Re: New kid on the block with diabetes

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/25/2006 9:38:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

ken.g@... writes:

I was just told that carrot and peas are no good 'cause they turns to

sugar and I thought vegetable were my friends.

Hi Ken,

The most important thing you will learn about diabetes is that it is not a

" one size fits all " . Some people cannot eat carrots and peas while others

can.

I eat a baked potato at least once a week and I eat hash browns on the

weekends. I never have high numbers from potatoes. Other people can look at

potatoes and almost get high numbers.

Diabetes would be much easier to control if everyone could eat the same

foods, but that is just not so. The hardest part of diabetes is learning what

we

can and cannot eat.

We have a few members, me included, that can eat almost any food in

moderation.

Once you find the meter you need and start testing, it will not take you

long to learn what foods will cause high numbers.

hugs

Eunice -

Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude/Faith in God

[Guest guest]

Welcome!

Look at the labels on food. DON'T look at the % numbers. People often mistake

that info as meaning anything to us diabetics. The % means the % of value IF

you are on a 2,000 calorie diet! It will always state the in tiny letters on

the lower part of the label.

Now, start with the carbs. Then look at the fiber. If the fiber in one serving

is 5 gs or more, you can subtract fiber from carbs and THAT is your NET carbs.

NEVER go by what a package claims to have as net fiber. They often subtract the

fiber even if it is less than 5, and that's wrong.

Next, look at the sugar alcohol. Subtract 1/2 of that amt from the carbs.

Sugar alcohol is also a laxative for many of us, so go easy on it. Or have a

bathroom handy.

Ask your Dr to refer you to a diabetes class, they are usually at the local

hospital. Insurance usually pays for it. They will have a dietician who will

tell you how many calories you can eat, how many carbs you should have and when

to eat. 3 meals and 2 or 3 snacks is usually what they say. Never skip.

Learn to test as often as you can at first, so you know how diferent food s

affect you. I can eat 1/2 a sweet potato, for example, baked. But 1/2 a

regular potato jumps me too high.

Go to the lists on the internet where they list low GI foods. Low carb foods.

Learn to walk for exercise. It will also lift your spirits. I walk with any one

in the 55+ park where I live and we gab the whole time.

Stay on a list like this one! Ask ques!

You are off to a good start on a healthier life! Diabetes can be a pain in the

butt or a wake-up call to show you how to live a healthier lifestyle! Yesterday

my insurance company called and asked ques's about my diabetes, as i signed up

for a free support thing where they have a nurse call every 3 months to see how

you are doing. She said I am now healthier than half the people in her

office!!!

Tucson Kitty

New kid on the block with diabetes

Hi: I am Ken and lives alone in Louisville, KY. I am 62 and I was just

diagnosed with type 2 To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

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Hope you come back soon!

[Guest guest]

Welcome!

Look at the labels on food. DON'T look at the % numbers. People often mistake

that info as meaning anything to us diabetics. The % means the % of value IF

you are on a 2,000 calorie diet! It will always state the in tiny letters on

the lower part of the label.

Now, start with the carbs. Then look at the fiber. If the fiber in one serving

is 5 gs or more, you can subtract fiber from carbs and THAT is your NET carbs.

NEVER go by what a package claims to have as net fiber. They often subtract the

fiber even if it is less than 5, and that's wrong.

Next, look at the sugar alcohol. Subtract 1/2 of that amt from the carbs.

Sugar alcohol is also a laxative for many of us, so go easy on it. Or have a

bathroom handy.

Ask your Dr to refer you to a diabetes class, they are usually at the local

hospital. Insurance usually pays for it. They will have a dietician who will

tell you how many calories you can eat, how many carbs you should have and when

to eat. 3 meals and 2 or 3 snacks is usually what they say. Never skip.

Learn to test as often as you can at first, so you know how diferent food s

affect you. I can eat 1/2 a sweet potato, for example, baked. But 1/2 a

regular potato jumps me too high.

