Diabetic anyone?

[Rockinonahigh]

Tonight I ate a censable dinner of pork chops (1) with a bag of steamed veggies and (1) small dinner roll.But I also played pool tonight and got home about 10:30pm I didnt think I was all that hungry till I ate a small bowl of fal free cottage chees w/a fur strawberries,I got the hungries bad so I ate some pnb w/a fue pork skinsthat have no carbs.All in all I managed to eat 33 carbs it totalse to about 220 calories,dinner only had the fue carbs of the half dinner roll I ate wich is about 15carbs.I didnt take anything to snack on with me but I will from now on..I just forgot this time.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Ms. T, do you by chance have any main course recipes to share??

I have kept my A1c down to 5.9 with diet alone, but what a struggle LOL. I am a relative newbie diabetic. My question is, I am STARVING a lot. What gives? I've heard it's high BS, but like I said mine isn't bad. I mean, there are times where I could eat the doggoned cupboard doors LMAO. So what do I do so that I am not literally starving all the time??

I just got home and saw this...I will pull out a few really good main dish items and post them tomorrow. I posted a recipe for a lentil loaf in the healthy eating thread...you could take a look at my older posts to locate it...it is yummy! I find if I am super hungry it is because I wait too many hours between meals, or I am not getting enough protein.

[fever]

Fat Kills!! Not when we are ready to go, but when our bodies have warned us over and over that it isn't happy and we don't listen. Then, we go to the dr. office after an A1-C test and are told our knees need replacing soon, and that the diabetes is killing you.

OMG, I woke up and heard what was being said.

so, I am now on a parasite cleanse, then a liver cleanse. I am allowed 30g of carb a day, and am having to learn to read food labels, eat smaller portions, add fibre to my yogurt, taking digestive enzymes and the requirements go on and on!!!

Please wish me well with this journey. It is the hardest ever. But, I have two children and two precious grandchildren who love me and need me. Plus, whatever would FR do without me to drive him to valium every time I visit CA. lol

Also, this is part of an intense training session with www.traininginpower.com It is called Weight No More, and I am losing weight, kicking and screaming all the way!! lol Only 3 weeks to go for this boot to the ass.

Any low carb recipe suggestions would be appreciated.

Sitting here wrapped in a blanket freezing as I detox, growling and

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by fever

Fat Kills!! Not when we are ready to go, but when our bodies have warned us over and over that it isn't happy and we don't listen. Then, we go to the dr. office after an A1-C test and are told our knees need replacing soon, and that the diabetes is killing you.

OMG, I woke up and heard what was being said.

so, I am now on a parasite cleanse, then a liver cleanse. I am allowed 30g of carb a day, and am having to learn to read food labels, eat smaller portions, add fibre to my yogurt, taking digestive enzymes and the requirements go on and on!!!

Please wish me well with this journey. It is the hardest ever. But, I have two children and two precious grandchildren who love me and need me. Plus, whatever would FR do without me to drive him to valium every time I visit CA. lol

Also, this is part of an intense training session with www.traininginpower.com It is called Weight No More, and I am losing weight, kicking and screaming all the way!! lol Only 3 weeks to go for this boot to the ass.

Any low carb recipe suggestions would be appreciated.

Sitting here wrapped in a blanket freezing as I detox, growling and

I wish I could say wellcome to the club,but never the less u r in the right place,I'm sorry u have to deal with this and do hope things get better for u as u go along.I have found that by reading the labels and geting stuff thats is no or very low in carbs has helped a lot,check witht he diabetis assn one any info u can get plus the doc u r useing should be able to help by seting u up with a nutritionist.When I first found out I was prediabetic Ifought it like a mad hatter but after hitting a brick wall and ending up in the hospitial with my sugar off the chart I definatly started paying attention,now my numbers are good and I also eat a regular diet just had to make changes in how I cook moast of my foods.Bakeing,broiling,steaming and those bags of veggie steamers are a life saver.Take care and paya ttention to what the doc says.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Lentil Loaf

A moist, delicious and easy to slice lentil loaf.


Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 Serving Size 3/4 Inch Slice

Calories 225
Fat 7.5g
Carbohydrates 30g
Protein 10
Fiber 6.5g
Sugar 8g
Sodium mg

Tomato Topping Mixture


1 6oz Can Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Onion Flakes
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt

Lentil Loaf


1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
1 Cup Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper
1/2 Cup Chopped Red Pepper
1 Tablespoon Tomato Topping Mixture
3 Tablespoons Plain Yellow Corn Meal
3/4 Cup Cooked & Drained Lentils
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Mustard




Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the tomato topping mixture together first because you will need a tablespoon to mix into the lentil loaf. The rest will be set aside to coat the loaf when completed.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a skillet on medium heat, add chopped onions, red and green bell pepper and let cook until onions are transparent (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.

In a food processor chop oats for 5 quick pulses.

Drain tofu well and press with hands until all excess water comes out. In a mixing bowl mash tofu with a fork or use grater to coarsely grate.

In the same mixing bowl combine, cooked onions and peppers, 1 tablespoon of tomato mixture, oats, corn meal, lentils, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, cumin, chili powder, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic and onion salt, dried mustard and mix until well combined.

Spray a large sheet of tin foil with cooking spray to form loaf on, place on cookie sheet. On top and in the middle of tin foil form loaf mixture into loaf that is 2 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches square. Coat top and sides with tomato mixture (you will probably have some left over to spoon on later).

Cook loaf for 20 minutes, then cover with tin foil and cook for another 10 minutes. After cooking let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Navy Beans & Barley Soup (Fat Free)


Loaded with fiber and fat free.


Nutritional Facts
Servings 11 Serving Size 1 Cup
Calories 142
Fat 0g
Carbohydrates 32g
Protein 10.5
Fiber 12.25g
Sugar 2.25g
Sodium mg


1 Lb Bag Dried Navy Beans
1/2 Cup Uncooked Pearled Barley
11 Cups Water
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Sugar
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 1/2 Cups Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach


First rinse the navy beans and barley. Once rinsed place them on the stove in a large pot with 8 of the 11 cups of water. Turn them on high and bring them to a quick boil.

Now pour this into the crock pot and turn the crock pot on. Place the oregano, pepper, salt, sugar, onion and garlic powder in with this and stir it around and put the lid on the crock pot. You can cook this soup as fast or as slow as you like. Cooking them on high in the crock pot will be about 4 hours, Low temp will be about 8 hours.

For the last 30 minutes of cooking time, place spinach and the 3 cups of water and let finish cooking for 30 more minutes.

[Arwen]

Just got my lab results back. Last September my A1C was 9 something. This time? 6.3. OH YEAH! The gym thing and eating better is paying off big time! W00T!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

This healthy recipe is extremely easy to follow there’s not too much prep work involved and with a variety of alternative add ins you can really create a delicious vegetable burger catered specifically to your taste.
Ingredients
1 15.5 oz can of black beans rinsed, drained, and divided
3 cloves of chopped garlic
1/4 cup of corn
1/4 cup of red bell peppers chopped
1/4 cup of vidalia onions chopped
1/4 cup of medium salsa + 1 tbsp of salsa for garnish (optional)
1/4 cup of fine cornmeal
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of cilantro
1 tsp of hot sauce (optional)
Method
Begin by using your non stick fat free cooking spray to thoroughly grease a saute pan, add in onions and garlic and saute over medium heat, add in red peppers and corn. Continue to saute until garlic becomes fragrant and onions are translucent, remove from heat and set aside

Meanwhile drain and thoroughly rinse the black beans and divide them in half. Set aside half the black beans in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining black beans to the sauteed vegetables, mix ingredients together and then pour the black beans and vegetables into a blender, pulse for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients have coarsely been pureed and you are left with a creamy consistency

Add mixture to your whole black beans, add in salsa, cornmeal, cumin, cilantro and hot sauce, thoroughly mix all ingredients together

Place mixture in refrigerator and let sit for 2-5 hours(this will help the mixture to firm, making it easier for you to prepare burger patties)Preheat oven to 350Using your hands form four patties about 4-6 inches wide
Place patties on greased baking sheet and let bake for 30 minutes ( 15 minutes on each side or until golden brown)

**I serve these on whole wheat buns or bread, or over brown rice (once mixed together it is like a dirty rice) or just with a simple veggie salad.

