Carb and Insulin intake

I don't eat that many carbs in a week, Will.

It's easier to say what I don't eat: nothing made with flour (so no bread, pasta, cake, cookies, etc.), potatoes, rice, carrots.  I eat almost all other vegetables, almost all leafy greens, most kinds of meat/chicken/fish, eggs, cheese, berries a couple of times a week but not melons (melons drive my blood sugar too high). 

I'm serious.  If you read Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, you will understand that having better control of blood sugar to more near normal levels will probably eliminate complications down the road.

I use half and half instead of milk. 

Fewer carbs.  I like my coffee really light.

Sorry that this is more than you asked about but it's all connected in my mind.

I usually consume 70 - 110 carbs a day. I try to bring a pre-made lower carb meal or snacks with me when I'm away from home but that is not always possible. I count carbs and bolus(inject) accordingly. I inject 17 units(split) of Levemir (at this time) and between 18 - 26 units Humalog TDD. I test 8 - 10 times a day.

I usually do have a slice of toast a day with cottage cheese. Along with the many veggies, usually almond milk and some cheese. I also eat small portions of different foods AND fruits because I enjoy them and they are high in anti-oxidants which (I feel) has helped to keep my body relatively healthy diabetes-wise through the years.

We grew up on fruits, veggies, meats, breads, buns, cheeses, potatoes, milk, bitter sweeteners. Our family Doctor only told my Mom not to give us sugary desserts or candy.

We are all different but we must use the Diabetes basics including different types of exercise, keeping the mind interested and learning daily, getting help with motivation, Depression(if needed), stress, eating disorders, weight-loss(if needed) and so on. Having a positive outlook and daily laughter(difficult sometimes), meditation, drinking plenty of water, other OTCs like omega 3 and vit D, etc. whatever we feel will safely improve each of our lives. Only we know how things affect us.

Since I am on many meds for severe RA, I sometimes lose my appetite but I try to eat low carb yogurts, jellos, veggies, nuts, seeds and fruit to keep my body systems working and sugars in line. That's all my tummy will accept some days.