Diabetes Support Group~~~Part 1

beyondchowhound

Hi !
looks like my friend has not really got into this site yet. One day I hope. She is on here though but I don't think she logs her food or anything.
Yes I am way up in Canada. My igloo is starting to melt so I know summer is coming.
My little chihuahua is losing a bit of weight also. My husband got cancer over the winter and we stopped having normal meals at the table with meat scraps for the dog so she is looking quite trim. I still do cook her a few sausages now and then. Husband is recuperating after chemo and radiation and seems to be doing well.
Have a great day!!

CALIECAT

Hello Chowhound, so sorry to hear about you husband illness. They can do wonders now. I will keep a prayer in my heart for you and him.
You need to post some pictures of your part of the country so we can learn more. but I could never live in that cold weather. Would love to see a good snow evey once in awhile. Every 5 or 6 years we will get a decent snow. But usally it is just ice. And thank goodness not too often.

Glad your husband is doing well. I do keep etting on to Jerry about giving Sammy his scraps of bacon, ham, ice cream and snacks of cookies They have their cookie break at 3 in the afternoon. and ice
cream on Fri. Sat. and Sunday nights.And he wonder why he is fat. My husband is not but the little dog is..

Caliecat

CALIECAT

Chowhound I didn't realize you are a young senior/ Why don't you join us on The Seniors Golden Sneakers Club They are all in their 50 and on up to me at 78. We do have one airforce gal that is deployed over in Afgh. But you would love her. She is such a Dear. Caliecat

ellens292

The beginning of a new week.

Morning Caliecat, sorry you had a rough nite. Have a rest this afternoon maybe? Are you still logging your calories while you are doing South Beach? Or simply following the eating plan. YOu are doing well.

Chowhound - I hope your husband is feeling better after all that treatment. Life can be really tough sometimes.

I hope to get in some walking again, and by WI Wednesday have lost enough to take me below where I was when I started this. I think I mentioned that I had promptly gained 3lbs after I started and that seems to be gone now. Just keep going, right? And sooner or later it will come off.

LeanLioness

Good morning, I am going to be posting in both threads.............

I am surprised at the Doctors that tell their patients to lower fat, have higher cars at supper and say it is ok to consume a food that has up to 15 grams of carbs in it..........

My doctor told me nothing over 5 grams of carbs, unless it was a fruit or a vegetable. Breads, rice and pasta are out unless I either make it from alternative sources.

My protein / fat / carb ratios are as follows:

15% Carbs
20% Protein
65% Fat

This is in line with the way MY Doctor recommends. I go to a diabetic endocrinologist. He only sees diabetics or people that have Insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome because they are on their way to developing diabetes.

Do any of you see an endocrinologist or a regular family practice doctor?

CALIECAT

Lioness----So glad to see you join us. You will be a big help to us. I go to my end. and primary doctor every 2 months. they are proud of what I have done so far. I have not told them about the SBD yet. Will my next visit. I go in for a stress test this Thurs. to see about a by passed on my circulations problen I have. I think there is one more test he needs to run to find out for sure. I have a lot of medical problems beside my diabetic, which is why I have these problems. Wish all of this was available 20 years ago. whem i was firsst dianoise with it. Thru out the years I have had no one to talk about this to. Except my doctors. My blood work now is in the 6 group now after being a high of 7 or 8 most of the time.Everthing else is fine.

Hi chowhound---I know you are not a diebetic but getting your weigh down is really inportant so you will not get it. glad your husband is feeling better. Well this is Sammy WI and he had a small gain. So me and him need to hit the trail again. Your little dog is so cute. Is the one the only one you have. We have a cat name guess what? Calicat. She usally go with us.

Ellen---Keep up the good work. It seems to be working for you. Love hearing from you.

Caliecat

CALIECAT

Here is a recpie from SBD , tjhat souns good. Thought I would share it with you guys. Caliecat

Tex-Mex Spinach OmeletStart to Finish: 25 minutes


Ingredients
1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 4 eggs
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
Dash salt
Dash ground cumin
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño chile peppers, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, or reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
3/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
1 recipe Corn-Pepper Relish
Directions
1. In a medium mixing bowl beat egg product, cilantro, salt, and cumin with a whisk or rotary beater until frothy.

