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Topic: What's your A1c
My A1c is 4.8 I go hypo often. I have heard that an A1c this low can cause heart problems. I just wanted to find out how low everyones A1c results have gotten. Thanks
Topic: RE: Need Info on Diabetes
Hi Asia,
Everyone is different. If you can figure out how many carbs he is eating per day and then lower that amount for him, he should start losing weight. Couple that with working out at the gym and the should do fine.
As for what he can eat, Think fresh and think made from scratch. You don't want a lot of processed foods.
Good snacks:
Sliced apples with crunchy peanut butter
Celery with crunchy peanut butter
carrots
Breakfast:
lower carbs are better because normally if you have been diabetic for a long time, your body just doesn't process the hit of carbs well in the am. So, that said....oatmeal might be better for lunch than for breakfast.
Eggs/Toast w/PB
CN Bacon
Low Fat cottage cheese
Toast w/PB
Low Fat string cheese
Greek Yogurt...Chobani is excellent and about 20 carbs per container...works as a desert as well.
Fridge snacks: I also keep carrots...already chopped, celery...already chopped, grapes...some frozen in the summer, cherries...when in season....watermelon...not too often because the body absorbs it quickly and tangerines because fresh fruit is always preferable to any kind of chip!
Popcorn....buy the 100 calorie bags...flavor with chili seasoning, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, artificial sweetner...almost anything that comes in powder form.
Lunch:
Sandwich and soup. I stick to turkey or chicken, lean meats, ham, etc. and whole wheat bread. Soup will help fill him up. The Imagine Organic Brand sold at King's supermarkets is very good, low in salt and filling.
Pizza....depends on his size, but probably 2 slices along with a large salad w diet dressing or olive oil and vinegar. I prefer white pizza because I can never tell how much sugar people put in their sauce. White pizza with CN bacon and pineapple on it is awesome. Try to look for thin crust instead of thick.
Oatmeal and a salad. Oatmeal is kind of stick to your ribs food. Don't get the flavored packages. Buy the kind you have to measure and make on the stove. Plus you can flavor it with cinnamon or a piece of dark chocolate...maybe a dove piece, something you know the serving size and portion of, etc.
Dinner: Always with a salad.
Lean meats....like those rotissery chickens are great. There is a lot you can do with them to dress them up. I like mine with fresh-home made cranberry sauce so I can control the sugar.
Turkey breast....they also sell rotissery turkey breast in our store. Love them!
London Broil works well as a steak because its a little tougher than most cuts of meat, so you have to chew longer to get it down and actually eat less.
Meat loaf....use the whole wheat bread in it. Add some onions and peppers before baking it and that will give it a little extra flavor. Don't forget the egg to hold it together! I top mine with tomato sauce or with brown gravy depending on the mood. I actually make meatballs the same way, but w/onions only and bake them as well.
As for pasta...stick to the low carb one. The whole wheat ones are not my favorite, but again the low carb one...the name escapes me completely is very good and much better than regular pasta carb-wise. I don't eat pasta anymore at all, but that was the only one I could eat.
Veggies....anything fresh and in season.
Cauliflower Bake.....boil cauliflower first and then put into an oven safe dish ad low fat cheese, garlic powder,salt and pepper and bake on about 350 until browned on top. This is really yummy and totally filling.
Or you can make that string bean thing....frozen beans and cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup....then you bake it with some onion things on top. I just leave off the onions as they don't thrill me, but the beans come out moist and delish!
Creamed spinach is really yummy when you add some sauteed onions to it. I buy the chopped frozen ones in the freezer section, sautee until translucent and then add them to the spinach. Yum!
For low blood sugars, I always carry a large pack of raisins and some glucose drops.
Good luck and if you need any help or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I've been diabetic for 31 years, so I've got some good recipes! LOL...also, I would not recommend a diabetes educator as they tend to be a little too dramatic for my taste. However, I would recommend a nutritionist that is familiar with diabetic patients. They can be invaluable!
Best,
Heidi
Everyone is different. If you can figure out how many carbs he is eating per day and then lower that amount for him, he should start losing weight. Couple that with working out at the gym and the should do fine.
As for what he can eat, Think fresh and think made from scratch. You don't want a lot of processed foods.
Good snacks:
Sliced apples with crunchy peanut butter
Celery with crunchy peanut butter
carrots
Breakfast:
lower carbs are better because normally if you have been diabetic for a long time, your body just doesn't process the hit of carbs well in the am. So, that said....oatmeal might be better for lunch than for breakfast.
Eggs/Toast w/PB
CN Bacon
Low Fat cottage cheese
Toast w/PB
Low Fat string cheese
Greek Yogurt...Chobani is excellent and about 20 carbs per container...works as a desert as well.
