Enough of this Diabetes!
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Thank you very much Sharonks. I will pass this info along to her. I have also referred her to some classes that I saw they were offering on diabetes.org. I had no idea that they had classes and I think that’s pretty neat. I have also mentioned to her about at least walking during the day and really concentrating on her eating habits but that is really all I can do, it is really up to her to do the rest. Thank you very much for responding, much appreciated.0
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Hey all! Sounds like everyone is doing well and is accepting a diabetic lifestyle. Not that we elect to do so, but at least we are all tackling it and seeking advice and support. As for me and my challenges, my average weekly gluc has shot down to 105 and need to yet incorporate exercise on a daily basis. Found out I cannot eat ciabatta rolls this week 9blood shot up to 158 and that when i get below 80 for bg I get the shakes! YUCK! I can't believe that 80 is normal, but I guess its where all the non-diabetics live.
Well here's to ending my sixth week of vegan diet, (not counting the Dunkin Donuts cream I had on Thursday in my coffee of course)!!!! 1 more month to I see my doctor and I hope my a1c gets below 7! Its a start!
Keep on plugging on everyone! Everybody is doing great!
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This A1C may not drop as low as the next one will if you keep up what you are doing. It is a 3 month average and so if the first 1 1/2 months you were really high and the second half you were really low it will be good but not as low as an A1C done after 3 months of good control.
I just don't want you to get discouraged if it doesn't seem as low as it should be. You have been doing a great job.0 -
I kinda follow his program. The only thing I don't do is I eat fish. Everything else is vegan. That sounds weird. I'm vegan except I eat fish. I needed the protein and omega's. Anyway I've lost 50 ish lbs and my last A1C was 5.9 with no meds.0
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My husband and I started following Dr. Barnard's plan about 2 months ago. We are still eating seafood though, and some dairy (and ocassionally bacon - so hard to give up!). People look at me funny for going vegetarian. They are less harsh on you when you tell them it is for health reasons and not for any moral reason. SMH.
We started because I had gestational diabetes and a family history of diabetes. Just last week I was diagnosed with "pre-diabetes". My A1C was 6.4. Ugg. I spent 6 hours yesterday in a diabetes education class. Now I am on the carb counting plan. Of course I forgot to test my BS this morning. I need to get in the habit.
Thankfully my husband (who is not diabetic) is willing to help me get better. If only my MIL (who lives with us:explode: ) would stop bringing home the icecream. She was diagnosed with diabetes ~ 20 years ago. She lost the weight and figures she doesn't have diabetes anymore. I told her yesterday that she still has diabetes - she just may be contolling it better. Anyway - she is not very supportive.0 -
I just took a peek at your photos, Stick. What a sweet baby, you are blessed. And to have your hubby so supportive, wonderful.
I find now with the diabetes under better control I don't crave ice cream so much any more.
And if others are having treats it doesn't bother like it did when the metabolic syndrome had the upper hand. Still a ways to go tho'. Sites like this are a great help. 0 -
One of my biggest culprits....powdered coffee creamer.....it says 0 sugar.....read the ingredients thoroughly. It has corn syrup solids. I was drinking my 2 cups of coffee with creamer and when I tested my sugar was 180. I switched to half and half and my sugar has been 120-128. I knew something was wrong as it had been at least 8 hours since I had eaten. There are so many things hidden in the labels. Also watch light dressings sometimes they have extra sugar. So I am learning to read the labels thoroughly. Hope this helps!:smooched:0
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Good post Bevigal! Good to know!0
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It's interesting you should mention corn syrup because here in the UK one of the TV channels has done an expose on just how deadly it is with a GI much higher than sugar. The culprits of course is the Agri Food industry with their drive for even greater profit despite the negative effects on health. Add to that the drive for super sizing and it's not difficult to see why obesity levels are rising and diseases like Diabetes are now rampant. You make a valid point about so called healthy versions which are anything but. Our only defence is to be equipped with sound information and keeping a close eye on the actual ingredients in our food. Avoiding processed food has never been more necessary. Keep reading those labels and ignore all advertising. Advertisers simply seek greater profits for their products and to pot with the consequences.0
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7 weeks on the diet plan and things are looking good! Fear the 4th though, but just need to make healthy choices. Had talked to a Physicians Assistant this week at a party and he fired me up! EXERCISE and eat no junk was his battle cry. SO I have been slowly giving up things in bags (chips, popcorn, junk etc). and fast food and I am feeling much better. He told me to bring my family out for the walks and it really helps to connect and create an active lifestyle! My little 8 year old decided to run some of it!
Well lets all commit to another week of whatever we are doing and I feel like I am at the point where I really want to get serious about weight loss...It's a mindshift for sure!
Thank you all for your contimued support and my new food is Massel 7's vegetable boullion cubes with frozen veggies and chinese Veggie dumplings. less than 200 calories!
1 more month until I see my Doc and he is going to be ticked off that I lossed so much weight! I have less than polite words to say about that, so silence is golden!
Until next week!
Michael...0 -
Back On the vegan trail and still trying to manage diabetes. All I have to say is that diabetes doesnt take a vacation! Fasting was at 125 a couple days ago. I'd like to get it to 100 in two weeks....We shall see!0
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I just joined the group. I've been type 2 for several years but just started taking care of myself in July of 2012. I eat a low carb diet and "eat to my meter." My a1c was 10.7 last July and down to 6.3 in December. I've lost 44 pounds since last July. I'm interested in learning from others on here.0