2. Coat an unheated 10-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat or until skillet is hot.

3. Pour egg mixture into prepared skillet. Cook, without stirring,until egg mixture begins to set on the bottom and around edge. Run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with three-fourths of the spinach and half of the Corn-Pepper Relish. Using the spatula, lift and fold an edge of the omelet partially over filling. Top with remaining spinach and the remaining relish. Cut omelet in half; transfer omelet to warm plates.

Corn-Pepper Relish: In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper; 1/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro. Makes: 2 servings

Nutrition Facts
Calories 142, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 12, Sodium (mg) 393, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Fiber (g) 2, Protein (g) 17, Vitamin C (DV%) 70, Calcium (DV%) 16, Iron (DV%) 18, Vegetables (d.e.) .5, Very Lean Meat (d.e.) 2, High-fat Meat (d.e.) 5, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

LeanLioness

Lioness----So glad to see you join us. You will be a big help to us. I go to my end. and primary doctor every 2 months. they are proud of what I have done so far. I have not told them about the SBD yet. Will my next visit. I go in for a stress test this Thurs. to see about a by passed on my circulations problen I have. I think there is one more test he needs to run to find out for sure. I have a lot of medical problems beside my diabetic, which is why I have these problems. Wish all of this was available 20 years ago. whem i was firsst dianoise with it. Thru out the years I have had no one to talk about this to. Except my doctors. My blood work now is in the 6 group now after being a high of 7 or 8 most of the time.Everthing else is fine.

Hi chowhound---I know you are not a diebetic but getting your weigh down is really inportant so you will not get it. glad your husband is feeling better. Well this is Sammy WI and he had a small gain. So me and him need to hit the trail again. Your little dog is so cute. Is the one the only one you have. We have a cat name guess what? Calicat. She usally go with us.

Ellen---Keep up the good work. It seems to be working for you. Love hearing from you.

Caliecat

Most of the issues you are having where your circulation, heart, eyes, etc are concerned are complications from the diabetes........

Oh yes, I wish this information was around 20 years ago when I was a teenager, maybe my grandma would stil be alive.

She had glaucoma, heart problems, circulation issues that led to amputations............I keep these images in my mind because I will not have the mindset that her Dr allowed her to have. Her doctor allowed her to think that it is ok to eat the piece of apple pie because it had apples in it and she took her insulin shots..............

LeanLioness

Here is a recpie from SBD , tjhat souns good. Thought I would share it with you guys. Caliecat

Tex-Mex Spinach OmeletStart to Finish: 25 minutes


Ingredients
1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 4 eggs
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
Dash salt
Dash ground cumin
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño chile peppers, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, or reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
3/4 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
1 recipe Corn-Pepper Relish
Directions
1. In a medium mixing bowl beat egg product, cilantro, salt, and cumin with a whisk or rotary beater until frothy.

2. Coat an unheated 10-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat or until skillet is hot.

3. Pour egg mixture into prepared skillet. Cook, without stirring,until egg mixture begins to set on the bottom and around edge. Run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with three-fourths of the spinach and half of the Corn-Pepper Relish. Using the spatula, lift and fold an edge of the omelet partially over filling. Top with remaining spinach and the remaining relish. Cut omelet in half; transfer omelet to warm plates.

Corn-Pepper Relish: In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper; 1/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro. Makes: 2 servings

Nutrition Facts
Calories 142, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 12, Sodium (mg) 393, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Fiber (g) 2, Protein (g) 17, Vitamin C (DV%) 70, Calcium (DV%) 16, Iron (DV%) 18, Vegetables (d.e.) .5, Very Lean Meat (d.e.) 2, High-fat Meat (d.e.) 5, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

This sounds really good. Think i will make it except for leaving out the corn.

ellens292

Dear Lioness,
That sure sounds like a high proportion of fat, but an endo doc should know what's best for you. I just see my family doc and check in the diabetes clinic and their doc when needed now that I seem to be stablized, at least in the blood glucose department. Are you on insulin? I have type 2 and am on metformin only so far. I see that my goal weight is the same as yours. Right now it seems a looooong ways to go.
Ellen

LeanLioness

Dear Lioness,
That sure sounds like a high proportion of fat, but an endo doc should know what's best for you. I just see my family doc and check in the diabetes clinic and their doc when needed now that I seem to be stablized, at least in the blood glucose department. Are you on insulin? I have type 2 and am on metformin only so far. I see that my goal weight is the same as yours. Right now it seems a looooong ways to go.
Ellen

Fat is healthy for you. It helps to absor nutrients from the food you eat, helps keep you full longer, does NOT increase your cholestrol as previously thought..........

