Newbie

[Guest guest]

>We live in north georgia between about an hour north of Atlanta. I'm

>looking for some good advice and information about recipes and good

>diabetic treats. I've tried some sugar free candy but it tastes nasty

>so if anyone has some good suggestions I would appreciate it.

>

>Anyway thank you for letting me join.

>

>

Welcome, . I am a Type II in Kennesaw, Georgia (near Marietta)

Patty

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone!! my name is S. and i reside in the Newport

News area of Virginia. I found out " on accident " that i was diabetic

on Valantines Day (this year).

Hi, ! Welcome to the list :-) Oh gosh... what a day to find out

you have diabetes... on Valentine's Day!

Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

I started school FT about 5

weeks ago. This has been very stressful. I have 5 hours of lecture a

day, from 8am to 1pm (that's for 2 classes). We do not get a lunch

break, just 10 min's between classes. I have found my self unable to

resist the land of the jusnk machines in the breakroom.

Carry a small baggie of nuts with you, ... they'll be a good

substitute for the junk food. You can buy large bags of almonds and pecans

at SAM's club and probably in the produce department of many grocery stores.

They're low carb, but will keep your energy going... don't eat too many,

though, if you're watching your fat :-)

Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

> Message: 6

> Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 15:04:16 -0000

>

> Subject: newbie

>

,

Welcome aboard! A couple of suggestions: If you are

in college full time, there should be some kind of

campus medical facility. See if you can be treated by

a doctor there.

As far as a snack, someone else already suggested

nuts, which works great. If you have a hankering for

something sweet, they have the caramel rice cakes

(other flavors too, but that's my favorite!) You can

buy them in individual bags, like a small bag of

chips, they are only 15 grams of carbs, and they also

have peanut butter in individual tubes that travel in

a purse very well. So, peanut butter and caramel rice

cakes would make a great easy and portable snack.

Test frequently, and you'll learn what foods effect

your bg's. I have found that even a spoonful of rice

kills my bg's, but pineapple actually seems to lower

them! (go figure). If I eat just a carb (like a

waffle) my numbers go up, but eat the same waffle with

a couple of breakfast sausages, and I'm fine.

Everyone is different, and a lot of times it doesn't

seem to make sense.

Good luck, and let us know how you are doing.

> Maybe suggest a few snack

> ideas for me, and any

> comments or suggestions would be very much

> appreciated. Thank you so

> much in advance!!!

>

> Type II, Feb.14, 2002

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the tips. I have been reading about the balance of what we

eat is key. Hence the waffle alone raises Bg's, it burns quicker in our systems.

But when we add a protien, or something with a little fat, it slows down how

quickly the carb is getting into our system (this is what my understanding is

anyway...lol). I will let you guys know what i find out and thanks to all of you

have been halping me. I have learned so much from this list already!!!!

c m wrote:

> Message: 6

> Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 15:04:16 -0000

>

> Subject: newbie

>

,

Welcome aboard! A couple of suggestions: If you are

in college full time, there should be some kind of

campus medical facility. See if you can be treated by

a doctor there.

As far as a snack, someone else already suggested

nuts, which works great. If you have a hankering for

something sweet, they have the caramel rice cakes

(other flavors too, but that's my favorite!) You can

buy them in individual bags, like a small bag of

chips, they are only 15 grams of carbs, and they also

have peanut butter in individual tubes that travel in

a purse very well. So, peanut butter and caramel rice

cakes would make a great easy and portable snack.

Test frequently, and you'll learn what foods effect

your bg's. I have found that even a spoonful of rice

kills my bg's, but pineapple actually seems to lower

them! (go figure). If I eat just a carb (like a

waffle) my numbers go up, but eat the same waffle with

a couple of breakfast sausages, and I'm fine.

Everyone is different, and a lot of times it doesn't

seem to make sense.

Good luck, and let us know how you are doing.

> Maybe suggest a few snack

> ideas for me, and any

> comments or suggestions would be very much

> appreciated. Thank you so

> much in advance!!!

>

> Type II, Feb.14, 2002

>

>

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[Guest guest]

--- palemaiden74 wrote:

> Hello everyone!! my name is S. and i

> reside in the Newport

> News area of Virginia.

Hey, neighbor! Well, not any more, but we used to

live in Newport News years ago. Whereabouts in NN?

Its like i have

> lost all self control, i feel so tired and have no

> will power.

