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Posted 10/4/2013 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi new diabetes friends. With you I can relate. I have just posted on other pages for illnesses that I have, but with other diabetics I feel more comfortable. Whew!

I have been having a lot of trouble recently keeping my bg's within range. They seem to be either 42 or 242 (you know what I mean?) I have been over-eating sometimes out of stress, or eating too large of portions. I generally very healthy food; just too much of it. I bolus for it on my pump but still I'll wake up the next day at 282 (like today).BAD.

I've always been soooo confused by finding exactly the perfect diet that would be healthy and satisfying. It has just racked my brain for years!

Best of luck to you all. I look forward to getting to know you.
Posted 10/4/2013 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome to HealingWell!  Do you have an easier name to call you?  I see that you are on a pump.  I would hope that could control your blood sugar much better than that!

Here is a website dedicated to all matters regarding diabetes:  http://www.bloodsugar101.com/.  I would also recommend getting Dr. Richard Bernstein's Diabetes Solutions.  He is a type 1 also.  His book is very comprehensive and talks about meds, control, diet, lifestyle and even has some recipes at the back.

No matter what type you are, I think you can help control your readings better with diet.  Can you give examples of what you eat for meals?

Posted 10/7/2013 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lanie. Yes, my name is Rebecca.

I have read Dr. Bernstein's book and put tried it. I have also tried dr. Neal Bernard's vegan plan, which I was on for over 6 -8 months. I study all of the time, not only to treat high blood sugars and fatigue , but also fibromyalgia.

I am currently studying the Paleo Diet Plan, and have once again removed dairy and wheat, grains and sugar from diet. I'm a work in progress. I tend to be a stress-eater, so I eat large portions (than necessary) of healthy food .i.e. Steamed cauliflower, 2 cups of frozen mixed berries, and nut butters are my weakness!

My BG's have been in the mid to high 200's a lot recently and I really don't like that at all.

I don't feel my low's now until I'm near 45. Which is not so good since I try to play tennis a few times a week.

Anyway, I do agree it makes sense to eat a lo-carb diet, without processed food, as well. I think all that insulin just adds to your waste line , and I've already regained 10 lbs. in the last 3 months.
Food, not enough exercise, and many medications have all contributed.

Thank you for your input.
Rebecca
Posted 10/7/2013 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rebecca. I thought a pump would be much better at controlling the swings of the blood sugar. I can't understand why your readings are so high and then low!

I do not follow Bernstein's very low carb plan exactly and I don't count carbs but I don't eat any food made with flour (except on rare occasions and then it's a very small amount) or sugar. Exceptions would be part of a slice of birthday cake or part of a roll with dinner in a restaurant. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh greens and a piece of protein (any meat, poultry or fish) and that's my meal.

I hope you can get those numbers down to avoid complications. Have you read the bloodsugar 101 site?
Posted 10/7/2013 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'll go there now. It's a nice quiet, rainy day here so I'm spending my day inserting my CGM again ( readying myself for the bells and alarms), studying low carb diabetes plans and recipes, and completing my blood sugar log.

It's a good thing that I got started early.

Okay, so breakfast was: 1 cup sautéed mushrooms in fresh garlic and olive oil, 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, 2 oz chopped grilled chicken with no-salt seasoning, and lemon- pepper seasoning. ( Just using up leftovers). After that I had 3/4 of a Fuji Apple. Is this a complete meal ?

Thanks, Rebecca
Posted 10/7/2013 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds great for any meal. I eat leftovers for breakfast a lot of times, too. I don't do well with fruit (blood sugar wise) but I can eat a few berries. I can eat a slice or two of apple but I always eat cheese and/or nuts with it.

A lot of times, I put a plate of chopped or sliced raw veggies on the dinner table: mushrooms, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower and maybe some fresh greens. I'll just pick from the plate what I want and then maybe drizzle olive oil and lemon juice and a dash of salt and that's my salad/vegetable along with a piece of chicken or fish....
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