blood test results

alexa137

Ive tried fiber one and kashi and its so nasty yuck!
i usually eat cheerios, multigrain cheerios, honey nut cheerios,
i just got some corn flakes, rice krispies
if i look on the box and the sugar is 10g is that too high?
whats the highest i can go?
im gonna check more boxes

kbw414

sorry but def not throwing away $40 in groceries, maybe just cut back a little

I know how you feel. I hate being wasteful too. Just think positive: if you can fix your metabolic issues, you can return to eating your favorite foods (including cereal) in moderation.

I don't have blood sugar problems anymore and I eat 1-2 servings of grains a day including brown rice, quinoa, millet, etc.
What's fantastic is that I don't even need to feel guilty about making these food choices anymore because they don't aggravate my blood sugar levels!

So, it doesn't have to be permanent

Rags2Righteous

For cholesterol: Don't just look at your overall fat intake... monitoring your Saturated Fat intake can do wonders! Saturated fat appears in a number of foods such as cookies, cakes, cheeses, etc.

Also, I agree with those who have suggested eating more fiber rich foods, including oatmeal, whole grains, and even drinking psyllium (like Metamucil).

Prefessa

Ive tried fiber one and kashi and its so nasty yuck!
i usually eat cheerios, multigrain cheerios, honey nut cheerios,
i just got some corn flakes, rice krispies
if i look on the box and the sugar is 10g is that too high?
whats the highest i can go?
im gonna check more boxes

Its not about the sugar in your cereal, its about the sugar it turns into 1 hr later. For instance Instant Mashed Potatoes...0 sugar, GI of 110....It will spike your blood sugar 10% more severly than glucose! Cold Cereal is very easy to digest...particularly things that melt in your mouth like Cheerios, and Corn Flakes.

BTW: Metabolic Syndrome is a clinical condition when identified by a 3 hr glucose tolerence test with insulin levels. The series of Risk Factors Is a result of the metabolic issues that the disease causes. Generally elevated Trigycerides. Borderline Hypertension, Elevated C-Reactive Protein(inflammation) and Low HDL, elevated LDL.

Diet and exercise is allways a treatment requirement. No matter what Medication a Doctor will prescribe for BS issues, they all will state the following..."This drug, along with diet and exercise, helps control blood sugar." So Even meds are useless w/o lifestyle changes. As metabolic syndrome progresses into Stage 2 and Stage 3 Diabetes Mellitus...the drugs get nastier and more toxic eventually leading to end stage insulin dependant Type 2 diabetes.

See your doctor and see what he or she says! and for your own good...cut back on the cereal or at least eat some protein and healthy fat with it to slow it down.

formersec

You should go see a registered dietitian.

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Agreed. A dietician can help you cut through all the misinformation out there and put together an eating plan that will address your borderline conditions and maybe also prevent new health problems.

You could check with your local hospital to see if it offers a wellness program that would allow you to consult with a dietician for free or very low cost. If you have health insurance, see if your carrier has health and wellness programs or if it will pay for you to see a dietician as part of your health insurance coverage.

lmarshel

ok so i got my blood test results back today and not so good
my fasting blood sugar and cholesterol are boderline elevated

can anyone help to tell me what to eat and what not to eat to fix this?
you can look at my dairy if that helps
thx

I think this is something you should have discussed in-depth with your doctor before leaving the office or make another appointment to go back and have a talk to see what your doctor suggests.

Debbe2

ok so i got my blood test results back today and not so good
my fasting blood sugar and cholesterol are boderline elevated

can anyone help to tell me what to eat and what not to eat to fix this?
you can look at my dairy if that helps
thx

I'm so sorry but you asked. Donuts, mashed potatoes, granola bars, cereal not so good for keeping blood sugar numbers stable. Think outside perimeter of grocery store; produce, fish, meats, dairy sections best. Prepared foods, crackers, chips, cakes, ice cream not so good

jms3533

I switched to a primarily plant based diet 3 months ago. I still eat some cheese and greek yogurt. I feel so much better. I haven't gotten updated blood results, but and eager to see them. Feel free to check my food plan. Watch the movie, Forks over Knives. Available streaming via Netflix.

cutethang1

ask your doctor to send you to the diabetes classes available. You can learn all the tools you need to keep this at bay and see a dietician. Everyone is different. Based on your bloodwork, age, weight, height etc they will complete a meal plan for you. I was very fortunate as I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2008 - was put on metformin and after my 70 lb weight loss I was taken off my medication and all is good. Private message me if you would like more detailed information.

Chuldah

Looking at your diary you eat mostly processed foods and sugars. I'd suggest eating more natural foods and avoid processed foods. Anything that has more than 5 grams of fat and 10 grams of sugar in a serving should be avoided per nutritionists. Looking at labels will help. Also have about 75 grams of protein a day. You can use this site to help with the sugar issue.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/
It will tell you when a food is inflammatory and what the sugar content is and will help with your cholesterol and sugar issues.
I will tell you that I don't have sugar issues per se but when I made an effort to avoid processed foods and eat natural foods (such as nuts instead of granola bars, plain greek yogurt instead of high-sugar flavored yogurts, and plain whole fruits instead of sugary desserts) my fasting blood sugar dropped more than 10 points in six months. You palate may have to get used to the new tastes but you will feel so much better that you won't miss the processed foods. And when you decide to have them they're not nearly as good.
Best of luck to you.

Lozze

My dad when he was diagnosed cut out a lot of processed stuff. That helped him. He still has what he wants but he cuts down. I know the big thing they told him at his classes was to cut out cheese. (and his story was all the men looked at the woman running it and said 'nope, not going to happen' He did cut down)

The cereal is not good for you. If your pre-diabetes turns into full blown Type 2 you'll be spending a lot more than $40!