[SugarFemme]

Thank you so much Ms. T for all the recipes

[Rockinonahigh]

I always figured if I payed attention to my meals and did some exersiseing I would keep my weight under controle and numbers ok,the numbers are still ok but somehow I gained 3 pounds..I gess its water plus with my back sorta on the fritz im being carefull not to make it worse.I am in the middle of a thing between my regular medicaid doc and the doc at LSU hosp about me being diabetic and the acuracy of my AC1 teast.The madicaid doc has never run any kind of test for anything in the fue years I have gone to him untill the last two months when I had a appointment with him and told him about my diabetis all he dose is the same thing I do every fue days buy checking my shugar with a meeter wich always comes back normal.No mater im watching what I eat and take care of things on my end.LSU on the other hand has done and dose everytime I go run test to check how its is going.Personaly I think the medicaid doc is a crack pot,I will be glad when I get on medicare in a couple of months I hope its better.

[MsTinkerbelly]

I'm feeling a bit better today...I have been mildly depressed and pretty stressed out...my numbers really reflect it too! I have gone back to two injections per day (morning and night) until I can get back in a good range.

On a happier note I am down 54lbs now, which is just slightly off the 2lbs per week I am targeting. I'm still on track for my June goal but I'm trying really hard not to make my healthy eating all about weight loss due to some issues I have with feeling in control. Anyway...

[Rockinonahigh]

Everysence I have been deaing with diabetis I have had probs about washing out,the doc has me on 1200 cals a day and 140 carbs a day,even with that I have probs with light headedness,being tired,takeing naps cause of tiredness,being always just this sides if hungry most of the time.Today I bought a book by Nolan& Heslen who are diabetic docs,in the book they have a way to gauge how many claories and carbs that you can have to get to a your goal weight..My goal weight is 200 X 13( my activity factor for moderate activity)= 2600calories a day I should be eating = 325 carbs a day.The plan is that if I follow that set of number I will reach my goal weight cause im eating the ammount of calories and carbs for that weigh.currently I weigh 252..thats what it said on the scales today,if I follow the numbers for 252= 3246 in calories a day and the carbs go off the chart cause nither go that high.A lot of my problem is I have no real energy anymore,I wash out if I dont watch it,I got some glucerna bars today so I havent had a chanch to use them yet,my number are still good but all day today all I have done is rest and sleep.I have a docs appointment on 3-3-2012 so I know I will amnage till then if I need to I can go to the er.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Everysence I have been deaing with diabetis I have had probs about washing out,the doc has me on 1200 cals a day and 140 carbs a day,even with that I have probs with light headedness,being tired,takeing naps cause of tiredness,being always just this sides if hungry most of the time.Today I bought a book by Nolan& Heslen who are diabetic docs,in the book they have a way to gauge how many claories and carbs that you can have to get to a your goal weight..My goal weight is 200 X 13( my activity factor for moderate activity)= 2600calories a day I should be eating = 325 carbs a day.The plan is that if I follow that set of number I will reach my goal weight cause im eating the ammount of calories and carbs for that weigh.currently I weigh 252..thats what it said on the scales today,if I follow the numbers for 252= 3246 in calories a day and the carbs go off the chart cause nither go that high.A lot of my problem is I have no real energy anymore,I wash out if I dont watch it,I got some glucerna bars today so I havent had a chanch to use them yet,my number are still good but all day today all I have done is rest and sleep.I have a docs appointment on 3-3-2012 so I know I will amnage till then if I need to I can go to the er.

