I'm new here (started yesterday), thanks to my doctor. Unfortunately, I have no sugar-free, low-fat foods around here except canned and frozen vegetables. Even my canned fruit is in heavy syrup. These are foods left over from before my husband passed away. I can't afford to replace all of them yet, but I'll replace them as…
My home-care nurse told me to drop my insulin by 10 units last night to try to avoid low blood-sugar episodes again. However, my blood sugar was lower today than yesterday: 83. I was really surprised. I'm going to have to eat very soon.
Hello, MFP members. My doctor sent me here after my appointment with him yesterday. I'm a very recent widow, got diagnosed with diabetes II a month ago, have had 11 operations in the last two years on my legs, and in the last three weeks, I've gained 18 pounds. Neither the doctor nor I can figure out why, so he sent me…
I want to go back to eating what I want, but only in moderation until I can get the right foods in my freezer and pantry. I don't want to waste any food, but I have all the high-fat, full-sugar, and high-carb stuff. I can't afford to replace thrown-out or donated foods. I'm looking for help and suggestions. I'm spending…
