Type II Diabetics - Let's Support Each Other

katzpawz

Greetings to all!

Glad to see all the new folks finding us.

I've been away on holiday (four days in Amsterdam) for the past few days, so I'll need to catch up on everyone's posts. You guys have been busy while I was away.

My good news is that my weight maintained while travelling!! That is a first for me!

We did a lot of walking so I guess I walked off all the "naughty" calories.

I'm working on my meal plan for the coming week, and I'm going to get right back on track.

Have a great day everyone!
katzpawz

blackrat150

HI guys,

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on 21st January 2011. I was advised to lose weight and so I joined MyFitnessPal.
I have drastically changed my diet.

I have lost 58 pounds in 14 weeks and would like to lose another 28 pounds to get down to my ideal weight.

I have just started running every day and am training hard to run a marathon next year (which is something that I've always wanted to do but was always too heavy and too unfit)!
After one week I can run two miles effortlessly and recover in a matter of minutes. If I compare this to the beginning of the week it is an amazing difference as I only lasted a couple of minutes and had to walk!!

Am taking Metformin for my T2 and my blood sugars are considerable lower since losing the weight and starting the exercise!

T2 Diabetes is not a barrier to losing weight or getting fit. OK it's hard; but it's hard for everyone who is overweight to lose weight and get fit. The thing is to just think to yourself, grow some and get on with it!!

Hopefully you will find this informative and helpful. Should anyone want to know more about how I've done it, just ask.

Good Luck

Please add me so that we can support each other! Blackrat150.

Brian

jrbanta

Welcome Brian, I sent you a friend request.

Welcome back katzpawz! I wondered where you have been. Congrats on not gaining any weight while on vacation. That's quite an accomplishment. Amsterdam is a neat city. I was there in 1981 the summer I took a class overseas in London and then travelled over to the continent afterwards.

Weather here stinks but still exercising at the gym and to my DVD's. Zumba is twice a week now and my bike will be out this week. Hopefully spring will come soon.:huh:

Jenny

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qtpiesmom

Thought this was an interesting read

8 Low-Carb Fruits for the Diabetic Diet
Best Fruits for Diabetes
Forbidden fruit? Not if you make the right choices. These favorites are low-carb, low GI, and good for your diabetes diet plan
Warm weather means lots of luscious fruit. But if you have diabetes, you may be wondering how these seasonal treats can fit into your diet plan. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and should be a part of a diabetic diet — just keep track of them as you do all your carbs. The key is to keep an eye on portion sizes and stay away from fruits canned in syrups or other types of added sugar. If you are using the glycemic index (GI) to manage your diabetes, most fruits are a good choice because they are low GI. Satisfy your sweet tooth and keep your blood sugar in check with the following fresh or frozen low-carb choices.
Whether you love blueberries, strawberries, or any other type of berries, you have the go-ahead to indulge. According to the ADA, berries are a diabetes superfood because they’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber and are low-carb. Three quarters of a cup of fresh blueberries have 62 calories and 16 grams of carbohydrates. If you can resist the urge to just pop them in your mouth, try berries in a parfait, alternating layers of fruit with plain non-fat yogurt — it makes a great dessert or breakfast.
Cherries are a low-carb, low GI choice and can safely be included in your diabetic diet. Twelve sweet cherries have 59 calories and 14 grams of carbohydrates. Cherries, especially tart ones, are packed with antioxidants, which may fight heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Cherries can be purchased fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. But since many canned and dried fruits contain added sugar, be sure to check the labels.
Fragrant, juicy peaches are a warm-weather treat and can be included in your low-carb diabetic diet. Peaches contain vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Peaches are delicious on their own or tossed into iced tea for a fruity twist. When you want a snack, whip up a quick smoothie by pureeing peach slices with low-fat buttermilk, crushed ice, and a touch of cinnamon or ginger.
weet, low-carb apricots are a summer fruit staple and a wonderful addition to your diabetes meal plan. One apricot has just 17 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates. Four fresh apricots equal one serving and provide more than 70 percent of your daily vitamin A requirement. These fruity jewels are also a good source of fiber. Try mixing some diced apricots into hot or cold cereal or toss some in a salad. Give an apple to the teacher, especially if she has diabetes. And toss one in your purse or tote bag if you're on the go — a small apple is a great fruit choice, with just 54 calories and 14 carb grams. Apples are also loaded with fiber and a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Don’t peel your apples, though — the skins are full of antioxidants.
Eat one orange and you’ve gotten all the vitamin C you need in a day. This low-carb, low GI choice comes in at only 15 grams of carbohydrates and 62 calories. Oranges also contain folate and potassium, which can help normalize blood pressure. And while you're enjoying this juicy treat, don't forget that other citrus fruits, like grapefruit, are also great choices.
Pears are a low-carb fruit and a wise addition to your diabetes meal plan. They are a good source of potassium and fiber. Unlike most fruit, they actually improve in texture and flavor after they’re picked. Store pears at room temperature until they’re ripe and perfect for eating (they can then be stored in the refrigerator). Here's a taste treat: Slice up a pear and toss it into your next spinach salad.
If you’ve never tried a low-carb kiwi, you might not know that its brown fuzzy peel hides a zesty bright green fruit. Delicious kiwi is a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. One large kiwi has about 56 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates, so it’s a smart addition to your diabetic diet. Kiwis are available year-round and will last in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

jrbanta

Thanks for sharing that article on fruit. I love all of those. I eat berries most days of the week with my cereal or as a snack.