Hi Rockin,

Honestly, 1200 calories doesn't sound like near enough to me. When I was pregnant with my son (and had gestational diabetes) they put me on 1500 calories a day at first...and I started losing weight way too fast. They put me up to 1800 and everything balanced out.

I haven't counted calories exactly since then, but know that I aim for about 1800ish now too and am losing weight slowly. I currently weigh 204....so my calorie need is actually lower than yours.

I'm not a medical professional by any stretch of the imagination, but it seems like you're on too restrictive of a diet to me when it comes to calories. Limiting carbs and fats are both important for diabetics....but you still need enough calories to get adequate nutrients, and so that your body doesn't decide there's a famine on and start hanging on to every fat cell.

A dear friend of mine is pre-diabetic and weighs about 275 right now. The doctors put her on a 2,400 calorie plan and she's losing slowly.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Hi Rockin,

Honestly, 1200 calories doesn't sound like near enough to me. When I was pregnant with my son (and had gestational diabetes) they put me on 1500 calories a day at first...and I started losing weight way too fast. They put me up to 1800 and everything balanced out.

I haven't counted calories exactly since then, but know that I aim for about 1800ish now too and am losing weight slowly. I currently weigh 204....so my calorie need is actually lower than yours.

I'm not a medical professional by any stretch of the imagination, but it seems like you're on too restrictive of a diet to me when it comes to calories. Limiting carbs and fats are both important for diabetics....but you still need enough calories to get adequate nutrients, and so that your body doesn't decide there's a famine on and start hanging on to every fat cell.

A dear friend of mine is pre-diabetic and weighs about 275 right now. The doctors put her on a 2,400 calorie plan and she's losing slowly.

I feel like im on stall,everything is just funky,I ate skettie and meat balls for dinner last night w/1 small slice of garlic bread..this was at 6;00pm by 9pm I was on my way to a crash.I had eaten sencable all day but just had no reserve at al,l one of my team mates ran to the drug store and got some clucose pills and was literaly feeding the dam thing to me till I could think straight.Sje works with a nurseing home with lots of dabetic folks that she is incharge of theire daily intake and giveing them meds when needed.She also tested me right there and I was at 90 on the count..heck i've never been that low.Im going to slowly add calories and carbs cause I need to do something itll my appointment in march cause im so tired of feeling this way,I want to get back to the workouts but this way I keep crashing if I dont watch it.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

I feel like im on stall,everything is just funky,I ate skettie and meat balls for dinner last night w/1 small slice of garlic bread..this was at 6;00pm by 9pm I was on my way to a crash.I had eaten sencable all day but just had no reserve at al,l one of my team mates ran to the drug store and got some clucose pills and was literaly feeding the dam thing to me till I could think straight.Sje works with a nurseing home with lots of dabetic folks that she is incharge of theire daily intake and giveing them meds when needed.She also tested me right there and I was at 90 on the count..heck i've never been that low.Im going to slowly add calories and carbs cause I need to do something itll my appointment in march cause im so tired of feeling this way,I want to get back to the workouts but this way I keep crashing if I dont watch it.

Yes it sounds like you're getting too low.

One thing I found is that when I eat white flour products (like regular pasta or white bread) they quickly turn to sugar....so my blood sugar soars, then crashes lower than before.

Eating things that are lower on the glycemic index measure seems to help me stay more stable. I have a book on it...but I know there is good information out on the web about low glycemic foods. The other thing that has helped me to eat more lean protein and more healthy fat (like olives, olive oil and avocado). One of my most frequent snacks is a stick of string cheese and a handful of olives....works like a charm for me.

Definitely keep testing, and recording what you eat. Every diabetic is different....so you'll need to keep some records until you learn what it is that keeps you stable and what triggers either a spike or a crash for you.

Hugs,
Jo

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Yes it sounds like you're getting too low.

One thing I found is that when I eat white flour products (like regular pasta or white bread) they quickly turn to sugar....so my blood sugar soars, then crashes lower than before.