My Dr told me you can have high fat or high carbs...........diabetics don't need high carbs, so a high fat diet is more healthy for a diabetic in the absence of carbs.........


I bought a new book over the weekend, Called Eat FAT, Get THIN. It is similar to SBD and Atkins in that it is low carb also.

I will be reading it and let everyone know what I have learned so far.

CALIECAT

So Lioness how would you modified that SBC recipe to go with atikins? I am interest in your new book. Keep us informed.
Calie

LeanLioness

So Lioness how would you modified that SBC recipe to go with atikins? I am interest in your new book. Keep us informed.
Calie

Use regular, full-fat cheese instead of low fat and take out the corn.

Other than that, it is a great low carb recipe for me and anyone that does Atkins........

CALIECAT

I was going to ask you how you would modify This recipe . It sound pretty good. Need to make a run to the store and pick up some fresh eggs.
Caliecat

CALIECAT

HI everybody, Been a busy girl today. got my walk in and had my dance with richard simmons and been to the store Now I got to do laundry.

Meals are going great today.

I just have my goal set at 160 on acct. of my age, But may go lower as the time goes by. Its acording how I feel about it then. But I am so please with the way I am eating now.

Have a great day.
Caliecat

CALIECAT

Good morning,

It is going to be a great Day. I can just feel it in my old bones.
tpday is grocer shopping day. Got to get my list made out.
I am doing great on this Southbeach Diet. Its always nice to see the scale going down. I am into A pair of pants this morning That I hadn't wore in two years. Like I said this is going to be a great day.
I got the Richard Simmons DVD dthe other day and just love it.

Do your exercise and watch those thos carbs. take you medication and have a blast.

Caliecat

ellens292

Sounds like you are celebrating, Caliecat.
I love getting outside more now. The blossoms are glorious. And it's so much easier to get more exercise too.
Ellen

LeanLioness

Hi everyone!!

Since getting back to doing Atkins hard core, my blood sugars are on the low side of normal........

Now I have to get myself eating more!!! :noway: :noway:

I wish it would stop raining here so i could get out and enjoy the warm weather!!!

CALIECAT

I can't believe I haven't posted here tody/ But I don't see it. so here I am. Sorry about that.

Well I had a very busy day today/ Had a stress test early this morning. And it is so hot. My husband has not turn the a/c on yet. He doesn't get hot like I do. He knows once we start it up it will be every day.
Hey every body else is missing too. Where are you.

talk to you tomorrow
.Caliecat

beyondchowhound

Hi!
Caliecat I just realized you asked me about my little dog. She's a chihuahua from Tokyo. One of my sons lives there. Kind of a rescue thing. Bit of a story. My husky was named Hoki and we had to put him down a year ago. We still have his ashes, sigh. We still miss him of course. I have a tabby cat also, named Sophie.
I was doing really well all week and seem to be blowing it again. It seems I can't be good all the time. If I get sad or mad, I start eating. (I know it when I'm doing it that it is just an excuse to eat) Not really a lot though. Usually I am about 1350 calories and then my blow it days I am about 2000 calories. It almost seems like I try to sabotage. hmmmmm Sounds like I need a session on the couch. haha

CALIECAT

Hello chowhound~~~~~~~~~~

Good morning to you. Well in the morning is my WI day. I am looking forward to it. I had a good week so far. My husband is taking me out to eat tonight and I hope I can be good. I better be. My daughter coming out Sunday and we will go out to eat. But she is on SBD so that will be no problems

Time to go get breakfast now,
See you later
Calie

ellens292

Morning Calie,
Here's to Sat. WI. Look forward to hearing how you did. Enjoy your evening out.

Chowhound - It's a new day.

