Diabetic anyone?

MsTinkerbelly · 09-27-2011, 06:27 PM

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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 · 09-27-2011, 06:38 PM

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.

MsTinkerbelly · 10-09-2011, 07:20 PM

I'm down 24lbs now, and I feel great! My numbers are under 120 in the mornings, but are still somewhat erratic most other times.

I made completely vegan/oil free oatmeal cookies today...omg they are good!

MsTinkerbelly · 10-28-2011, 10:44 AM

I've lost 32lbs so far...it is such a slow process to get healthy. The thing about losing weight this time is that I really am not trying to lose! I believe it is simply a "by product" of what and how we are eating.

I will have to admit I miss things like eggs and buttered toast for breakfast! I miss stopping for chicken on the way home....I miss cooking a nice meal in less than 1 1/2 hours....I miss cooking with oil. It's funny though, just like with smoking when I quit almost 10 years ago, I miss those things less and less.

My blood sugar levels are a still a struggle as you can imagine when I am eating primarily plants and grains, but I'm hoping things will level out as more fat burns off. I am losing weight differently this time...since I am not eating fat, all my fat stores are burning off quickly, not my muscle.

Anyway I hope you are all well and taking good care of yourselves.

JustJo · 10-28-2011, 12:11 PM

I'm glad to hear that you're doing so well!

I just got my best A1c ever....in basically a decade...down to 5.9

I attribute it completely to my new eating style....lots more veggies, lots of lean protein, lots of healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, olives) and very little carbs. Basically I have the equivalent of 2 slices of whole wheat bread and 1 small potato or ear of corn a day. I am eating fruit, but no more than 2 pieces a day...and no juice.

No processed stuff, no fast food, no sugar, no aritifical sweetener.

Yes, I do cheat occasionally....but most days I stick to it pretty well and it's paying off.

DomnNC · 10-28-2011, 11:01 PM

That's awesome Jo and Tinkerbelly, ya'll are doing great! You should be proud of yourselves, that's some hard good work!

MsTinkerbelly · 11-01-2011, 07:54 AM

When I took my fasting level this morning it was 440

then it was 200...and then 136. I think a new battery is in order!

I couldn't take any insulin since I couldn't get an accurate read, so it's off to the store at lunch.

How is everyone today?

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,907 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	I've lost 32lbs so far...it is such a slow process to get healthy. The thing about losing weight this time is that I really am not trying to lose! I believe it is simply a "by product" of what and how we are eating. I will have to admit I miss things like eggs and buttered toast for breakfast! I miss stopping for chicken on the way home....I miss cooking a nice meal in less than 1 1/2 hours....I miss cooking with oil. It's funny though, just like with smoking when I quit almost 10 years ago, I miss those things less and less. My blood sugar levels are a still a struggle as you can imagine when I am eating primarily plants and grains, but I'm hoping things will level out as more fat burns off. I am losing weight differently this time...since I am not eating fat, all my fat stores are burning off quickly, not my muscle. Anyway I hope you are all well and taking good care of yourselves.

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,907 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	When I took my fasting level this morning it was 440 then it was 200...and then 136. I think a new battery is in order! I couldn't take any insulin since I couldn't get an accurate read, so it's off to the store at lunch. How is everyone today?