Eating things that are lower on the glycemic index measure seems to help me stay more stable. I have a book on it...but I know there is good information out on the web about low glycemic foods. The other thing that has helped me to eat more lean protein and more healthy fat (like olives, olive oil and avocado). One of my most frequent snacks is a stick of string cheese and a handful of olives....works like a charm for me.

Definitely keep testing, and recording what you eat. Every diabetic is different....so you'll need to keep some records until you learn what it is that keeps you stable and what triggers either a spike or a crash for you.

Hugs,
Jo

When I found out I had diabetis I got this pack in the mail about what I shoud eat and how much of what in calories and carbs,thats it, I havent gotten one shred of info form the hospital or the doc beond that,I figured with all the ballwhoo about this more infor and how to deal with this would be at hand from them.I do keep a food journal,fixin skettie was a spur of the moment things cause I was in a hurry cause it was my night to play pool so I didnt want much to cleanup and put away...next time I wil plan better.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

When I found out I had diabetis I got this pack in the mail about what I shoud eat and how much of what in calories and carbs,thats it, I havent gotten one shred of info form the hospital or the doc beond that,I figured with all the ballwhoo about this more infor and how to deal with this would be at hand from them.I do keep a food journal,fixin skettie was a spur of the moment things cause I was in a hurry cause it was my night to play pool so I didnt want much to cleanup and put away...next time I wil plan better.

I totally hear you...and it's a pain to figure out. It took me years...and I still have spikes and crashes when I get caught somewhere longer than I expected, etc.

Hang in there...you'll get this!

[Massive]

I have to admit that lately I've been letting my diet slide, not taking my metformin, and not doing a damn thing about it, I'd use the excuse that I've been ill off and on for the past two months, but that's not really an excuse, I'm responsible for my own health and well-being.
It can be hard sticking to the diets and taking the meds sometimes, at least it is for me, because here in the UK there's hardly anywhere, when you don't live in or near a city, to get foods which are low or no sugar, yeah I can get all the fresh fruit and vege from the farmers markets, but my RA makes it hard to be able to stand and prep then cook a healthy meal, and the support network is no good because it's all based too far away to travel to without ending up contorted into a mini pretzel on public transport.
I've also found that if I constantly take the dosage of metformin they want me to, I end up with so little energy that just getting out of bed is hard and it's already difficult enough with my RA getting in the way as it is...

[JustJo]

((( Massive )))

I so hear you on the fatigue thing. I think sometimes it's hard for people who don't share it to understand just how bone-aching exhausted we can get....and sometimes for what seems to be for no reason to non-diabetic folks. Honestly, I can't even imagine pairing it with the pain and stiffness of RA as well.

And....I'm still gonna waggle my finger at you and tell you to take care of yourself. Fresh stuff is better than processed....and it's still possible to eat healthy even when you're not up to cooking....fruit, low fat cheese, salad, greek yogurt....these are the things I grab when I'm without the time or energy to cook. And they help me stay in balance.

And take your meds please....I know what a pain it can be, but it's important. We want to keep you around!

[Massive]

Originally Posted by JustJo

((( Massive )))

I so hear you on the fatigue thing. I think sometimes it's hard for people who don't share it to understand just how bone-aching exhausted we can get....and sometimes for what seems to be for no reason to non-diabetic folks. Honestly, I can't even imagine pairing it with the pain and stiffness of RA as well.

And....I'm still gonna waggle my finger at you and tell you to take care of yourself. Fresh stuff is better than processed....and it's still possible to eat healthy even when you're not up to cooking....fruit, low fat cheese, salad, greek yogurt....these are the things I grab when I'm without the time or energy to cook. And they help me stay in balance.

And take your meds please....I know what a pain it can be, but it's important. We want to keep you around!

The combination of diabetes and RA does make life interesting some days, especially with the wonderful lack of sunshine on this side of the pond.

I promise, hand on my heart, I am taking care of myself now, I'm taking my meds, and eating healthily cos I have no intention of going anywhere anytime soon, I've got so much more I want to do with my life