Lioness - nothing like atkins to get the blood sugars down. i did it once for 2 years then we were in India for several weeks where it is impossible to maintain. I guess we've all tried lots of different diets. Did you do an online search for recipes? I used to find lots there. Loved the protein pancake with egg and protein powder and sugar free syrup.

My blood sugar is coming down too with keeping the calories in check. Here's hoping we get some clear skies today for walking.

Ellen

CALIECAT

Hi Ellen---What part of the world are you from? I am so glad you join us. It is such a pleasure to have you with us. Together we can lick this thing. And the help of all the others. Did you go to this site for Low carbs recipes? Here is the link
:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html ~~~~~~~~~I I love it there. beeen all morning on it.
Looked at your profile you have came a long way. Just keep working on it. the 2 lb loss was grat.
Se you later.

Calie

ellens292

Hi Ellen---What part of the world are you from? I am so glad you join us. It is such a pleasure to have you with us. Together we can lick this thing. And the help of all the others. Did you go to this site for Low carbs recipes? Here is the link
:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html ~~~~~~~~~I I love it there. beeen all morning on it.
Looked at your profile you have came a long way. Just keep working on it. the 2 lb loss was grat.
Se you later.

Calie

Calie,
I'm Canadian, living in the beautiful OK valley of BC, a fruit growing, tourist area, hot and sunny most of the summer, lots of lakes.
I did spend the better part of 2 years in Dallas Tx when my boys were young, I was attending Bible College. We loved it, found the people so friendly and outgoing. Canadians tend to be a little more conservative.

Lioness - Calie's locarb link might interest you.

I did it once but after 2 years just got really tired of it, ended up gaining back all the weight and that's when I became diabetic. Now I just try for a fairly balanced lower calorie diet. So far it's working out OK.

Sunny day again, had a good long walk and will likely go out again later this afternoon to meet some friends for coffee.

Feel like I'm starting to get to know some of you.

Ellen

CALIECAT

Ellen your part of the country sound wonderful. What kind of Fruits trees? We only have peache, pears. We dont have any tho. How did you like Dallas? I was raised here all my life. And I love the Dallas Coeboys. Can't hardly wait till they start playing again.

Calie

CALIECAT

Hello Chowhound--Hope it is cooler there than it is here. Hot and muggy.
How did you eating plan go today? I had a a good day.

Ellen Here we are again. Did you have a nice day. Oh we do have a couple of Pecan trees in our yard, Mostly for shade trees. We get a crop about every 6 or 7 years. We had plenty of rain here lately so maybe we will have one this year. Our neighbor has 2 pear trees and when she has a ggod crop let us come doen and pick some.

Lionness~ Hope your day went great.I ask my diabetic doctor the last time I was there if I lose a lot of my weight could I get off of insulin and she said proboble not since I have had it so long.

Have a good weekend everybody. Watch those carbs

Calie

CALIECAT

Good morning my friends,

great night last night except for the heat and muggy weather. gonna be cooler today. thanks goodness. Seems like we juat went from winter to Summer. I have a 2 lb lost this week, that makes 15 lb since Dec'08. I feel pretty good about that. Rain is due in today.
My low carb diet is going over well for me.

Have a good week end. Watch them carbs and :drinker: :drinker: plenty of water/

Calie

CALIECAT

Hey I am sorry I missed yesterday. I don't know how.

I had a lovely Mother day and my blood sugar stayed steady. Stay on the low carbers way of eating.

My girls came by and brought gifts. I got a HRM, 2 real nice t-shirts. A 20 jar spice rack all filled with spices. I am going to throw all my old stuff out.

Hope you all had a good day too.

Calie

ellens292

Ellen your part of the country sound wonderful. What kind of Fruits trees? We only have peache, pears. We dont have any tho. How did you like Dallas? I was raised here all my life. And I love the Dallas Coeboys. Can't hardly wait till they start playing again.

Calie

Calie, We grew cherries and peaches, the neighbour's orchard was apples, pears, plums, apricots and there are lots of soft fruits and veggies. Summer's are wonderful for the diet.
Got to run. Glad you had a good MD.
Ellen

CALIECAT

Ellen , it sound like you live in Paridise. All those fresh fruits. Yum. When do you leave on your trip.
Calie