Fridge snacks: I also keep carrots...already chopped, celery...already chopped, grapes...some frozen in the summer, cherries...when in season....watermelon...not too often because the body absorbs it quickly and tangerines because fresh fruit is always preferable to any kind of chip!
Popcorn....buy the 100 calorie bags...flavor with chili seasoning, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, artificial sweetner...almost anything that comes in powder form.
Lunch:
Sandwich and soup. I stick to turkey or chicken, lean meats, ham, etc. and whole wheat bread. Soup will help fill him up. The Imagine Organic Brand sold at King's supermarkets is very good, low in salt and filling.
Pizza....depends on his size, but probably 2 slices along with a large salad w diet dressing or olive oil and vinegar. I prefer white pizza because I can never tell how much sugar people put in their sauce. White pizza with CN bacon and pineapple on it is awesome. Try to look for thin crust instead of thick.
Oatmeal and a salad. Oatmeal is kind of stick to your ribs food. Don't get the flavored packages. Buy the kind you have to measure and make on the stove. Plus you can flavor it with cinnamon or a piece of dark chocolate...maybe a dove piece, something you know the serving size and portion of, etc.
Dinner: Always with a salad.
Lean meats....like those rotissery chickens are great. There is a lot you can do with them to dress them up. I like mine with fresh-home made cranberry sauce so I can control the sugar.
Turkey breast....they also sell rotissery turkey breast in our store. Love them!
London Broil works well as a steak because its a little tougher than most cuts of meat, so you have to chew longer to get it down and actually eat less.
Meat loaf....use the whole wheat bread in it. Add some onions and peppers before baking it and that will give it a little extra flavor. Don't forget the egg to hold it together! I top mine with tomato sauce or with brown gravy depending on the mood. I actually make meatballs the same way, but w/onions only and bake them as well.
As for pasta...stick to the low carb one. The whole wheat ones are not my favorite, but again the low carb one...the name escapes me completely is very good and much better than regular pasta carb-wise. I don't eat pasta anymore at all, but that was the only one I could eat.
Veggies....anything fresh and in season.
Cauliflower Bake.....boil cauliflower first and then put into an oven safe dish ad low fat cheese, garlic powder,salt and pepper and bake on about 350 until browned on top. This is really yummy and totally filling.
Or you can make that string bean thing....frozen beans and cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup....then you bake it with some onion things on top. I just leave off the onions as they don't thrill me, but the beans come out moist and delish!
Creamed spinach is really yummy when you add some sauteed onions to it. I buy the chopped frozen ones in the freezer section, sautee until translucent and then add them to the spinach. Yum!
For low blood sugars, I always carry a large pack of raisins and some glucose drops.
Good luck and if you need any help or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I've been diabetic for 31 years, so I've got some good recipes! LOL...also, I would not recommend a diabetes educator as they tend to be a little too dramatic for my taste. However, I would recommend a nutritionist that is familiar with diabetic patients. They can be invaluable!
Best,
Heidi
Topic: RE: Help?? what kind of Protein that's not sweet.
I use Isopure for the clear liquid kind and Designer Protein....available at shoprite for the milk-based kind, however I don't mix it with milk. I buy the chocolate and mix it into the Jello sugar free chocolate pudding. I have not had any problems with either kind.
good luck!
Heidi
good luck!
Heidi
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on 10/26/09 9:25 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 10/26/09 9:25 am - Woodbridge, VA
Topic: RE: Need Info on Diabetes
I would agree that if there is impaired kidney function, high protein may not be appropriate. However, I disagree that 50g carbs per day is too low. I function just fine on 12-15g carbs per day (total, not net). Your body can create glycogen through gluconeogenesis to support the functions that otherwise require carbohydrates.
I recommend www.bloodglucose101.com and www.diabetesforums.com.
I recommend www.bloodglucose101.com and www.diabetesforums.com.
Topic: RE: Need Info on Diabetes
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
50 carbs per day is not enough for a guy like that to function. Also loading up on high proteins can be hard on one's kidneys, so programs like atkins are not diabetic healthy. He has had this disease for 20 years chances are, he may have some kidney issues, its just a typical thing. Basically healthy eating is good for anyone! Things to avoid are items that turn to sugar in the system rapidly, so reading about glycemic index is a good idea. Even too much natural sugars can whammy the blood sugars.
An educator knows a thing or two about diabetes, and would be helpful if needed. Though just not sure what level of advice your seeking. So would not heed advice warning you about not seeing one if thats what you need.
There is a simple book you can even pick up at walmart - Diabeties for Dummies. It breaks it down to give you a basic understanding just what the disease is and what have you.
I'm a type 1 diabetic for over 24 years, and so I know a few things about the disease.
Got any more specific questions please feel free to PM me - Good Luck
An educator knows a thing or two about diabetes, and would be helpful if needed. Though just not sure what level of advice your seeking. So would not heed advice warning you about not seeing one if thats what you need.
