Diabetes

i knew it was coming....both my parents have it - my mom's brother had it....

i was dignosed with diabetes last week. i'm kinda, sorta reeling....

does anyone else have it? what types of foods do you eat without spiking your blood sugar? i EXIST on carbs...so i know i'm in big trouble....

Re: Diabetes

This year will be 27 years for me. Still going strong.

Definitely get some Glycemic Index books or websites. That will explain carbs and sugars, and the differences between the different types.

You can still have carbs, you just have to know what types, and how much.

For me, for some reason, pizza doesn't create a big spike. Fructose is crazy fast. That's why people drink fruit juice to raise their BS when it goes too low.

Lactose doesn't spike. Lactose is what's primarily in dairy. If I want a gradual increase, I'll have a bunch of cheese or something.

Meats have minimal carbs or sugars, so becoming a carnivore works for me...

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Re: Diabetes

Same as GoldenRod, I have been diabetic for 27 years as well (type 1). I agree with everything GoldenRod said. I have an insulin pump so i can take insulin anytime i eat something. You will learn the carb value of every food very quickly. I agree that you should get a book listing the carb value of foods so you learn them. I would aim to eating beans, meats, fish - don't really raise blood sugars.

Re: Diabetes

Jess, I'm a diabetic since 1999, and I cried after finding out!! It also runs in my Family. I was put on a 1200 cal. diet to lose weight, when I was diagnosed.
Mary

PS I take Metformin/oral twice a day.

Message edited 5/5/2011 5:54:27 PM.

Re: Diabetes

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