Go to the lists on the internet where they list low GI foods. Low carb foods.

Learn to walk for exercise. It will also lift your spirits. I walk with any one

in the 55+ park where I live and we gab the whole time.

Stay on a list like this one! Ask ques!

You are off to a good start on a healthier life! Diabetes can be a pain in the

butt or a wake-up call to show you how to live a healthier lifestyle! Yesterday

my insurance company called and asked ques's about my diabetes, as i signed up

for a free support thing where they have a nurse call every 3 months to see how

you are doing. She said I am now healthier than half the people in her

office!!!

Tucson Kitty

New kid on the block with diabetes

Hi: I am Ken and lives alone in Louisville, KY. I am 62 and I was just

diagnosed with type 2 To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

diabetes-unsubscribe

Hope you come back soon!

[Guest guest]

Holy smokes!!! What a wonderful response. I printed out your e-mail

and will

study it. Again, thanks!

Ken

k123@... wrote:

> Welcome!

> Look at the labels on food. DON'T look at the % numbers. People often

> mistake that info as meaning anything to us diabetics. The % means

> the % of value IF you are on a 2,000 calorie

[Guest guest]

Holy smokes!!! What a wonderful response. I printed out your e-mail

and will

study it. Again, thanks!

Ken

k123@... wrote:

> Welcome!

> Look at the labels on food. DON'T look at the % numbers. People often

> mistake that info as meaning anything to us diabetics. The % means

> the % of value IF you are on a 2,000 calorie

[Guest guest]

Holy smokes!!! What a wonderful response. I printed out your e-mail

and will

study it. Again, thanks!

Ken

k123@... wrote:

> Welcome!

> Look at the labels on food. DON'T look at the % numbers. People often

> mistake that info as meaning anything to us diabetics. The % means

> the % of value IF you are on a 2,000 calorie

[Guest guest]

I find that high fiber foods, such as beans and raw veggies, help me

control my blood sugars.

>

> Hi: I am Ken and lives alone in Louisville, KY. I am 62 and I was

just

> diagnosed with type 2 and was given a two week supply of 15/500 of

> Actoplus Met and a further two weeks supply of 15/850 of the same.

I

> was given a prescription for an visually impaired glucometer of

which

> I am trying to locate. I hope to have find a source within a few

days.

> I was quoted a price tag of $561. I was given a chart of suggested

> menu for different calories diet. I was also told to get a diabetic

cook-

> book.

>

> Being diagnosed as such threw me for a loop with it ups and downs,

> mostly down but snapped out of it several days later. Most of my

> friends are aware of it and I am currently looking at food in a new

and

> different light. I know of no sugar, candy, ice cream, salt, white

bread.

> I was just told that carrot and peas are no good 'cause they turns

to

> sugar and I thought vegetable were my friends. When looking at the

> food's Nutrition Facts, what am I to look for. I was told low

carbohydrate

> as they contains sugar. What else?

>

> Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advices.

>

> Ken Green

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I find that high fiber foods, such as beans and raw veggies, help me

control my blood sugars.

>

> Hi: I am Ken and lives alone in Louisville, KY. I am 62 and I was

just

> diagnosed with type 2 and was given a two week supply of 15/500 of

> Actoplus Met and a further two weeks supply of 15/850 of the same.

I

> was given a prescription for an visually impaired glucometer of

which

> I am trying to locate. I hope to have find a source within a few

days.

> I was quoted a price tag of $561. I was given a chart of suggested

> menu for different calories diet. I was also told to get a diabetic

cook-

> book.

>

> Being diagnosed as such threw me for a loop with it ups and downs,

> mostly down but snapped out of it several days later. Most of my

> friends are aware of it and I am currently looking at food in a new

and

> different light. I know of no sugar, candy, ice cream, salt, white

bread.

