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Post by ellise on Nov 30, 2005 23:38:01 GMT 10
I have been trying once again to cut the sugars out of my diet, as you know I am boarderline diabetic, and need some help in choosing the right carbs and so forth. Can you help me?
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Post by lucie on Dec 1, 2005 4:18:49 GMT 10
Ok, how can I help, Ellise?  Ask me anything. I'll ty to help. For sure, I cut all sugar. I don't drink juice either...it's too sweet for me. I minit my pasta intake in one meal as well as my breads. For instance, for breakfast, I eat 2 multi grain toast almost always with protein...either 2 eggs, cottage cheese, even sometimes I eat left meat in my toast. I even put tomatoes or veggies in between my toasts with this...I love vegtables and it all fills me up. I usally drink tea with no sugar or coffee with splenda. and I may eat a fruit and drink a glass amilk too, but I usually save my fruit for snack with a few nuts. If I eat too much carbohydrates in one meal, my sugar levels rises and I know it because I feel sleepy, sick and awful. So I always limit portions. I noticed I eat more oftened but small meals and snacks. This way I feel good all day. If I can help you in any other way, let me know. I'll check up some info about how much carbohydrates you need in a day.... |
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Post by ellise on Dec 1, 2005 6:40:45 GMT 10
Lucie you are an angel. The doc said not to worry about it but I'm worrying about it. Boarderline is too close to being diabetic for me.
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Post by sunshine on Dec 1, 2005 8:56:40 GMT 10
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Post by Admin on Dec 1, 2005 9:03:19 GMT 10
Ellise,
My doctor recommended counting carbs instead of talking sugar. Of course anything made with refined sugar is BAD for you. I get 55 carbs for breakfast, 60 at lunch and 65 for dinner. This is based on a 1400 calorie diet. If I stick to this diet I feel really well and my blood sugar stays normal. I also get two snacks.
I try to avoid as much as possible potatoes, breads, pasta. I eat the bread that only has 7 carbs per slice and is whole wheat.
If I can help you in any way just let me know. I know how tough it is but your better off getting it under control now before it turns to full blown diabetes.
Hugs
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Post by ellise on Dec 1, 2005 10:47:12 GMT 10
Oh bless you ladies!! You guys just brought tears to my eyes. Just the thought that you care enough to share with me brightens my heart!
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Post by ellise on Dec 1, 2005 10:48:37 GMT 10
Denise what a GREAT site sooooo much information!! Thanks bunches sweetie!!
One of my first "light bulbs" if you will was when I noticed the severe dryness in my feet, then I had a bug bite that didn't heal very fast, Then like Lucie described, I felt tired and lathargic, moody, and just sick feeling alot. Went to the docs and he said it was a little bit high but nothing to worry about. I've been Hypo glycemic for many years and just never thought it would "turn" around on me.
I will be contacting you all if I have any questions or concerns. I called the doc back today and he said again, there was nothing to worry about! But, I want to get a handle on it before it gets worse.
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Post by lucie on Dec 1, 2005 13:11:27 GMT 10
Ellise, I'm so happy if I coudl encourage you. And I think you are doing a good thing on watching yourself even if your borderline diabetic. Being careful might help you prevent becoming diabetic. Denise, thank-you for this great site! I will be doing alot of reading to help me out, also. |
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Post by ellise on Dec 2, 2005 12:13:18 GMT 10
Can either of you send me a "sample" menu? like what you have for the day?
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 2, 2005 13:21:52 GMT 10
I looked up dry feet in my book by Dr. Gillian McKeith, "You Are What You Eat", she was saying it indicates a possible rise of yeast in the body and suggested a biotin supplement of 50mg a day and to massage feet with flax oil.
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 2, 2005 13:50:10 GMT 10
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 2, 2005 14:00:10 GMT 10
I have experienced a sickness after consuming coffee (at the time I was on strong antibiotics, and it scared me enough not to drink it anymore), chocolate sometimes when I am particularly allergic, and antihystamenes and also some dentist anesthetic.
Please rule these out as possible causes as well.
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Post by ellise on Dec 2, 2005 23:20:15 GMT 10
Well, like I said I'm not too worried about it but at the same time I'm not just going to "forget" about it. KWIM? So I figure if I put myself on a diabetic diet, pay attention to what is going on with my feet and wounds, then perhaps I can save myself a lot of heart ache and pain later daown the road.
Great links thanks for sharing!
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Post by braided-rug on Dec 3, 2005 8:40:52 GMT 10
Good idea Ellise.
Maybe we could help you rework some of the menu plans you have already posted.
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Post by ellise on Dec 4, 2005 14:04:26 GMT 10
That's a great idea. But first off I don't eat the desserts I make my family, unless it is jello or something low fat, low cal etc...
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Ask me anything. I'll ty to help. For sure, I cut all sugar. I don't drink juice either...it's too sweet for me. I minit my pasta intake in one meal as well as my breads. For instance, for breakfast, I eat 2 multi grain toast almost always with protein...either 2 eggs, cottage cheese, even sometimes I eat left meat in my toast. I even put tomatoes or veggies in between my toasts with this...I love vegtables and it all fills me up. I usally drink tea with no sugar or coffee with splenda. and I may eat a fruit and drink a glass amilk too, but I usually save my fruit for snack with a few nuts.