I find that if I stay on my healthy eating plan, I'm

mostly okay, but once I start eating the foods that

are not so good for me, it's hard to get back on

track. I get tired and hungry and feeling sorry for

myself...who could possibly be so cruel as to expect

me to deprive myself of the food I love, besides??

> Generally i am unmotivated and depressed. I started

> school FT about 5

> weeks ago.

Where are you going? I went to , back in

the old days when it was all in one building!

I have found

> my self unable to

> resist the land of the jusnk machines in the

> breakroom.

Yep, I know where you are coming from. For me it's

the snacks I serve the children - I work in a day care

center. There are a couple of snacks that I just go

ahead and enjoy: if we have Wheat Thins and cream

cheese, for instance, I'm just extra careful the rest

of the day. That's worth it. What really gets me

annoyed at myself is when I end up eating handfuls of

Teddy Grahams, just because they are there and I am

hungry.

I have found that I need to bring my own snack, and

make sure it's not only healthy but filling and

delicious. Raw veges don't do it.... For me, Bran

Crisp crackers with peanut butter (or almond butter or

tahini), or All Bran Extra Fiber (my kids call it

" hamster food " )with almonds or hazelnuts work well.

They take long enough to eat and I really like both...

but the fat is monounsaturated and they have lots of

fiber. Each is about 7 - 10 carbs worth.

I've also made muffins with soy flour, bran, and

Splenda. High protein, high fiber, and they satisfy

the craving for a sweet treat.

Confusion is the normal state for a while after

diagnosis...as they say, if you think you understand

what is going on, you have obviously missed something!

But it gets easier as you find what works for you.

And you will.

As you can tell, I am way behind in answering my

email...how are things going for you by now, ?

Sophia

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[Guest guest]

Hello, diabetes list. I'm new to this, just diagnosed two days ago and

started on Glucophage. Got very sketchy information from the doctor. No

health insurance so I have to use the free clinic, but 100 500mg Glucophage

cost me $35, so I guess it's not all bad. No, I don't have a meter yet, but

I'm doing my research on the web, and a trip to the corner RiteAid is on

today's to-do list. I'm reading Gretchen Becker's Type 2... the First Year,

and signed up for Joslin's on-line classes. I'm trying to figure out what

my new *standard* grocery list should look like, but that is soooo

confusing. On the brighter side, I've already lost 30 lbs., am still losing

and DD is getting married in January - she will have a much slimmer Mother

of the Bride. BSL is way too high to comtemplate candy right now, so turned

off the lights and skipped Halloween altogether. Yacketa, yacketa - I'm

sooo glad these email lists are here. Any advice or suggestions gratefully

received.

Glad to meet you,

Carol

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/1/2002 5:26:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,

croberts@... writes:

> Joslin's on-line classes

Tell me more about this class?

Thanks

Betty

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/1/2002 5:26:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,

croberts@... writes:

> I'm trying to figure out what

> my new *standard* grocery list should look like, but that is soooo

> confusing. On the brighter side, I've already lost 30 lbs., am still

> losing

Hi Carol,

Welcome to the group. You are going to find there is no " standard " grocery

list. Diabetes is not a one size fits all. What one person can eat, another

cannot. All of us have to work out our own plan. I can eat more carbs when

I know I'm going to be busy - housework, gardening, walking, shopping, etc

after eating. I have more carbs for breakfast and lunch, then usually light

carbs (salad or something similar) for dinner. The best way to find out what

will work for you is to try a new food, then test two hours later,

remembering to write down the food, amount and if you exercised before or

after eating. I know diabetes and having to keep records can be

overwhelming, but it doesn't take long to learn what will and will not work.

Exercising plays a major role in helping to keep bg's normal. Another

suggestion, if you eat a food that you really like and you get a high bg

reading, the next time, try eating a smaller amount.

Congratulations on the weight loss. Losing weight also helps to keep bg's

under control. Keep posting, ask questions, make comments/suggestions. We

are all still learning.

Eunice

type 2 - Sensible eating/exercise/positive attitude/Faith in God

[Guest guest]

Carol, you're off to a great start! As far as grocery lists, once

you get a meter and start testing you'll be able to better tell how

foods affect you but you can't go wrong with fresh non-starchy

vegetables. Salads and greens are great choices, too.

