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Posted 2/28/2007 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
Brian,

I apologize. You are correct. Long grain white rice does have a lower Glycemic Index. I believe the reason I've been loving brown rice is because it has a lower Glycemic Load and I mix it with bulgar and barley which lowers the GL even more. I've also found that it often passes undigested which convinces me that it's not getting totally absorbed. I love the nutty flavor that lends additional enjoyment to the smaller amount that I allow myself. I'm not much on white rice because it's so bland.

You can find additional info about Glycemic Load at Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and even download the list in excel format for your own use on your computer.
Posted 2/28/2007 4:24 AM (GMT 0)

Jeannie143 said...
Brian,

I apologize. You are correct. Long grain white rice does have a lower Glycemic Index. I believe the reason I've been loving brown rice is because it has a lower Glycemic Load and I mix it with bulgar and barley which lowers the GL even more. I've also found that it often passes undigested which convinces me that it's not getting totally absorbed. I love the nutty flavor that lends additional enjoyment to the smaller amount that I allow myself. I'm not much on white rice because it's so bland.

You can find additional info about Glycemic Load at Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and even download the list in excel format for your own use on your computer.

Excellent points Jeannie!  I should have added the GL values in another column.  Suffice to say, all rices in the book, with the exception of wild rice have a GL of > 20 (which is high).  I like the barley idea, sounds yummy!

Posted 2/28/2007 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe this should be a new topic, but here's a way to make white rice not bland, Jeannie.  Saute a cup of raw white rice in a pan with canola oil (or any oil) with whatever cut-up vegetables you like including green onions, tomatoes.  Saute until it's golden and then add

a cup of chicken broth.  Careful that you don't fry it too long or you'll end up with Rice Krispies!  Stir till all mixed.  Add more broth or water (or wine) until you see the rice absorbing the liquid, then cover it and simmer for about 40 minutes.  Don't stir it during that time, and don't lift the cover.  You can fluff it up when you take it out of the pan or serve it directly from the pan.  If you're careful, toward the end, you can raise the heat and create a kind of crispy bottom.  This is one way to combine veggies with the rice as one dish.

Lanie 

Posted 2/28/2007 5:29 PM (GMT 0)

This is a great site. I appreciate all of the feedabck you have provided. It is very much appreciated. I now have my own glucose meter, so I can collect some data that will hopefully allow me to learn how different foods affect me and the like.

 I seem to be pretty low, a 184 is the highest I have "scored" so far, and I seem to hover around 130. I see that there are many people that have scores of 5 and 6 hundred! I think I've been let off easily! Does anyone know if I would need to be medicated if I stay at this number, despite excercise and diet? I am killing myself working out, and I know it is not sustainable. When I excercise at moderate levels, my glucose is higher.

 Something I recalled as I was researching this conition: about 4 years ago a glasses guy (they are not MD's, I believe) checked my vision, and noticed what he called "odd structures" in my eyes. He asked if I had a family history of glaucoma, which my family does not (nor one of diabetes). He instructed me to see an opthamologst (spelling, I know!). I did so, and he said that I was alright, but should keep an eye (haha) on the condition. I did not pay it much heed as I was 25 and invincible. Possible indicator?

 Does anyone know of a resource that details cutting edge study on diabetes? Aren't one of you a protein biologist? This is the stuff I am looking for. Lanieg, that's you, correct? life science has always interested me, and it would be gratifying for me to enter into a field that would allow me to investigate matters such as this. Is there a need for people in these areas (translation, can one afford to eat workign in these areas!)

 I am familiar with the GI from my short experiment with Adkins. That was horrible. I will have to investigate the rice issue, I like it, and it appears as though we will be well aquainted anyhow...

 As for Australia and low carb beer, you got it Brian! I hope to get over your way in 2008 for some diving. I will never give up my sport, can't do it. What's life if you cannot live? As I understand it humans are largely liquid and flesh, which is largely uncompressable, with only our lungs and sinuses affected by increasing/decreasing pressure, so as I am not hypo, I cannot see a risk in continuing to dive.

Thanks again for your support guys and gals. It means the world to me!

Mac

Posted 2/28/2007 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mac, good grief, no, I'm not a biologist.  I'm an ESL instructor.  I believe another member is in that line of work though.  As for your numbers, other more knowledgeable members will have to comment on them.  I'm pretty new to all this, only monitoring my blood sugar since the fall and trying to keep low numbers with diet and exercise, too.  about the exercise, wearing yourself out might discourage you from keeping up the activity, so don't burn yourself out!  It sounds like you've got enough daily exercise, now how about what you're eating?  Stay the course there and then make an app't with a doctor as soon as you get home.

Lanie

Posted 3/9/2007 11:58 PM (GMT 0)

hi mac...Im new here too...I have had diabetes for 18 yrs now...mine has not been controlled for quite some time....I went through a very very traumatic time which really affecting my blood sugars....and now my diabetes has suffered for it....i have suffered with neuropathy for about 6 yrs now...it is spreading throughout my body and I am currently very sick.....I read through all the responses to you...all i can say is...what a wonderful place for support we have here...although each of us is very individual with our diabetes....we all have the same concerns, worries, etc....as everyone said...do not worry about the complications of diabetes...just take very good care of yourself....keep a very positive attitude and outlook on your life...and educate yourself...and remember you are not alone.....oceangirl63

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