Jenny

jrbanta

Morning blood sugar 102. Scale moving slowly but many NSV's (clothes baggy, bought smaller sizes, lower blood sugar, more energy, etc.). I'll take it!

Jenny

qtpiesmom

Jenny thats swesome!! your numbers are great.
My husband told me I need new clothes LOL. My sugars are in good working order.
Hope everyone is doing good

jrbanta

Yay for you too qtpiesmom! Feels nice doesn't it? Nice of your husband to notice and comment that you need new clothes :bigsmile:

blackrat150

HI guys,

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on 21st January 2011. I was advised to lose weight and so I joined MyFitnessPal.
I have drastically changed my diet.

I have lost 63 pounds in 16 weeks and would like to lose another 24 pounds to get down to my ideal weight.

I have just started running every day and am training hard to run a marathon next year (which is something that I've always wanted to do but was always too heavy and too unfit)!

After one week I could run two miles effortlessly and recover in a matter of minutes. If I compare this to the beginning of the week it is an amazing difference as I only lasted a couple of minutes and had to walk!! Iam now running 3-5 miles every day at 6mph!

Am taking Metformin for my T2 and my blood sugars are considerable lower since losing the weight and starting the exercise!

My HbA1c was 15.9 when I was first diagnosed. I have just had my test redone and get the results next week; I will keep to posted!

T2 Diabetes is not a barrier to losing weight or getting fit. OK it's hard; but it's hard for everyone who is overweight to lose weight and get fit. The thing is to just think to yourself; grow some and get on with it!!

Hopefully you will find this informative and helpful. Should anyone want to know more about how I've done it, just ask.

Good Luck

Brian

qtpiesmom

Thanx for that Brian, we are all working on getting healthy slowly and surely we will all get there.
Cant wait to see what my numbers are in June

PoleBoy

I have lost 63 pounds in 16 weeks and would like to lose another 24 pounds to get down to my ideal weight.



Brian

I strongly suggest you slow that rate of weight loss. There's no point acquiring another set of health problems while making your your Type II more managable

rsross1963

I have been a Type II Diabetic for over 23 years now. This lifestyle is difficult when you love food. I weighed the same for 18 years and last December when my medications were changed to Junuvia, Actos, and Glyburide I started gaining weight 20 lbs by March 2011. I have been struggling to get this weight off. I am not perfect but I try to stick to 1400 Calories a day Low-Carb diet. Most days I do great.

I would love to hear from others and what you are doing to lose weight.

stangma

Wow - thanks for all that info on fruits - what a great article. I have been bouncing from insulin resistance to pre diabetes to diabetes, then took control of my eating & my A1C is now under 6..So I am very thankful to have a great dr who educated me.

qtpiesmom

RsRoss I have lost 30 pounds since been on MFP with eating well and exercise to be honest. I love food and allow myself anything I want to eat to tell you the truth. Yes I watch what I eat, Yes I portion control EVERYTHING but I eat what I want. My numbers are never over 126 (7)and usually run between 81 - 117 (4.5 - 7)most days since starting my new life journey. With Just watching how many carbs I eat my numbers for over a year now have never been over 180 (10)and usually ran between 126 - 188 (7 - 8)
I didnt lose weight but maintained it for a year.
I use the plate method with measuring my portions. Do a search for diabetic plate picture if you dont know what that is. Its when you split your plate in half one half is veggies then you split the other half in half and one area is starch and one is meat.
I start every big meal with a salad and depending on what I want to eat will tell me how much veggies and meat I need to balance out.
Its important to maintain good numbers first before weight loss.
I also pay attention the the glycemic index for high sugar / carb items.
I make sure to eat before exercising and an hour after I test so my levels are not low.
I am also seeing a specialist in Septemeber would have been in July but we are going to be in Disneyland to start a new injectable medication which the side effect is weight loss.
If there is anything else I can add or you want to know just ask

Soozcat

BTW, if you folks don't already know about bloodsugar101.com, let me be an obnoxious cheerleader for the site. So much useful information on bringing down your blood sugar to normal levels (actually far more than my doctor has been willing to provide since I was diagnosed. It appears that either she never responds to phone messages or she has slacker receptionists who never pass on her phone messages... why yes, I AM looking for a new primary care provider!).

Ping_A1C2U

Hi everyone, I've been type 2 since about '99, never really controlled, just skating the line between bad and worse. I posted more about my story at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/242990-well-hi-diabetic-and-wanting-to-live

Anyhoo, my fasting bg has stayed below 130 for the last 5 weeks with only a couple exceptions (once from attending a house party, and once from a caving in to the french fry craving). I'm having a blast keeping track of my food intake, experimenting with carb limits to see what i can work back into my diet, and exercising so I can eat more. I've learned that there are plenty of healthy options that are delicious and easy enough. Insulin injections were so stigmatized and feared that I was emotionally wrecked, but now that I've done it for a while and seen how much easier it is to control my diabetes with it, it's not so bad. Oh, I quit smoking 4 weeks ago too. Good times

I'm working on getting down to about 235lbs and seeing where I want to go from there. My doctor was very impressed at my 3 week checkup, shook my hand, and told me that I'm awesome - which made my day!

My friends and family on Facebook have been getting a kick out of my daily posting of BG and Blood pressure in the morning, and the accountability has gotten me through some tough moments.

Time for a walk. Cheers!