, like members' A C levels and Bill's foot infection which I hope is clearing up. Today I thought it was time to stop taking notes and answer your thoughtful messages. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Ah the frustration! > > > We are eating spaghetti for dinner this week. > I was told that I could have one cup and a half slice of bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Good for you Lissi.It becomes a habit after a while-sticking to the diet that is.. There is a lot to learn, so go slow and we can help out. Yes, there are things I would love to eat more often-like Harry sayd, corn bread or a donut once in a while or spaghetti more often.. I have learned to really love veggies of all kinds, however and there are allkinds of recipes on the internet. I will look over my fies, maybe tomorrow, and try to send you some e-mail sites I use fore recipes. By the way, some of the packaged, frozen dinners are really high in carbs and colories, so ask whoever helps you shop to read the carb count and total calories on a package. My husband came home with some vegetarian lasagna that he thought would be really good for me-it had about 50 grams of carbs in one serving! I passed on that one! Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Dear Harry, and Everyone, The reality you describe sounds very grim, but I'm learning from it and I don't doubt you. As a type one diabetic, do you ever get over feeling wistful and obsessing about food? Am I right that diabetic coma results from low blood sugar and that high blood sugar or spikes are hard on the body causing kidney, nerve or heart damage? It sounds like management of type one diabetes is more difficult and urgent. As a type two diabetic, I need to be grateful that I had so many years of worry-free eating. My efforts to adjust my diet leave me feeling disappointed in eating and hungry, but I'm surprised at how well I'm doing. When I buy anything with whole wheat, I end up throwing it away because it doesn't taste good, but I'm faithfully counting carbs, though they aren't the good ones. Reading the posts on this list helps me to stay true to the diet, one meal at a time. I want so much to throw my glucometer away and pretend I'm not diabetic, but some distant sense of self preservation is holding me back. I admire all of you who are taking good care of yourselves. I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading your posts to make myself admit that it can be done. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Lissie, Hi there, Cy, the Ancient Okie here. Just don't ever forget that, while some on this list are doing an excellent job of managing their diet, there are also some more who are struggling just like you and my wife, Crystal, are. I am awfuly afraid that the some more outnumber the some but we are all working towards the same goal, keeping that blood sugar level to about 90 in the morning fast and below 120 for the two hour post reading. It can be done and twenty years from now you will be ever so glad you did it. Just like anything else worthwhile, it takes work and commitment but the payback is well worth every bit of the effort. Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Dear Harry, and Everyone, The reality you describe sounds very grim, but I'm learning from it and I don't doubt you. As a type one diabetic, do you ever get over feeling wistful and obsessing about food? Am I right that diabetic coma results from low blood sugar and that high blood sugar or spikes are hard on the body causing kidney, nerve or heart damage? It sounds like management of type one diabetes is more difficult and urgent. As a type two diabetic, I need to be grateful that I had so many years of worry-free eating. My efforts to adjust my diet leave me feeling disappointed in eating and hungry, but I'm surprised at how well I'm doing. When I buy anything with whole wheat, I end up throwing it away because it doesn't taste good, but I'm faithfully counting carbs, though they aren't the good ones. Reading the posts on this list helps me to stay true to the diet, one meal at a time. I want so much to throw my glucometer away and pretend I'm not diabetic, but some distant sense of self preservation is holding me back. I admire all of you who are taking good care of yourselves. I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading your posts to make myself admit that it can be done. Always With Love, Lissi Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, How about grits? (LOL) What you are saying is that if it tastes good it is bad for you? Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, How about grits? (LOL) What you are saying is that if it tastes good it is bad for you? Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, How about grits? (LOL) What you are saying is that if it tastes good it is bad for you? Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Spaghetti and Pasta All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and they are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, meats, vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All fruit juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you wish. Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite is cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Lissi, You said, " The reality you describe sounds very grim, but I'm learning from it and I don't doubt you. As a type one diabetic, do you ever get over feeling wistful and obsessing about food? " My answer will be brief. The answer is " no " . At least this has been my experience, since becoming insulin dependent almost two years ago. I only wish I had been obsessive about food while I was not insulin dependent, because abuse and over use of refined carbohydrates is, in my opinion, what caused me to become an insulin dependent diabetic in the first place. I would love to have a half gallon of ice cream right about now, and maybe a couple of Butter Fingers and a big bag of M & M's. I loved to smoke and a good cigarette or a fine cigar would be a good topper off, as I sip on my totally sugar soda pop Coke or Pepsi. " Am I right that diabetic coma results from low blood sugar and that high blood sugar or spikes are hard on the body causing kidney, nerve or heart damage? " Yes, you are correct! Let me tell you about grim. Back way back then, the doctors did not know about carb abuse and over use and diabetes type 2 under oral medication control. I was under excellent control according