[Diabetes-talk] Intro, and questions

[Mike Freeman]

Hmmm. We haven't heard from Lois in DAN in some time. I wondered it she was still in the picture. Glad to know she's still with us. Mike 

On Sep 13, 2012, at 7:34, Jesse Johnson <jayjohnson66 at me.com> wrote:

> On Mondays at six central time P. Pm., your questions could be answered on our chat line.  Lois Williams has healthy recipes and other tips on diabetes.  The number is (616)515-2970, press pound, then 1, then 7, and pound. Wish you the best. Jesse
> On Sep 12, 2012, at 9:01 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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