Re: Diabetes Control

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Kandy wrote:

<< Susie--in regard to a high carb diet not working for me...I was using low

carb and it was not working for me either. I have kidney problems and it is

not advised for me to use a very low carb diet. >>

Kidney problems as a diabetes complication? If you don't have " Dr.

Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, " I would sincerely urge you to get a copy.

<< I can certainly watch my carb intake and that is what the endo has

advised that I do. Tweak

the ADA diet (which I had stopped using back in November to start lowcarb)

and substitute veggies in a higher quantity if I choose not to eat 1/2 cup

potatoes, 1/3 c rice, etc. Example: 1 1/2 cups green beans = 1/2 cup

potatoes. By using the carb counting I only have to think about carbs, fat

and protein rather than all the exchange info that used to make up the ADA

exchange plan. >>

What many of us find is that we can manage by just making those subtle

adjustments in our eating ... eat the veggies fresh rather than overcooked;

select the monounsaturated fats, such as munching on freshly-ground flaxseed

or eating olives instead of french fries and chips; keeping salad fixings on

hand; and checking the carb count on the nutrition labels. That way we can

maintain good diabetes control without having to starve to death. As you

note, it is an uncomplicated approach.

<< Yes [the endo] did say that the sulfs are hard on the pancreas when I

asked him about the beta

cells, etc. He is not a dr that just prescribes and leaves you on your own.

He calls to check on you and has you fax your bg's to the office on a weekly

basis and if there are problems I am able to talk to him directly. >>

I am relieved when diabetics find good doctors. We will cheer along with you

as you are able to improve control.

Susie