to the doctors for 16+ years, while I did all that binge carb eating almost daily and at least weekly. I even had good A1C readings according to the doctors, since they were usually under 6.0. I would say that that carb binge eating were the direct cause of my three heart attacks, one stroke and sexual impotence. Now that is what I call really grim. While I obsess about food every day today, I only wish I had all those many years ago. Maybe some here will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean > to > rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined > carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and > they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean > to > rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined > carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and > they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't mean > to > rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those refined > carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose level, and > they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, Well, the sad truth is that this philosophy does not just apply to Diabetics. My weight got completely out of hand several years ago. When I hit 270 I finally got the message that something had to give because my feet had gotten so far down on my body I could not bend to reach them without discomfort. I have managed to get down to just around 210 and my feet have come back to where they should be but I still need to whack off another 20 or so pounds. All these things I love to eat just don't help one little bit. Such things as brownies right out of the oven, Great Northern beans with a ham hock cooked in, lasagna with the cheese bubbling on top and that killer pecan pie call for me as we pass them in the kitchen or store. Even the beans keep calling my name as they sit in the kitchen cabinet waiting to be cooked. Tonight we are going to have a good low carb meal, Sirloin Steak with brussles sprouts. Surly this will make up for some of the things I have snuck today while Crystal is at work? Cy, the Ancient Okie... ----- From: harry bates Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:33 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't > mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those > refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose > level, and they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, Well, the sad truth is that this philosophy does not just apply to Diabetics. My weight got completely out of hand several years ago. When I hit 270 I finally got the message that something had to give because my feet had gotten so far down on my body I could not bend to reach them without discomfort. I have managed to get down to just around 210 and my feet have come back to where they should be but I still need to whack off another 20 or so pounds. All these things I love to eat just don't help one little bit. Such things as brownies right out of the oven, Great Northern beans with a ham hock cooked in, lasagna with the cheese bubbling on top and that killer pecan pie call for me as we pass them in the kitchen or store. Even the beans keep calling my name as they sit in the kitchen cabinet waiting to be cooked. Tonight we are going to have a good low carb meal, Sirloin Steak with brussles sprouts. Surly this will make up for some of the things I have snuck today while Crystal is at work? Cy, the Ancient Okie... ----- From: harry bates Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:33 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't > mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those > refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose > level, and they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Harry, Well, the sad truth is that this philosophy does not just apply to Diabetics. My weight got completely out of hand several years ago. When I hit 270 I finally got the message that something had to give because my feet had gotten so far down on my body I could not bend to reach them without discomfort. I have managed to get down to just around 210 and my feet have come back to where they should be but I still need to whack off another 20 or so pounds. All these things I love to eat just don't help one little bit. Such things as brownies right out of the oven, Great Northern beans with a ham hock cooked in, lasagna with the cheese bubbling on top and that killer pecan pie call for me as we pass them in the kitchen or store. Even the beans keep calling my name as they sit in the kitchen cabinet waiting to be cooked. Tonight we are going to have a good low carb meal, Sirloin Steak with brussles sprouts. Surly this will make up for some of the things I have snuck today while Crystal is at work? Cy, the Ancient Okie... ----- From: harry bates Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 9:33 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Spaghetti and Pasta Cy, That is about right! If it tastes really good, it is bad for you for the most part. I believe my favorite meal was Spaghetti and Pasta, and I use to eat at least two plates full at a single meal. I loved to eat it when it was left over. I could even eat it for breakfast along with a pint of orange juice. The number of carbs I consumed are so many I don't even want to think about it now. Re: Spaghetti and Pasta > > > > All things made from refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar are in > themselves refined carbohydrates like Spaghetti and Pasta. I don't > mean to rain on your parade, but thought you should know. It is those > refined carbohydrates that cause those nasty spikes in your glucose > level, and they > are to be avoided, if at all possible. Eat plenty of whole grains, > meats, > vegetables, nuts and cheeses and avoid all those glucose spikes. All > fruit > juices are, too, refined carbohydrates, and need to be avoided whenever > possible. Of course if you are not a diabetic, eat or drink all you > wish. > Insulin dependent diabetics just have to shoot up a few more units of > Humalog or Novolog to deal with those refined carbs. One of my favorite > is > cornbread, which is also made from a refined corn called corn meal In a > > single corn muffin you will find around 40-45 carbs. I really do miss > eating cornbread and buttermilk and all of those hush puppies. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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