[Diabetes-talk] Intro, and questions

[Dmgina]

Hi, Dar here. 
I don't feel I am on a diet. 
Cut back on portions. 
Lots of fried foods mess up the liver. Can they bake meats for you? 
Lots of good healthy foods done in the oven. 
Just some thoughts. 


Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


On Sep 12, 2012, at 8:01 PM, "Terri S" <princessterri76 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello there,
> 
> My name is Terri, and I joined this list to get support with my type II diabetes. I was on this list maybe 2 years ago. But I don't think I was on here for very long. I think I was living in Michigan at the time.
> 
> I am 36, and I am totally blind. I have been since birth. I am currently living in Georgia. My diabetes is pretty well under control. Though I really am not good about dieting, or exercising. These are some things I really want to change. I just have trouble staying motivated.
> 
> I've had diabetes for about 4, maybe 5 years now. I was on insulin at one point. Then there was a period where I was on nothing, because I watched what I ate. When I did this, I managed to lose about 19 pounds. I was very proud of myself.
> 
> Before the insulin, I took a combination pill twice a day. This didn't work too well for me, and this was one reason I was switched to the insulin. That worked very well for me. Now I take Metformin, (not sure of the spelling), twice a day. Just 500 MG.
> 
> I know I am very lucky, even though I don't follow a diet like I should. My last a1c was 6.1. Though it's been better in the past. I want it lower next time I get it done. Which should be in October.
> 
> Now here are some questions I have. There is a reason I gave all that background information.
> 
> Right now where I live we don't eat healthfully. I basicly eat what is cooked for me. I don't have a lot of say as to what is prepared. I mean, I do a little, but do to personal reasons that I don't feel I should go into here, it's just best that you eat what is served. So we eat a lot of fried foods, and fatty foods. Also, a lot of bread, and lunchmeat. Also, mayo.
> Then when I eat what I want, I tend to eat a lot of junk food, and suggary snacks. Even though I know I shouldn't. I just love it so much, and I crave it.
> 
> Well, I am noticing that I am almost always hungry. It seems pretty constant. I know I should be eating small meals about every 2 hours, or so.
> But what kinds of things should I eat?
> I drink a lot of diet soda, and I'd really like to cut back on this, if I can. I hate water though. Is chrystal lite really good for you?
> 
> I would like to know, are there non-refridgerated snacks I can get that I can eat on, that will keep me feeling full? I think that might help me a lot.
> 
> Any advice anyone can give me would be very much appreciated!
> I apologize that this is so long. But I do appreciate you all taking the time to read this.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Terri 
> 
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