Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 ----- Original Message ----- From: dnevessr@... Hey Carm, you go girl! LOL Yes, with kids as well as a husband at home, there are still meals to prepare and for goodness sake, if my honey wants a chocolate cake, he's going to get one! (He'll go buy it if I don't make it! LOL) We all just need to consider moderation, right? Hugs, Marilyn Hey, Marilyn... my hubby is a 270 pound walking sweet tooth... he loves his sweets...and of course, I try to keep him a little something here.. and try to stay out of it for the most part myself... or at least limit my intake...the Church that I attend when we have our Women's meetings, we have refreshments... guess what those are? Right Chocolate of many kinds...and other assorted desserts.. I keep telling hubby that it ain't fair, here he is the sweet tooth of the family, and I am the diabetic..rofl.. but oh, well, at least with me the maintaining a semi-good eating pattern, is a lot easier by the fact that I don't indulge in sweets that often.. I believe should he ever become diabetic, it would kill him...although since I was diagnosed he has cut back some.. Good to see you here on this group... can we start a new thread, has anyone ever noted how stress effects your blood sugars? about 4 months ago, my readings were all out of control and yet I had not changed my eating patterns...ended up on three medications, have since knocked it back to none, and then just a week ago when hubby got his butt fired again for the 2 time in 8 months, the sugar has started going up again..so once again, I am taking Actos in the morning (15mg) and might have to go back up to 30mg and or kick in a glucophage or glipazide.. I try not to stress about things when at all possible, but am finding it hard not too, when i know that the light at the end of the tunnel is a train, and my hubby is the engineer...rofl.. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 I was in a similar situation with my Lodge. The refreshments were so high in sugars and starches that I and the other diabetics brothers often couldn't find enough to eat. A group of us went to the Stewards and explained our concerns, and adjustments were made. Have you spoken to someone on the Refreshments Committee? Re: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm ----- Original Message ----- From: dnevessr@... ...the Church that I attend when we have our Women's meetings, we have refreshments... guess what those are? Right Chocolate of many kinds...and other assorted desserts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 In a message dated 6/3/2004 6:45:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, brucewilson@... writes: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: dnevessr@... > > > ...the Church that I attend when we have our Women's meetings, we have > refreshments... guess what those are? Right Chocolate of many > kinds...and other assorted desserts.. > oops, not from Marilyn! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 In a message dated 6/3/2004 1:36:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, carmen33@... writes: > > Hey, Marilyn... my hubby is a 270 pound walking sweet tooth... he loves his > sweets...and of course, I try to keep him a little something here.. and try > to stay out of it for the most part myself... or at least limit my > intake...the Church that I attend when we have our Women's meetings, we have > refreshments... guess what those are? Right Chocolate of many kinds...and other > assorted desserts.. I keep telling hubby that it ain't fair, here he is the sweet > tooth of the family, and I am the diabetic..rofl.. but oh, well, at least with > me the maintaining a semi-good eating pattern, is a lot easier by the fact > that I don't indulge in sweets that often.. I believe should he ever become > diabetic, it would kill him...although since I was diagnosed he has cut back > some.. > Good to see you here on this group... > Hi Carm, I really do understand your delimma. I may have a solution for > you. Whenever we have a family event, I have requested that I be able to bring > a dessert/ Everyone knows it will be made with splenda and as light on fat > as I can make it! :-) I use mainly Jo's recipes for these desserts. My > grandkids just love these, and I feel good about giving them a dessert that > will not have a negative effect on their behavior or weight. They are all > normal weight and all very actuve in sports. Just a concerned grandma keeping > an eye open. Let me know if you want a sample dessert. like you haven't seen > them already! LOL > can we start a new thread, has anyone ever noted how stress effects your > blood sugars? about 4 months ago, my readings were all out of control and yet I > had not changed my eating patterns...ended up on three medications, have > since knocked it back to none, and then just a week ago when hubby got his butt > fired again for the 2 time in 8 months, the sugar has started going up > again..so once again, I am taking Actos in the morning (15mg) and might have to go > back up to 30mg and or kick in a glucophage or glipazide.. I try not to > stress about things when at all possible, but am finding it hard not too, when i > know that the light at the end of the tunnel is a train, and my hubby is the > engineer...rofl.. > Good idea ;-) I have seen stress change my 80/60 bloodpressure to 130/80 > most days or a little less if Don is feeling better. I also saw it change my > good bg to over 200 when my Mom had the stroke recently. Yes, our bodies > respond. Our autonomic systems (respiratory, blood pressure) are set to go onto > full alert I have decided if stress turns on to high. Most times, I may > respond to the original stressor, but when that settles