Christy

> Hello, diabetes list. I'm new to this, just diagnosed two days ago

and

> started on Glucophage. Got very sketchy information from the

doctor. No

> health insurance so I have to use the free clinic, but 100 500mg

Glucophage

> cost me $35, so I guess it's not all bad. No, I don't have a meter

yet, but

> I'm doing my research on the web, and a trip to the corner RiteAid

is on

> today's to-do list. I'm reading Gretchen Becker's Type 2... the

First Year,

> and signed up for Joslin's on-line classes. I'm trying to figure

out what

> my new *standard* grocery list should look like, but that is soooo

> confusing. On the brighter side, I've already lost 30 lbs., am

still losing

> and DD is getting married in January - she will have a much slimmer

Mother

> of the Bride. BSL is way too high to comtemplate candy right now,

so turned

> off the lights and skipped Halloween altogether. Yacketa, yacketa -

I'm

> sooo glad these email lists are here. Any advice or suggestions

gratefully

> received.

>

> Glad to meet you,

>

> Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol, you're off to a great start! As far as grocery lists, once

you get a meter and start testing you'll be able to better tell how

foods affect you but you can't go wrong with fresh non-starchy

vegetables. Salads and greens are great choices, too.

Christy

> Hello, diabetes list. I'm new to this, just diagnosed two days ago

and

> started on Glucophage. Got very sketchy information from the

doctor. No

> health insurance so I have to use the free clinic, but 100 500mg

Glucophage

> cost me $35, so I guess it's not all bad. No, I don't have a meter

yet, but

> I'm doing my research on the web, and a trip to the corner RiteAid

is on

> today's to-do list. I'm reading Gretchen Becker's Type 2... the

First Year,

> and signed up for Joslin's on-line classes. I'm trying to figure

out what

> my new *standard* grocery list should look like, but that is soooo

> confusing. On the brighter side, I've already lost 30 lbs., am

still losing

> and DD is getting married in January - she will have a much slimmer

Mother

> of the Bride. BSL is way too high to comtemplate candy right now,

so turned

> off the lights and skipped Halloween altogether. Yacketa, yacketa -

I'm

> sooo glad these email lists are here. Any advice or suggestions

gratefully

> received.

>

> Glad to meet you,

>

> Carol

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/10/2002 6:34:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

bunni972@... writes:

> I

> have lost about 20 or so pds since starting the meds

Hi,

Losing the weight is probably helping to keep your bg's under control. Keep

up the good work and you may be able to come off meds.

Eunice

Type 2 - Sensible eating/exercise/positive attitude/Faith in God

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Nina!

I myself was diagnosed in '97, but I joined the list just last month.

9.4. Hmmm. I remember testing when I was over in England

in 2000, and the numbers came up in that range; over here

blood sugar numbers come out between 95 (moderately low)

and about 250 (high). I wonder whether it's just a factor of

10?

well, anyway, I've been Type 2 diabetic for five

years, and I'm 52, and it's not an impossible

way to live at all. It's tiresome, I suppose, but let's just say

it gives life just a lot more texture!

As soon as I was diagnosed I was sent to one of the local

hospitals for a sort of education and information treatment.

They showed me how to adjust my diet, adjust my lifestyle,

check blood sugar, etc. (Obviously you've done that already!)

If you have any questions, just ask.

Arch

>>> ninamcd30@... 11/19/02 07:27AM >>>

Hi there everybody.

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I am almost 33 and

have PCOS. I was told I was insulin resistant, but now that has

moved on to diabetes. I am still trying to adjust to the fact that I

have this, and am still gaining knowledge.

My blood sugar this morning (home test kit) was 9.4.

Any advice you could give me would be very gratefully appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Hi Nina!

I'm Type 2, diagnosed at age 43 (6 years ago)and only now feel that

I'm getting it together with my eating attitudes and practices.

Changes are slow for me, but not for everyone. Your reaching out for

support so soon shows flexibility (I took 6 years!).

Anyhow, sounds like you asked for the voices of experience and here's

my two cents:

Experiment - find what's right for you as you listen to others. This

disease is baffling and affects everyone differently.

Test - I avoid the home bg tests, but they are helpful. I learned

from the home test how important it is to avoid carbs from processed

grains, especially in the A.M. I no longer feel sleepy because of

this discovery!