> I was just told that carrot and peas are no good 'cause they turns

to

> sugar and I thought vegetable were my friends. When looking at the

> food's Nutrition Facts, what am I to look for. I was told low

carbohydrate

> as they contains sugar. What else?

>

> Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advices.

>

> Ken Green

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> I eat a baked potato at least once a week and I eat hash browns on

the

> weekends. I never have high numbers from potatoes. Other people can

look at

> potatoes and almost get high numbers.

> hugs

> Eunice -

> Sensible eating, exercise, Positive Attitude/Faith in God

Last time I checked, I was that way with rice. Meaning I can eat it

with little effect.

[Guest guest]

Hi Ken,

I'm Sonya. Welcome to the group!! I don't post very often, but

wanted to pass along some info I found helpful, maybe others here

have too.

I bought 2 books when I was diagnosed Feb. 1st: Diabetes for dummies

and Low Carb dieting for dummies. I'm really hooked on the 2nd book

though.

I found a list in there called " green light foods " (AKA: FREE FOODS)

These are foods that you can pretty much eat without worrying if they

will raise your Bg too much. Here's what I found:

FRUITS: Apples (dried/fresh), Applesauce (unsweetened), Apricots

(dried/fresh), Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries

(canned, sweet, fresh), Dates, figs (dried/fresh) Fruit cocktail,

Grapefruit (fresh/canned), Grapes, Honeydew melon, Kiwis, Lemons,

Limes, Mandarin Oranges (canned), Mangos, Nectarines, Oranges,

Papaya, Peaches (canned/fresh), Pears (canned/fresh), Pineapple

(canned/fresh), Plums (canned/fresh), Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries,

Strawberries, Tangerines, watermelon.

VEGGIES: Artichokes, Artichoke hears, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Beans

(green, wax, Italian), Beets (plain/pickled), Broccoli, Brussels

sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant,

Green onions/scallions, Greens (collard, kale, mustard, turnip),

Kohlrabi, Leeks, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Pepper (all varieties),

Radishes, Salad Greens (endive, escarole, lettuce, romaine, spinach),

Salsa/Picante sauce, Sauerkraut, Snow Peas, Spinach, Summer Squash,

Tomatoes (fresh), Tomatoe Sauce, Tomatoe/vegetable juice, tomatoes

(canned-when fresh are out of season), Turnips, Water Chestnuts,

Watercress, Zucchini.

Hope this helps

Sonya

>

> Hi: I am Ken and lives alone in Louisville, KY. I am 62 and I was

just

> diagnosed with type 2 and was given a two week supply of 15/500 of

> Actoplus Met and a further two weeks supply of 15/850 of the same.

I

> was given a prescription for an visually impaired glucometer of

which

> I am trying to locate. I hope to have find a source within a few

days.

> I was quoted a price tag of $561. I was given a chart of suggested

> menu for different calories diet. I was also told to get a

diabetic cook-

> book.

>

> Being diagnosed as such threw me for a loop with it ups and downs,

> mostly down but snapped out of it several days later. Most of my

> friends are aware of it and I am currently looking at food in a new

and

> different light. I know of no sugar, candy, ice cream, salt, white

bread.

> I was just told that carrot and peas are no good 'cause they turns

to

> sugar and I thought vegetable were my friends. When looking at the

> food's Nutrition Facts, what am I to look for. I was told low

carbohydrate

> as they contains sugar. What else?

>

> Thanks in advance for any suggestions and advices.

>

> Ken Green

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Sonya for the tips on the books. I will go get them and learn

something about myself and my body. Again, thanks.

Ken

Sonya wrote:

> Hi Ken,

>

> I'm Sonya. Welcome to the group!! I don't post very often, but

> wanted to pass along some info I found helpful, maybe others here

> have too.

>

> I bought 2 books when I was diagnosed Feb. 1st: Diabetes for dummies

> and Low Carb dieting for dummies. I'm really hooked on the 2nd book

>