in, I am pretty good at > Handing it Over in prayer. It took me a while to learn to leave it at The > Cross wihout turning back to get it as I say amen, but eventually with enough > practice, you'll be able to do it ;-) It will be interesting to see how others handle stress. I mean the BIG stuff as well as everyday life. ROFL, Love, Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 > I was in a similar situation with my Lodge. The refreshments were so > high in sugars and starches that I and the other diabetics brothers > often couldn't find enough to eat. A group of us went to the Stewards > and explained our concerns, and adjustments were made. Have you spoken > to someone on the Refreshments Committee? In these types of situations, I just say, " Yummy, " and take some more insulin. Blood sugars are fine afterwards. -- Iris Gray, Puff, Calli, Poupee and Munchkin Some stories end, but old stories go on, and you gotta dance to the music if you want to stay ahead. The Amazing Maurice and His Legendary Rodents by Terry Pratchett Personal website: http://victoria.tc.ca/~rainbow/ Toastmasters website: http://victoria.tc.ca/Community/Bb/ LiveJournal: http://rainbow_goddess.livejournal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Those of us who are attempting to control our diabetes by diet haven't that luxury. RE: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm In these types of situations, I just say, " Yummy, " and take some more insulin. Blood sugars are fine afterwards. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 > Those of us who are attempting to control our diabetes by diet haven't > that luxury. Those of us on insulin don't have the luxury of controlling our diabetes by diet. -- Iris Gray, Puff, Calli, Poupee and Munchkin Some stories end, but old stories go on, and you gotta dance to the music if you want to stay ahead. The Amazing Maurice and His Legendary Rodents by Terry Pratchett Personal website: http://victoria.tc.ca/~rainbow/ Toastmasters website: http://victoria.tc.ca/Community/Bb/ LiveJournal: http://rainbow_goddess.livejournal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 not yet, but considering... I can generally get by with having a little bit of something and then compensating with my dinner being lower in Carbs... Re: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm ----- Original Message ----- From: dnevessr@... ...the Church that I attend when we have our Women's meetings, we have refreshments... guess what those are? Right Chocolate of many kinds...and other assorted desserts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Your right there Bruce, up to about 8 months ago, that is how I controlled mine, and then I kept getting unexpected highs without doing anything different in my eating... haven't had enough time yet, to decide if it is stress that is messing with me so bad... Carmen RE: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm In these types of situations, I just say, " Yummy, " and take some more insulin. Blood sugars are fine afterwards. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Your right there Bruce, up to about 8 months ago, that is how I controlled mine, and then I kept getting unexpected highs without doing anything different in my eating... haven't had enough time yet, to decide if it is stress that is messing with me so bad... Carmen RE: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm In these types of situations, I just say, " Yummy, " and take some more insulin. Blood sugars are fine afterwards. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 I read the comment--- " I just say yummy, and I just take more insulin--blood sugars are fine " . This statement makes me scream every time I hear it. A lot of insulin dependant T1 and T2 diabetics do this....It is succumbing to the disease....it is admitting defeat....And don't come to me later and complain about getting fat. The effective purpose of insulin in the body is to provide the key to the cells to accept for storage and later use of fat producing glucose. The additional insulin taken to counter the increase in sugar/carbohydrates is just like saying " let's get fat " ...... RE: [alldiabeticinternational] Carm > I was in a similar situation with my Lodge. The refreshments were so > high in sugars and starches that I and the other diabetics brothers > often couldn't find enough to eat. A group of us went to the Stewards > and explained our concerns, and adjustments were made. Have you spoken > to someone on the Refreshments Committee? In these types of situations, I just say, " Yummy, " and take some more insulin. Blood sugars are fine afterwards. -- Iris Gray, Puff, Calli, Poupee and Munchkin Some stories end, but old stories go on, and you gotta dance to the music if you want to stay ahead. The Amazing Maurice and His Legendary Rodents by Terry Pratchett Personal website: http://victoria.tc.ca/~rainbow/ Toastmasters website: http://victoria.tc.ca/Community/Bb/ LiveJournal: http://rainbow_goddess.livejournal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 In a message dated 7/29/2004 4:08:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, carmen33@... writes: it is better to be safe than sorry, you could find yourself in trouble and no one knowing what to do about it.. Smart girl Carmen! LOL Love, Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Me???? lol, sometimes Marilyn, sometimes, and then there are times when I don't pay attention to what I am suppose to be doing, and end up with a BS reading of over 200.... have to quit that stuff.. Carmen [alldiabeticinternational] Carm > Smart girl Carmen! LOL Love, Marilyn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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