Type 2 Diabetes

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  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I stand corrected on the subject of being able to have both T1Dm and T2Dm. OP, I am sorry for derailing the thread although I do believe that you can never learn too much about diabetes if you have it (just make sure you vet the source. There is so much misinformation out there) and this was new info to me.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    theocine wrote: »
    I athink I may have heard some of the same advice, especially about the number of carbs per meal or snack; however, I think they are meant to be maximums. In my opinion, starch is entirely optional, though I frequently include it. Balanced meals also do not require dairy, though it can be an excellent source for some essential nutrients. Get a variety of foods. Log it all and look beyond the macros. Chicken and fish aren't you're only options, but that greasy burger may not be something you awant to eat daily - or even every week. LEan ground beef in a tomato sauce over spaghetti squash or a sweet potato with a salad can be quite nutricious. Maybe a roasted pork loin with roasted root veggies.

    The red meat (beef and pork) restriction may have more to do with your kidney problems, so it's worth asking.

    Try to have an individual appointment with the nutitionist. Discuss what you like to eat and your goals.

    @cilladade - I agree that an individual appointment with the nutritionist would be a good idea. Sound like the class isn't focused enough for you or that you are not getting enough individual attention.

    I would stay away from nutritionists. Many have minimal training, especially in diabetes. You would be better off going to a Registered Dietician or a Certified Diabetic Educator. As a newly diagnosed diabetic, insurance often covers appointments like these (but check with yours to be sure). Many insurance companies will have a dedicated diabetes benefits specialist you can talk to who can guide you through what they cover.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,053 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    theocine wrote: »
    I athink I may have heard some of the same advice, especially about the number of carbs per meal or snack; however, I think they are meant to be maximums. In my opinion, starch is entirely optional, though I frequently include it. Balanced meals also do not require dairy, though it can be an excellent source for some essential nutrients. Get a variety of foods. Log it all and look beyond the macros. Chicken and fish aren't you're only options, but that greasy burger may not be something you awant to eat daily - or even every week. LEan ground beef in a tomato sauce over spaghetti squash or a sweet potato with a salad can be quite nutricious. Maybe a roasted pork loin with roasted root veggies.

    The red meat (beef and pork) restriction may have more to do with your kidney problems, so it's worth asking.

    Try to have an individual appointment with the nutitionist. Discuss what you like to eat and your goals.

    @cilladade - I agree that an individual appointment with the nutritionist would be a good idea. Sound like the class isn't focused enough for you or that you are not getting enough individual attention.

    I would stay away from nutritionists. Many have minimal training, especially in diabetes. You would be better off going to a Registered Dietician or a Certified Diabetic Educator. As a newly diagnosed diabetic, insurance often covers appointments like these (but check with yours to be sure). Many insurance companies will have a dedicated diabetes benefits specialist you can talk to who can guide you through what they cover.

    Even better!
  • cilladade
    cilladade Posts: 18 Member
    Great ideas. I would love that recipe! It sounds very yummy. Thank you!!
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    cilladade wrote: »
    Yes, it is a legit question. It's not that I'm purposely not eating the amount of calories and number of carbs the nutritionist is telling me to eat. It's actually not my doctor who's telling me anything. I'm getting this info from a nutritionist class that consist of about 20 other people who range from all races, age, weight, and other health issues. I just can't force myself to eat that much calories a day and I don't want to eat that much carbs a day. Is that wrong? I was eating carbs like crazy before and that's how I got here. So I just feel like if I'm going to beat this I need to make a big change. I've done some research and many people have said low carb and high protein is a great start. I've been doing it for a month now and it's getting better. But after being told I need to eat a complete balanced meal that consist of the starch, veggies, protein, dairy, and fat it's been hard to do. I feel like that is just a lot of food. I'm just so tired of eating chicken and fish. I miss that greasy burger or carne asada burrito.

    Is that legit?
    WBB55 wrote: »
    Your doctor is giving you around 200 carbs per day. How many are you aiming for and if it's lower than 200, why are you aiming lower than your doctor suggested?

    Legit question.

    Are your chicken and fish plain? Kick up the spices! I have a cold, so am all about spicy Asian soup right now, and am currently enjoying Tom Ka Gai. To reduce calories, I use less coconut milk and more stock. I use the recipe from the Joy of Cooking, which I cannot find online, but could scan if you are interested. This is similar, but I'd leave out the turmeric. I eat this with a small amount of rice or rice noodles and green peas or broccoli.

    Also, chicken thighs have a lot more flavor than chicken breast. I mostly use chicken breast in a stir fry or baked skin-on and bone-in.

    Here's another flavorful chicken recipe: http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/slow-cooker-burmese-style-noodles-31184 I reduce the coconut milk to 8 ounces and only have an ounce or so of cooked noodles with it.


  • cilladade
    cilladade Posts: 18 Member
    I agree! Thinking about switching over to Kaiser cause I've heard great things from other people who have them and get way better support and service. They have a 24/7 nutritionist for you to ask questions. How cool is that?!!!
    earlnabby wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    theocine wrote: »
    I athink I may have heard some of the same advice, especially about the number of carbs per meal or snack; however, I think they are meant to be maximums. In my opinion, starch is entirely optional, though I frequently include it. Balanced meals also do not require dairy, though it can be an excellent source for some essential nutrients. Get a variety of foods. Log it all and look beyond the macros. Chicken and fish aren't you're only options, but that greasy burger may not be something you awant to eat daily - or even every week. LEan ground beef in a tomato sauce over spaghetti squash or a sweet potato with a salad can be quite nutricious. Maybe a roasted pork loin with roasted root veggies.

    The red meat (beef and pork) restriction may have more to do with your kidney problems, so it's worth asking.

    Try to have an individual appointment with the nutitionist. Discuss what you like to eat and your goals.

    @cilladade - I agree that an individual appointment with the nutritionist would be a good idea. Sound like the class isn't focused enough for you or that you are not getting enough individual attention.

    I would stay away from nutritionists. Many have minimal training, especially in diabetes. You would be better off going to a Registered Dietician or a Certified Diabetic Educator. As a newly diagnosed diabetic, insurance often covers appointments like these (but check with yours to be sure). Many insurance companies will have a dedicated diabetes benefits specialist you can talk to who can guide you through what they cover.

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