[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

[Sandi Ryan]

I wonder if Bill is on Dr. Neal Barnard's bandwagon.  Dr. Barnard believes 
that the perfect diabetes diet is vegetarian.  There are others, too, who 
believe that diabetes is a disease of inflammation, and that vegetarian 
diets decrease inflammation.

It's my thinking that the best way to keep inflammation low is to limit 
foods made with white flour, sugar, and other unnecessary and detrimental 
ingredients.  Many diabetics do quite well with meat, which contains both 
fat and protein, both of which keep one satisfied longer than carbohydrates.

If you're inclined not to eat four-legged animals fine--there is nothing 
wrong with a vegetarian diet--but if you like meat, it can certainly have a 
place in your diet.

Sandi

Sandi Ryan, MS, RD, LD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Bill Lewis'" <wlewis19 at cox.net>; "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic


> Why avoid meat? I know too much protein can actually affect glucose
> levels, but usually protein is recommended because protein is what
> stabilizes blood sugars. I know protein can be found in food other than
> meat, but I've never heard you should avoid meat.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Bill Lewis
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:36 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>
>
>
> Hi Vicky, my name is Bill Lewis, and I want to share with you the
> importance
> of our following the basics of glucose control.
>
> There is an old and famous saying that "He who does not understand his
> history is destined to repeat it."
>
> Well, when I was first diagnosed with diabetes-2, I immediately jumped
> on
> the crisis bandwagon and started the plan of exercise, diet plan, and
> medications.  My glucose numbers came down quickly and my A1C began the
> second month at 5.6.  So far, so good.
>
> Over the past ten years the glucose numbers have snuck up on me and I
> also
> got careless.  Next thing I knew--after ten years--I had a A1C at 8.2.
>
> I went back to the basics.  I'm back on a real diet and exercise plan
> twice
> as much as before.  My glucose numbers are now from 110 to 130.  My last
> A1C
> was 7.9 before I started back on the new plan.  I'm looking forward to
> my
> next checkup in January.  I have already lost ten pounds, but those are
> the
> easy ones.  Next ten will take longer.
>
> Conclusion:  food quantity does make a big difference, not just the type
> of
> foods, such as including the veggies and avoidance of meat from
> four-legged
> critters; and that exercise requirement is essential.  The exercise does
> not
> always have to be strenuous, just regular and about 30 minutes.  I find
> an
> exercise bike helps me a lot.  I don't use the treadmill much, because
> its
> guide grips are in front and there are no side rails, making it about
> two
> inchest too low for my height.  Good luck.  Be hearing from you again on
>
> this list, I am sure.  --  Bill
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: victoria bishop
> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:31 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>
> Hello, all.
>
> My name is Vicky, and I joined this list a few months ago after learning
> I
> was at a high risk of becoming a fully type 2 diabetic, something I just
>
> refused to accept. I was devastated. Thankfully, people on this list
> have
> really helped me put things in proper perspective and I now have a much
> better handle on things even to the point of changing doctors because my
> new
> doctor who diagnosed me just was not forthcoming. The doctor I saw today
>
> encouraged me to change my diet and exercise, take medication at the
> same
> time of day every day and test my blood sugar once a day in the a.m.
> before
> breakfast for 30 days and then get a blood test. Doing it daily at the
> same
> time is very important. I have data on file from two previous
> intravenous
> tests 3 month apart for a baseline. It has taken me a while to get it
> right
> using the Prodigy Voice meter and as much as I didnT like pricking my
> fingers, I forced my! to keep at it until I got consistent results. The
> peace of mind I have is worth it. Also if I see my sugar going up or
> down I
> can eat properly to try to keep it in a safer range. If I get a flaky
> reading, I test a second within five minutes' time and that usually
> works
> well. I appreciate Mike's diligence in finding out about the different
> meters and test strip accuracy. Prodigy does say that levels do vary. I
> am
> not too worried because testing consistently and using the intravenous
> blood
> sugar test as a guide helps my doctor know if I am stable or
> progressing. So
> that's from a newbie.
> Vicky Bishop
>
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