There is a simple book you can even pick up at walmart - Diabeties for Dummies. It breaks it down to give you a basic understanding just what the disease is and what have you.
I'm a type 1 diabetic for over 24 years, and so I know a few things about the disease.
Got any more specific questions please feel free to PM me - Good Luck
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Topic: RE: Diabetic Neuropathy and Neurontin
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
This was what was given to me in my program of stuff can't take after surgery - it didn't paste too well
Selected medications should be avoided after malabsorptive procedures
(Discuss your medication with your doctor after surgery)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Salicylates Advil (ibuprofen) Amigesic (salsalate)
Aleve (naproxen) Anacin (aspirin)
Anaprox (naproxen) Arthropan (choline salicylate)
Ansaid (flurbiprofen) Ascriptin (buffered aspirin)
Azolid (phenylbutazone) Aspirin (aspirin)
Bextra (vaidecoxib) Aspirtab (aspirin)
Butazolidin (phenylbutazone) Bufferin (buffered aspirin)
Celebrex (celecoxib) Disalcid (salsalate)
Clinoril (sulindac) Ecotrin (aspirin)
Dolobid (diflunisol) Uracel (sodium salicylate)
Excedrin IB (ibuprofen)
Feldene (piroxicam)
Ibuprin (ibuprofen) Analgesics Indocin (indomethacin) Darvon (propoxyphene)
Lodine (etodolac) Equagesic (meprobamate/aspirin Meclomen (meclofenamate) Micrainin (meprobamate/aspirin)
Midol IB (ibuprofen) Percodan (oxycodone/aspirin)
Motrin (ibuprofen)
Motrin-IB (ibuprofen)
Nalfon (fenoprofen)
Naprosyn (naproxen)
Nuprin (ibuprofen) Marcolide antibiotics Orudis (ketoprofen) Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Oruvail (ketoprofen) E-mycin (erythromycin)
Pamprin-IB (ibuprofen) Eryped (erythromycin)
Ponstel (mefenamic acid) Erythrocin (erythromycin)
Rexolate (sodium thiosalicylate) Robimycin (erythromycin)
Tandearil (oxyphenbutazone) Zithromax (azithromycin)
Tolectin (tolmetin) Tetracycline antibiotics Voltaren (diolofenac) Brodspec (tetracycline)
Panmycin (tetracycline)
Sumycin (tetracycline)
Barbiturate Fiorinal (butalbital/aspirin/caffeine) Ketolide antibiotic Ketek (telithromycin)
(Supplement to The Journal of Family Practice March 2005
Type 1 diabetic for 25 years - pumping for 12 years.
Topic: RE: Am I hypoglycemic???
Going to get my life back!
I havent been here in a bit. But wanted to follow up on this. I went to my doctor and he sent me to an endocrinologist. He did a lot of testing on me and the results were I am a Severe Hypoglycemic. He explained to me what happens to us in our 4th to 5th years out is our bodies start breaking down carbs in our intestines way too fast and the pancreas reacts causing a rush of insulin, our sugar spikes and then plumets. When the sugar is low we have to eat, thus here comes the weight gain! So he put me on a medication that slows the absorbtion of the carbs Acarbose and it has worked wonders! That and I am back to starting a healthy lifestyle. I had become way to lax and took the 5 year maintenance for grantid. So now I have a long way home! Although everyone says I look better at this weight 187.2 I am a size 12/13. I was at my lightest 155-158 and a size 9/10. I felt so much better there. So I am torn. I think I would like to try 165 and see how I feel there. Anyway, please don't think it is just dumping people. Have yourself checked out just to be sure. I suffered for a long time and came close to tragedy. Now yes I have to live a life of sugar testing a couple times a day and a medication and watching what I eat as if I was diabetic, but face it, I was suppose to be careful all this time anyway. good luck to all.
Going to get my life back!
Topic: Diabetic Neuropathy and Neurontin
Does anybody on here have neuropathy and take Neurontin? My surgery is scheduled for November 2 and I have been on Neurontin for a couple of years and want to make sure it is okay to continue taking that after my surgery. My feet burn so badly most of the time and I have a hard time exercising because of this. I would appreciate any suggestions from anybody who has this condition.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Topic: RE: Help?? what kind of Protein that's not sweet.
Thanks going there now.
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Proverb 16:9
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Working at getting the rest of the way.
12/10/2012 I'll be having LBL, BL/BA, thigh & arm lift, eyelid
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Proverb 16:9
May not be where I want to be but I glad to be where I'm at.
Working at getting the rest of the way.
12/10/2012 I'll be having LBL, BL/BA, thigh & arm lift, eyelid
Body by Dr. Sauceda booked to 12/9--12/22
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