Diabetic anyone?

[Andrew, Jr.]

Rockin,

Have you tried the whole wheat pasta? Even the tri-something wheat pasta is good too. I know how you feel about Italian food. I just love it too.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Rockin,

Have you tried the whole wheat pasta? Even the tri-something wheat pasta is good too. I know how you feel about Italian food. I just love it too.

Hi Andrew,Yes I tryed the whole wheat pasta in a word ..nasty..wich is something this italian boi cant deal with.Oh,about your problem about pricking your fingers totest..try soaking your hand is very warm but not hot water.That will dialate the blood vessels a bit and more blood will be in them to test with.There is a diabetic I work with that told me she had this same problem..works for her.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Rockin,

I think it's because I am usually hot & sweaty. I actually was told to stop pricking my finger since I was within normal limits of my bloodwork. I feel so uncomfi about it. Having OCD it just another ritual I have had to take on, if that makes sense.

I am glad we can talk about this here.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Rockin,

I think it's because I am usually hot & sweaty. I actually was told to stop pricking my finger since I was within normal limits of my bloodwork. I feel so uncomfi about it. Having OCD it just another ritual I have had to take on, if that makes sense.

I am glad we can talk about this here.

Andrew my friend,we all are ocd about somthing,beleave me I have a fue things that drive my group at work nuts about.I have this thing about pick up and clean up after yourself no matter what u r doing in "my'kitchen at work...I have been dubed Mr.Clean buy the folks there..u can bet I can clean up a mess so fast its like a tornado going threw.Its not only a chef thing but the right thing to do.
Today my biggie has been the work outs im doing three times a week,they go more or less this way..15-20 minits of basket ball to get some heart rate going is good for the reapiratinon too as it brings on a good sweat,then walk a bit to chill then when ready ..hit the stair stepper for 50 then go to the b-flex and do four upper body routines..if u r not totaly winded by now..drink some water and take 5...then 50 more steps on the steper..then I do three 15 each of diffrent things with 15 pound weights..and then lay back on the bench and give me @ 5 at the time leg raised to the chest with knees.YES,by then I am..I am totaly done..when I am able take a walk around the yard with the fur kids a couple of times to come dome to a reasonable heart rate.Now, someone tell me what I dont feel this is enough,or am I being un reasonable?Getting older is a bi8*%h.

[WhiteTigress]

As for good ways to get the blood for testing, I use the One Touch Ultra lancet device that came with my meter, and I use the One Touch lancets. The way that I get my draws is from the rounded part of my palm, opposite from the thumb side. When you use this area, you have to use the clear cap for the lancing device, rather than the blue one. This way you can actually press the device into the palm, and it causes the blood to pool up in that "dimpled up" part of your skin, prior to releasing the lancet..

If that doesn't always get a large enough droplet, I can go ahead and re-press the device back into the area around the prick mark, and it usually will "milk-up" enough blood that way. If you are trying this, remember NOT to retract the lancet, because it's not going to poke you again. You don't want to re-stick yourself. If that still doesn't work the first time, you could always give yourself a mini palm massage prior to lancing, and that will help stimulate good blood flow into the palm. And Andrew, NEVER injure your feet or toes. You can end up losing them.

As for pasta, try the Dreamfields, because it's a little higher in fiber, so you get fewer net carbs.

WT

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[Andrew, Jr.]

What is the purpose of the daily blood draws? Looking at this from the perspective of someone who is not on insulin. I am not sure of how to explain this to the insurance company.

[Arwen]

Just got diagnosed. Haven't gotten my meter yet. Have already done work exercising and dieting. Have pretty much eliminated sugar but still working on the carbs.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Arwen

Just got diagnosed. Haven't gotten my meter yet. Have already done work exercising and dieting. Have pretty much eliminated sugar but still working on the carbs.

Arwen,get a meeter soon as u can,it has helped me alot in tracking my numbers so I would know what was working or not and what I needed to not eat.I was tested in Jan 2011 it wasnt till June 2011 that I had a second test wich was 6.6 up from 6.3.If I had a meeter sooner I would have not gotten to the higher count.I have a one touch Delica its really a good one for $20.00 its the test strips that are high about $60.00 for 100,I got mine threw disablity but you may beable to check with the diabetis assoication abut getting the things you need for less or maybe even free.I usely test somewhere betweeen under 100 up to 111,today was a big exception and my fault ..will not happen again,I test first thing in the morning when I get up only 3 times a week works well.Good luck if I can help let me know.Take care.

[JustJo]

Hi everyone and welcome Arwen

It is a big transition when you hear that "diabetic" diagnosis. For me, it came about 9 or 10 years ago, and I went through so many different changes....depression, anger, acceptance, following the diet religiously, slacking off, trying to find some balance....it's a process for sure.

Honestly, living with Scoote I've gotten too slack...not testing, eating too much of the snack food that's in the cupboards and fridge. Not blaming her in any way....it's my illness and my responsibility, but it is harder to stay consistent when the tempting foods are around.

In the last month or so, I've gotten more on track (with occasional slips)....eating more veggies and lean protein and healthy fats, cutting down dramatically on carbs. It helps.

I agree with Rockin....get a meter as soon as possible and start testing. Different foods affect different diabetics differently...and only trial and error will show you what works for you. For instance, I can eat sweet potatoes with no problem, but white potatoes will spike me....even though the sweet potato tastes sweeter. I think it's the fiber that helps for me.

Eating "low glycemic" is tremendously helpful, and I'd recommend doing some reading about low and high glycemic foods. The low glycemic diet helps keep your blood sugar levels more even throughout the day. Simple sugars are the worst....white flour, white sugar, fruit juice, anything with high fructose corn syrup.

And keep coming back....there are a lot of us on the site that are diabetic, so you're in good company.

Hugs!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by Arwen

Just got diagnosed. Haven't gotten my meter yet. Have already done work exercising and dieting. Have pretty much eliminated sugar but still working on the carbs.

It sounds like you are doing a lot to take care of yourself

[MsTinkerbelly]

I wanted to go back and clarify that it is a soy vanilla protein powder that we buy, but my ipad won't let me edit my post. Trader joes also carries unflavored.