CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
Just had my phisical, blood sugar is high, not "diabetic" Thank G-d yet. But very close. Better start watching what I eat.
Just had my phisical, blood sugar is high, not "diabetic" Thank G-d yet. But very close. Better start watching what I eat.
Addie, are you telling me I eat more like a diabetic? I had my bloodwork done in May. My glucose was at the low end of normal. My dad was told the same thing, Charlie. Dietary changes followed and it is under control.Charlie diabetes can creep up on you and by the time the symptoms become noticeable, it is too late. You are a diabetic. Once a diabetic, always one. I am no longer on any medication for my diabetes, but that doesn't mean I am no longer a diabetic. It just means I am able to control it by diet alone.
Cheer up. You will find that the foods you are allowed to eat to keep your sugar levels low are really not that bad. It is mainly a matter of portion control. And a balanced diet. More proteins, less carbs. You will even find that you will lose a few pounds. Not a bad thing after all. Good luck.
Just had my phisical, blood sugar is high, not "diabetic" Thank G-d yet. But very close. Better start watching what I eat.
High blood sugar could mean that you are Pre-diabetic. It means that you should change your eating habits so you won't become a diabetic. My Aunt was able to change the way she ate and was able to bring those levels down. She is NOT a diabetic! Good thing you found out about it now. Good luck with getting those levels back down.
Addie, are you telling me I eat more like a diabetic? I had my bloodwork done in May. My glucose was at the low end of normal. My dad was told the same thing, Charlie. Dietary changes followed and it is under control.
That is exactly what doctor said. My diet is horrible, I love sweets, I love carbs. Cannot even think where to begin.
Thanks, Addie. How I eat is not for everyone, but I have found that by starting each day with my protein-greens-grains breakfast, I have lost all inclination to eat chips or sweets (which is too bad, because I do enjoy baking). Not sure what you eat, CharlieD, but maybe you could meet with a nutritionist/dietician so that you can still enjoy some of the foods you like, but made more diabetic friendly? There are many folks on this forum who have walked the same road and can most likely give you some great tips.Charlie has anyone told you all the effects of Diabetes? First it attacks your eye sight. You find that you need your lens changed more often each year. Then it attacks your circulation system. Walking becomes painful. The calves of your legs cramp up and you have to stop and let the pain subside. Over the years you face amputation, first with your toes, then the foot, then further up the leg. While all that is going on, it is attacking your major organs. Kidneys, liver and yes your heart.
Want to see your kids grow into adulthood and give you grandchildren? Do you want your grandchildren to see you in a wheelchair with both legs missing?
Time to start eating a sensible diet. CWS has some excellent suggestions on eating a sensible diet.
Exactly. If everybody ate the diabetic diet, there would be no obesity or diabetes, Type 2. This is why it is so important for children to start eating right in childhood, not when they get a warning from their doctor later in life. Michelle Obama has the right idea in teaching children by letting them grow their own food. More veggies, less carbs or carbs with more protein in the same meal. Put those chips down and go for a pear or an apple instead. Start munching on celery.
Charlie has anyone told you all the effects of Diabetes? First it attacks your eye sight. You find that you need your lens changed more often each year. Then it attacks your circulation system. Walking becomes painful. The calves of your legs cramp up and you have to stop and let the pain subside. Over the years you face amputation, first with your toes, then the foot, then further up the leg. While all that is going on, it is attacking your major organs. Kidneys, liver and yes your heart.
Want to see your kids grow into adulthood and give you grandchildren? Do you want your grandchildren to see you in a wheelchair with both legs missing?
Time to start eating a sensible diet. CWS has some excellent suggestions on eating a sensible diet.
She might have a right idea but the execution is as everything else is backwards and messed up.
I know, believe me I do. It just my schedule is so messed up and because of that I am so tired I do not know where to begin. I'd be happy to eat meat all day long, vegetables not as much. I never really at vegetables.. In soviet days they were only available in the summer Tim, winter we ate everything pickled. 9 month of winter versus only 3 month of summer. I am going to go for pickle before I'd go for a cucumber. I decided to start slow, I am going to stop eating sweets. And try to progress from there.
Thank you for helping.
Something that no one mentioned...this requires delicate wording. Diabetes can and does affect another part of the male anatomy. It is the part that seems most dear to men and is pretty important to their wives as well. If it doesn't work life gets a lot less fun. 'Nuff said?