Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 12:26:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Hi Sheila, Slow down, stop worrying. You will learn all about diabetes, but don't try to learn everything in a short period of time. That will lead to stress and stress will cause higher numbers. Until you can go to your classes, cut out white bread, white rice, pasta, etc. You may not want to eat potatoes until after you start testing. Some people can eat them, others cannot. Some people can eat oatmeal, others cannot. The most important thing you will learn about diabetes is that there is no food plan that is going to work for everyone. Even the food plan that you receive in class will probably have to be changed by you. As soon as you start testing, you will know which foods you can eat and which ones you cannot. There is a lot of good and bad information on the internet about diabetes. Don't spend so much time reading about diabetes that you become overwhelmed and ready to give up even before you get started. For most people diabetes is easy to control, but it will take a few weeks or even months for some. You can do this, just take it one day at a time. hugs Eunice - type 2 since 1999 Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude, Faith in God gets me through each day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 12:26:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Hi Sheila, Slow down, stop worrying. You will learn all about diabetes, but don't try to learn everything in a short period of time. That will lead to stress and stress will cause higher numbers. Until you can go to your classes, cut out white bread, white rice, pasta, etc. You may not want to eat potatoes until after you start testing. Some people can eat them, others cannot. Some people can eat oatmeal, others cannot. The most important thing you will learn about diabetes is that there is no food plan that is going to work for everyone. Even the food plan that you receive in class will probably have to be changed by you. As soon as you start testing, you will know which foods you can eat and which ones you cannot. There is a lot of good and bad information on the internet about diabetes. Don't spend so much time reading about diabetes that you become overwhelmed and ready to give up even before you get started. For most people diabetes is easy to control, but it will take a few weeks or even months for some. You can do this, just take it one day at a time. hugs Eunice - type 2 since 1999 Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude, Faith in God gets me through each day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:36:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: I love your signature. I may have to " steal " it. All this information is just overwhelming. I know I'm being paranoid because I was sitting here all morning and hadn't eaten anything because I wasn't sure what to eat Hi Sheila, You may use my signature line anytime. I don't care. You do need to eat breakfast. Here are some suggestions. Egg or egg beaters slice of ham, bacon 1 slice of whole wheat bread (Nature's Own has a low carb bread that I like.) An egg omelet with lots of veggies is good. or if you don't like a big breakfast, you can have some cottage cheese with fruit I eat a lot of the Carb Master Yogurt from Kroger. It is a low-carb yogurt and very good. Sometimes I add fruit to the yogurt, sometimes I add cinnamon (there are reports that cinnamon help to lower bg's.) Sometimes I add cocoa, nuts and whipped topping to my yogurt. It is better than soft serve. A slice of whole wheat toast with a small amount of peanut butter is good. Once you start testing, it will not take you long to find out what you can and cannot eat. Some of us can eat almost anything, but smaller portions. Don't skip breakfast or any meal for that matter. That makes things worse. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 In a message dated 1/7/2006 3:36:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sheilaksmith@... writes: I love your signature. I may have to " steal " it. All this information is just overwhelming. I know I'm being paranoid because I was sitting here all morning and hadn't eaten anything because I wasn't sure what to eat Hi Sheila, You may use my signature line anytime. I don't care. You do need to eat breakfast. Here are some suggestions. Egg or egg beaters slice of ham, bacon 1 slice of whole wheat bread (Nature's Own has a low carb bread that I like.) An egg omelet with lots of veggies is good. or if you don't like a big breakfast, you can have some cottage cheese with fruit I eat a lot of the Carb Master Yogurt from Kroger. It is a low-carb yogurt and very good. Sometimes I add fruit to the yogurt, sometimes I add cinnamon (there are reports that cinnamon help to lower bg's.) Sometimes I add cocoa, nuts and whipped topping to my yogurt. It is better than soft serve. A slice of whole wheat toast with a small amount of peanut butter is good. Once you start testing, it will not take you long to find out what you can and cannot eat. Some of us can eat almost anything, but smaller portions. Don't skip breakfast or any meal for that matter. That makes things worse. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila, Get ready for information overload. ) You will be bombarded with many different things and many different ideas. Try not to get overwhelmed as it will all be second nature in a few weeks believe it or not. I was diagnosed in November and there certainly is a lot to learn. Just take it slow. Every food and every medication works differently for each individual. This is the frustrating part of it all. You will have to test a lot in the beginning so you will find out what you can eat and what you can't. While the diabetic classes are very important, and I still learned a lot from the nutrition classes, I personally think the daily carb intake they give you is very difficult to get your numbers where you will want them to be eating that many carbs. I was told 180 - I actually eat around 50 a day to keep my numbers in the " normal range " . For now, stay away from potatoes (both white and sweet - white are worse), rice, white bread, pasta, cereals, sugar, any baked goods, chips, and anything that tastes good. Just kidding (sort of) ) Stick with vegetables such as broccholi, cauliflower, green beans, kale, artichokes, brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash. Those are the some of the better ones to start out with that I can think of. Peas are higher in sugar - many people can eat those little baby carrot as snacks without a spike in blood sugar. Salads are great - use low carb/fat dressing. Meat, chicken, fish (protein) are fine. Eggs are good, cheese is good (always go for the lower fat products), nuts are good. Milk is high in carbs (try hoods low carb). As you go, you'll get lots of ideas, websites with very low carb products, and will learn many things to eat that you like so try not to get discouraged. Lots of experimenting ahead and you'll get tons of help a long the way. Drink LOTS of water - this will start flushing all that sugar out of your system and helps keep your BS down as well. If you haven't been exercising, start slowly - walking is great. I use a stationary bike - but whatever you choose, daily exercise is a must for good control. You'll be just fine - any questions - just ask and this group will help you. Sandy Me again - Newbie Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila, Get ready for information overload. ) You will be bombarded with many different things and many different ideas. Try not to get overwhelmed as it will all be second nature in a few weeks believe it or not. I was diagnosed in November and there certainly is a lot to learn. Just take it slow. Every food and every medication works differently for each individual. This is the frustrating part of it all. You will have to test a lot in the beginning so you will find out what you can eat and what you can't. While the diabetic classes are very important, and I still learned a lot from the nutrition classes, I personally think the daily carb intake they give you is very difficult to get your numbers where you will want them to be eating that many carbs. I was told 180 - I actually eat around 50 a day to keep my numbers in the " normal range " . For now, stay away from potatoes (both white and sweet - white are worse), rice, white bread, pasta, cereals, sugar, any baked goods, chips, and anything that tastes good. Just kidding (sort of) ) Stick with vegetables such as broccholi, cauliflower, green beans, kale, artichokes, brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash. Those are the some of the better ones to start out with that I can think of. Peas are higher in sugar - many people can eat those little baby carrot as snacks without a spike in blood sugar. Salads are great - use low carb/fat dressing. Meat, chicken, fish (protein) are fine. Eggs are good, cheese is good (always go for the lower fat products), nuts are good. Milk is high in carbs (try hoods low carb). As you go, you'll get lots of ideas, websites with very low carb products, and will learn many things to eat that you like so try not to get discouraged. Lots of experimenting ahead and you'll get tons of help a long the way. Drink LOTS of water - this will start flushing all that sugar out of your system and helps keep your BS down as well. If you haven't been exercising, start slowly - walking is great. I use a stationary bike - but whatever you choose, daily exercise is a must for good control. You'll be just fine - any questions - just ask and this group will help you. Sandy Me again - Newbie Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila, There is no one diet-fits-all for diabetics. Best thing to do, is cut out the foods you know you should be careful of (a good rule of thumb is all white food). And then test foods to see how they affect you. Portion control is important, and a good place to start. Which books are you reading? Some are better than others. I started on the South Beach Diet book - at my doctors suggestion. It talks about the Glycemic Index. And personally, how are you going to know how food is affecting you unless you do use your meter - I would not wait until class if I were you - there should be instructions with your meter. Did you get a prescription for strips? What is critical, at least for me, is what foods I combine to eat at the same time. I try to eat two carbs and one protein portion - I personally did not find the diabetic classes very helpful, but I had been diagnozed four months before I went to one, and had done a lot of research myself. They did teach me very helpful things like how to read labels. You will find one of the best sources of information is this list - we have all stood in your shoes, and its a scarey place to begin with, but you will find what you can and cant eat and then managing diabetes becomes second nature. You will find that some " forbidden " foods can be eaten, for example I treat myself to fish and chips once in a while, as long as I put lots of vinegar on the chips, and lots of lemon juice on the fish, it does not affect me hardly at all. Mind you, I have a small portion, but for me, I find if I tell myself I cant have something, I just want it all the more - what I am saying, is thats it alright to fall off the wagon a little bit, occaisionally, just get right back on. One of the most important things, is excercise. a Me again - Newbie Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila, There is no one diet-fits-all for diabetics. Best thing to do, is cut out the foods you know you should be careful of (a good rule of thumb is all white food). And then test foods to see how they affect you. Portion control is important, and a good place to start. Which books are you reading? Some are better than others. I started on the South Beach Diet book - at my doctors suggestion. It talks about the Glycemic Index. And personally, how are you going to know how food is affecting you unless you do use your meter - I would not wait until class if I were you - there should be instructions with your meter. Did you get a prescription for strips? What is critical, at least for me, is what foods I combine to eat at the same time. I try to eat two carbs and one protein portion - I personally did not find the diabetic classes very helpful, but I had been diagnozed four months before I went to one, and had done a lot of research myself. They did teach me very helpful things like how to read labels. You will find one of the best sources of information is this list - we have all stood in your shoes, and its a scarey place to begin with, but you will find what you can and cant eat and then managing diabetes becomes second nature. You will find that some " forbidden " foods can be eaten, for example I treat myself to fish and chips once in a while, as long as I put lots of vinegar on the chips, and lots of lemon juice on the fish, it does not affect me hardly at all. Mind you, I have a small portion, but for me, I find if I tell myself I cant have something, I just want it all the more - what I am saying, is thats it alright to fall off the wagon a little bit, occaisionally, just get right back on. One of the most important things, is excercise. a Me again - Newbie Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi Sheila, There is no one diet-fits-all for diabetics. Best thing to do, is cut out the foods you know you should be careful of (a good rule of thumb is all white food). And then test foods to see how they affect you. Portion control is important, and a good place to start. Which books are you reading? Some are better than others. I started on the South Beach Diet book - at my doctors suggestion. It talks about the Glycemic Index. And personally, how are you going to know how food is affecting you unless you do use your meter - I would not wait until class if I were you - there should be instructions with your meter. Did you get a prescription for strips? What is critical, at least for me, is what foods I combine to eat at the same time. I try to eat two carbs and one protein portion - I personally did not find the diabetic classes very helpful, but I had been diagnozed four months before I went to one, and had done a lot of research myself. They did teach me very helpful things like how to read labels. You will find one of the best sources of information is this list - we have all stood in your shoes, and its a scarey place to begin with, but you will find what you can and cant eat and then managing diabetes becomes second nature. You will find that some " forbidden " foods can be eaten, for example I treat myself to fish and chips once in a while, as long as I put lots of vinegar on the chips, and lots of lemon juice on the fish, it does not affect me hardly at all. Mind you, I have a small portion, but for me, I find if I tell myself I cant have something, I just want it all the more - what I am saying, is thats it alright to fall off the wagon a little bit, occaisionally, just get right back on. One of the most important things, is excercise. a Me again - Newbie Hello, I just received my diagnosis on Friday and have been reading everything I can on the Internet about diabetes. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Glucophage, a meter, told me to sign up for diabetes education classes. I'm reading and I realize I don't know what my target carb count is supposed to be. On one site it said the daily average is 189, others say your doctor should give it to you. Is this something I'm going to get in the classes? She did tell me not to use the meter because I'll learn that in class. However, I have no idea about my diet. I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not eating until I go to the classes. Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? I'm a being paranoid? Sheila Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks for your kind words, Eunice (and everyone else). Eunice, I love your signature. I may have to " steal " it. All this information is just overwhelming. I know I'm being paranoid because I was sitting here all morning and hadn't eaten anything because I wasn't sure what to eat. Thanks! Sheila > > > In a message dated 1/7/2006 12:26:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not > eating until I go to the classes. > > Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? > > I'm a being paranoid? > > > > Hi Sheila, > Slow down, stop worrying. You will learn all about diabetes, but don't try > to learn everything in a short period of time. That will lead to stress and > stress will cause higher numbers. > > Until you can go to your classes, cut out white bread, white rice, pasta, > etc. You may not want to eat potatoes until after you start testing. Some > people can eat them, others cannot. Some people can eat oatmeal, others cannot. > > The most important thing you will learn about diabetes is that there is no > food plan that is going to work for everyone. Even the food plan that you > receive in class will probably have to be changed by you. As soon as you start > testing, you will know which foods you can eat and which ones you cannot. > > There is a lot of good and bad information on the internet about diabetes. > Don't spend so much time reading about diabetes that you become overwhelmed > and ready to give up even before you get started. > > For most people diabetes is easy to control, but it will take a few weeks or > even months for some. You can do this, just take it one day at a time. > > hugs > Eunice - type 2 since 1999 > Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude, Faith in God gets me through > each day > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks for your kind words, Eunice (and everyone else). Eunice, I love your signature. I may have to " steal " it. All this information is just overwhelming. I know I'm being paranoid because I was sitting here all morning and hadn't eaten anything because I wasn't sure what to eat. Thanks! Sheila > > > In a message dated 1/7/2006 12:26:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > sheilaksmith@y... writes: > > I'm just worried because I'm not sure what I should be eating or not > eating until I go to the classes. > > Can anyone offer me any insight? What has been your experience? > > I'm a being paranoid? > > > > Hi Sheila, > Slow down, stop worrying. You will learn all about diabetes, but don't try > to learn everything in a short period of time. That will lead to stress and > stress will cause higher numbers. > > Until you can go to your classes, cut out white bread, white rice, pasta, > etc. You may not want to eat potatoes until after you start testing. Some > people can eat them, others cannot. Some people can eat oatmeal, others cannot. > > The most important thing you will learn about diabetes is that there is no > food plan that is going to work for everyone. Even the food plan that you > receive in class will probably have to be changed by you. As soon as you start > testing, you will know which foods you can eat and which ones you cannot. > > There is a lot of good and bad information on the internet about diabetes. > Don't spend so much time reading about diabetes that you become overwhelmed > and ready to give up even before you get started. > > For most people diabetes is easy to control, but it will take a few weeks or > even months for some. You can do this, just take it one day at a time. > > hugs > Eunice - type 2 since 1999 > Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude, Faith in God gets me through > each day > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 > Drink LOTS of water - I make my table server work for their tip. The smart ones, who know me now, give me a BIG glass. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 > Drink LOTS of water - I make my table server work for their tip. The smart ones, who know me now, give me a BIG glass. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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