_Kitten_Kate

No offense but you sound a little stubborn in not wanting to give up your sugary high GI cereal and foods.
You need to educate yourself about what Diabetes does to your body. What it does to your vessels, your organs, your heart.
If you are aware of what this could do to you, you will be a little more concerned about what you put in your mouth. And I doubt it will be sugar or white foods.
If your Doctor didn't give you any info when you were at his office... then you should see an endocrinologist. They specialize in this.

Check with your local health department. OR,
http://www.diabetes.org/

They have local events, classes and screenings.

alexa137

well you also have to take in consideration that i only have about $25 to spend a week on groceries for my daughter and I, so i have to budget and do alot of couponing! i dont eat alot of fruits and veggies because they are expensive and there are never coupons for them!
also i eat all 3 meals at home b/c i am home 24-7

Chuldah

Diabetes medicine is very expensive too. Fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy foods are the fuel your body (and your daughter's body) needs. Consider replacing some of the processed items you eat with fresh ones. It's not nearly as expensive as you might think, but it does take a shift in your thinking and some work to find suitable recipes. Here are some links:
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=7#protein
http://genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
http://www.drmirkin.com/goodfood/introduction.html
http://simply-saving.com/making-your-own-salad-dressing/
http://www.bachelorpan.com/

Prefessa

I understand your dilema...It is something that is very common...High Carb foods are the most cost effective for those on a budget and processed high carb foods are the ones that typically have "Extreme Coupon" potential. Folks like GMI know that if they can get you to buy this stuff once, you'll be back. There like drug dealers that give you the first buzz on the house.

We had the same thing growing up....we ate high carb, meatless meals very often. Tons of Rice, potatoes, pasta, polenta, bread. Now 5 out six in my immediate family have blood sugar issues. A pancreas only is cabable of making so many units of insulin in its lifespan. Metabolic Syndrome just makes your pancreas run balls out so it wears out sooner. Its akin to driving an old car with the pedal to the floor most of the time...something has to give.

Look for Eggs on sale, if you could add protein and a little fat to a smaller portion of cereal you will minimize the insulin response. Also Legumes purchased dry and cooked at home are healthy alternatives to high GI Carbs, fill you up, are a source for vegan protein and are cheaper than dirt. Pasta made Al dente...is also not so bad....and Al Dente is really chewy...not what the box says....I generally take like 25% off the cook time...it keeps cooking after its drained.

Its sad but true...no one offers discounts coupons or 2 for one deals on the healthiest foods like produce or lean proteins. Its only gonna get worse with the rising price of petroleum.

Best of luck to you...hang in there!

pauljsolie

Exercise, exercise, exercise!!! Exercise will bring blood sugar and cholesterol down. One year ago my fasting blood sugar was 101 and total cholesterol was 190. I pretty much kept eating the same and this past doctors visit blood sugar was 84 and cholesterol 134. Exercise definitely helps to bring down blood sugar as much as changing your diet. Just what my experience has been.

^^^ Is soild information. But please read close "FASTING". 70 to 100 fasting blood sugar would hit normal ranges. But a random test during a day of 101 would be very common. A known dibetic with a random daily test of 84 with any altered level of mental presence and negative stroke test/head trauma would get treatment in my ambulance more often than not, depending on how far out from the ER we are.

Blood sugar numbers are very much realitive to the situation (timing of food intake). So don't get caught up just looking at the numbers alone and think that a certain number is always good or always bad.

Those were my 12 hour fasting numbers but I understand what you are saying. I try to keep on top of my number, test once a week during the day just so I know. My blood glucose monitor is just as important to me as my blood pressure monitor.

Your numbers were good to start with and went to awesome with the work you put in.

Really? Cuz my doctor scared the crap out of me last year. He said 101 after a fast is too high and started talking about pre diabetes and all that. Oh well, I guess it worked. Thanks, it wasn't really that hard, just started walking, then did Insanity.

Lesa_Sass

So you do not have that much money to spend on groceries, yet you have 20 boxes of cereal? Seriously, do you not see anything wrong with this picture? Cereal is expensive, I am sure you can replace a box of cereal with a few apples.

But I am sure you are going to come back with some snippy comment about that too.

Exactly why did you come here, to get help or sympathy?

Mel2626

Hi There! i received the same diagnosis last year. I had quite a few tests and they all stated that I was in the pre-diabetic range. The good news for you is that you can reverse this just by watching what you eat (and any exercise won't hurt either!). A few others have mentioned the GI numbers in foods. GI means Glycemic Index. The funny thing about GI's for foods is that some of the foods that you thought were good for you may actually have a high GI rating which is affecting your blood sugar. What helped me was to start learning how to eat "more like a diabetic". There are many great articles about what you could be eating to help lower your blood sugar. Food with a lower GI (55 and lower) are going to help, while ones at the high range will hurt. But keep in mind that you should start eating more veggies and limit your breads and cereals. I also started to replace any sugar I was adding into foods with a sugar substitute like Splenda and Stevia. I know some people are completely against sugar substitutes, but for me it made all the difference. If you can't afford fresh veggies, try frozen. It's not as nutritious as fresh but it's the next best thing and much more affordable! Try limiting your processed foods. Yes, they are cheap, but you're only hurting yourself in the long-run. Start clipping coupons, shopping in lower priced stores and buying store brand items so you get more for your money. I completely understand how tough it can be to eat healthier on a strict budget but little changes here and there are really going to help! Many others on here have had helpful comments. Best of luck and feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. I've been there and, though I'm not perfect, I'm really starting to get the hang of it so I know you can too!


http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm <---to get started-not all -inclusive but you get the idea. I can't remember what the best site was but this is just an idea to start you off.