ANother newbie question.

Hi,  I do not have an answer for you, as I am really new on the learning curve myself.  However, I can understand where you are at.    You are new, you are trying to see what you can get away with eating and still have some control over your numbers.  Why do I know that?  Because I am pretty much in the same place.   However, the more I test, the more of the realty I get.  That does not mean I am in full compliance yet.  It is a daily learning journey.  There are some things I really have been used to eating all my life, and I still want to eat them.  I am finding I can have some of those things, still in moderation, but I am beginning to SLOWLY learn I could be walking a very tight rope.  I do not know if I can successfully do without some foods sometimes, but when I see a high number in the 190-200 range after eating certain foods, it sure makes me think twice when I go to have the same food again, or the same combination.  So then I will eliminate something, or cut the portion.    Likewise, when I do make good choices, and my numbers are good, it encourages me to continue with those choices.  Just a little pep talk from a fellow diabetic in semi denial LOL,  Donna

DMW, I'm glad your numbers have been lower, so there's something you're doing right.  Read back over the past posts in this forum about how those of us controlling the blood sugar numbers by diet and exercise are doing this.  Several of us here don't take any meds for diabetes and have been pretty successful by cutting down or eliminating the carbs, eating more vegetables and exercising regularly.  I've cut my fasting numbers dramatically since the fall by doing exactly that.  Even overeating the "good" food will result in high fasting numbers.  The key is you have to keep a record of what you eat and then adjust the diet accordingly - and, again, read back over the past entries here and you'll most likely have better blood sugar readings now. 

Lanie

Water, the great diluter.

Yes, and move it through your kidneys and out of your body. Water will help as it will dilute the sugar in your blood and then move it out of your body with the water when you pee.

Bob

Dear Dead,
Since your body is made up of over 70% water it makes sense to keep a ready supply available for your body's use. Water is what keeps your kidney's functioning and helps them do their job of filtering waste and toxins from the blood stream more efficiently. It also keeps your blood diluted so the nutrients and sugars are transported more easily.

Dehydration can lead to headache, loss of concentration, constipation, disorientation and a host of other 'shuns'. Drinking too much water can also be dangerous. Two quarts a day should be sufficient in most regular situations. Depending upon your 'thirst' factor is not always adequate. Water should be part of your day at least every waking hour. A steady supply of two to four ounces is great and may also include some coffee, tea, sugar free soft drinks, sugar free Kool aid and small amounts of juice along with the water to make up your two quart total.

about the juice- It is better for diabetics to eat whole fruit instead of juice because of the higher fiber content, lower glycemic index and the fact that the sugars from the fruit enter your blood stream much more slowly than the 'dump' that happens from a small glass of juice. ALSO IMPORTANT!!! A serving of juice is 1/2 cup. That is 4 oz. That is 8 Tablespoons of juice..... NOT A WHOLE DRINKING GLASS FULL OF JUICE! Just want to be clear on that.

Dead-

I'm all for the beer

I don't find that water lowers my BG, no matter how much I drink, but I do drink a lot of water. My doctor told me to drink 1/2 of my body weight ( for example 100 pounds -drink 50 ounces) every day and add 8 ounces or more above that for every 1/2 hour of exercise + 2 extra cups for every cup of coffee. My kidney function is excellent- my doctor raves! And once your body gets used to being properly hydrated, you're not in the johnnie every 10 minutes.

Maybe the same would happen with the beer????joking-not encouraging alcohol abuse in any way here -sandy

LOL DMW..you are so cute!!

 

Jeannie is right though, I know of 2 diabetic men in their early 40's lost their lives, just because they just couldnt give up their alcohol.

 

In canada, well..ontario anyway...when you are dx with diabetes, they send you to a clinic for 2 weeks of classes, educating you on your new life    We were told that the occasional drink was ok...depending on what it was...like rum and coke were a definate no no, but they really did mean occasional.  Like for men, it was 3 bottles a week, us girls..one, or 2 glasses of "0" wine, which was ok by me cuz thats the only wine I wud have anyway..very dry.

But it is very very rare now that I drink, its just not worth what can happen...as I have seen it first hand.

Stick to water, and and the odd diet drink...and I dont know about non-alcoholic beer, if it's allowed or not, you cud check that out maybe.

That was 3 bottles of BEER, **** not those 26 or 40 ouncers   

good luck,

Diane  

I think that Dead was saying the beer thing in a joking sort of way. I'm sorry if I compounded the issue by sending it right back at him! My doctor told me it was okay to have a diet coke and rum or beer or wine once or twice a wekk. sandy

Actually I am not a big fan of beer.  

I put a email reminder which alerts me in my calander everyday to drink more water. It's been working for me, by reminding me to drink more water.

I heard that Scotch is recommended by the Atkins folks. Isn't Atkins recommendations generally good for people with High sugar blood sugar?

I would think that alcohols like vodka or light rum would be good. They don't seem to have any added sugar. But I could be wrong as hell on that one. LOL

Obviously the mixers such as cranberry or cola are a definite no no.  

Any one heard of Scotch being the best for high BS problems?

I googled it, but didnt find anything

Deadman, alcohol drinks, especially beers and mixed drinks, have a lot of calories in addition to their alcohol percentage which is not healthy to consume in large doses.  I think that's a concern here, too much emphasis on drinking.  Least of all, consider the cost.  If money is tight, why spend it on alcohol when you should be buying fresh vegetables and chicken for your nutrition?  There are carbs in beers and most mixed drinks, so they may raise blood sugar.  Pure alcohol itself may drop blood sugar and interfers with some meds, especially diabetes medication - and this has been mentioned a couple of times.  So, the bottom line is to make wise decisions.  I think AMM is right about the South Beach diet being a good one to follow.  You can read about it online and follow its guidelines, no need to buy the book. 

Lanie