[Diabetes-talk] Intro, and questions

[Debbie Wunder]

Hi Terri, welcome to the list. My name is Debbie Wunder, I am the President 
of the DAN board in Missouri. I would be interested in hearing from you off 
list. I would like to help if possible with some of the things you mentioned 
about someone else cooking for you.

There are a lot of great people on this list, and I am sure they are all 
interested in helping.

I would agree with Mike about the snacks, also I would pull off the crispy 
part of the fried foods you are eating. I have been reading Atkins for 
Diabetes, I think it is a great program.

You may write me off list if you would like at, debbiewunder at centurytel.net

Take care, I always say AMEN to diabetes, Attitude, motivation, exercise, 
and nutrition. Good luck Friend!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terri S" <princessterri76 at gmail.com>
To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 9:01 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Intro, and questions


> 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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