Finger-prick anxiety - It's hard for me to prick myself. Sometimes

takes 10 minutes to work up and do it! At first I just resented it!

Now I kind of just watch TV and keep tapping the pen 'til

it " happens. " I sort of treat it like going to the bathroom - an

inevitable daily routine that's good for me and private.

Patience with the Process of Change - Maybe you don't need this, but

this is something I had to learn. Diabetes has challened my most

deep-seated eating and exercise habits. It's taken years to not feel

deprived as I give up breads, sweets, etc. Amazingly, discarding

these things one-by-one has ocurred to the point that their ingestion

feels " weird " to me. I still binge, but less often. I actually DID

NOT eat candy this past Halloween!

My body apparently still produces insulin and I am very greatful. I

am also greatful for the stories I hear on this site. Best wishes to

you, Nina and good health!

Berry

> Hi there everybody.

>

> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I am almost 33

and

> have PCOS. I was told I was insulin resistant, but now that has

> moved on to diabetes. I am still trying to adjust to the fact that

I

> have this, and am still gaining knowledge.

> My blood sugar this morning (home test kit) was 9.4.

> Any advice you could give me would be very gratefully appreciated.

> Many thanks.

>

> Ninaxx

[Guest guest]

>

> 9.4. Hmmm. I remember testing when I was over in England

> in 2000, and the numbers came up in that range; over here

> blood sugar numbers come out between 95 (moderately low)

> and about 250 (high). I wonder whether it's just a factor of

> 10?

Hello,

I'm new too! Type 2 for 2 and a bit years now. 26 years old, Canadian

gal. Married, 2 kitties

The conversion from mmols (rest of the world) and mg/dl (US) is 18.

I've just started to seriously get back into exercise again. When I

was first diagnosed, I had high liver tests too, so I really worked

on the diet and exercised 5 times a week for 40 mins. I did this for

6 months and lost no weight, and no change in dress size. I became a

little jaded and I let the exercise slip, then the diet a little too.

Strangly enough, my HGA1C has only improved and the last test was 5.4

(or 0.054 as it is written in Canada).

Now I have high blood pressure so I am really paying attention and I

have started the exercise again. Provided it doesn't kill me I

hope that it will help. I want to have kids in the next few years,

and that is my motivation now to stick to this and be as healthy as I

can be.

~ Jayd

[Guest guest]

>>> artemis_rat@... 11/19/02 06:51PM >>>

> Hello,

> I'm new too! Type 2 for 2 and a bit years now. 26 years old, Canadian

> gal. Married, 2 kitties

Hi! good to have you here!

> The conversion from mmols (rest of the world) and mg/dl (US) is 18.

Who'd have thunk it! Must remember that.

> I've just started to seriously get back into exercise again. When I

> was first diagnosed, I had high liver tests too, so I really worked

> on the diet and exercised 5 times a week for 40 mins. I did this for

> 6 months and lost no weight, and no change in dress size. I became a

> little jaded and I let the exercise slip, then the diet a little too.

> Strangly enough, my HGA1C has only improved and the last test was 5.4

> (or 0.054 as it is written in Canada).

Good for you. Even if you don't actually lose weight, from all I've

heard, exercise has multiple benefits way beyond simple weight-loss.

> Now I have high blood pressure so I am really paying attention and I

> have started the exercise again. Provided it doesn't kill me I

> hope that it will help. I want to have kids in the next few years,

> and that is my motivation now to stick to this and be as healthy as I

> can be.

I'm sure we're all rooting for you

Arch

[Guest guest]

My girl has been sick sine birth. Agitated, confused, hallucinations and could

not ever turn her brain off to sleep. Severe racing thoughts.She was diagnosed

with lyme/bartonella. Doctor put her on bactrim and mino. I saw a little

improvement where she was able to take a shower but her OCD got worse and she

was really mean on it for months. Psychiatrist added in prozac. I was surprised

she not get violent with prozac, which she does with any med. or supp. we try..

i think since we have the (low dose) bactrim and mino. in her...she can handle

other sups and meds. Anyway.....we see some improvement in this very sick child,

but she is still really stuck in her own world. She can't stop staring at

computer and its the same show over and over. She is just stuck. We were

thinking autism and then i remembered she was a bit more normal acting when her

clostridia was being treated with Vanco.. We will start her back on vancomycen

and see what happens. anyone relate to this???

any comments or advice? thanks for having me in your group!