[Diabetes-talk] Testing Frequency

Thu Sep 12 16:27:50 UTC 2013

Good morning Vicky,

I empathize with your diabetic plight. My doctors and CDN have all said to try to eat a portion of meet not much bigger than a deck of playing cards. You can also use two ounces as  an approximate portion size. Try to stay with leaner cuts of meet. If they tried to get me to stop eating meet they would have to pry it from my cold dead hand.

I too crave bread, white corn tortilla chips, and chocolate in any form. Here is how I have personally solved this issue. I found the lowest calorie, lowest carb, and lowest sodium chips you like. I took some inexpensive sandwich bags and portioned out my chips. I write the date on each bag. Then I place them into a large ziplock bag to keep them fresh. If I desire chips I only allow myself to take that days portion. Overtime I actually split that days portion up allowing me to enjoy them over the course of the day. If you have to have salsa make it at home so you can control what is in it.

Bread is a very serious issue. So find the bread you love the most and figure out an appropriate portion size. Then find a bread that is very low on the Glycemic index. You can eat larger amounts of that bread. Treat yourself occasionally with the bread you love the most and use the healthier bread for daily use. 

I put out a bowl of candy pieces that total what I can have for the day. I put the bowl as far away as I can. This forces me to walk to it. Then I allow myself no more than one to three MM’s. By the smallest size pieces of candy you can. A personal favorite is a Toots Pop.

Painfully it comes down to will power, moderation, and support. If you live alone make it a rule to call some one when you want a piece of candy, chips, or bread. Make sure that person has your best interests in mind. Find or start a local support group. That way each of you can help the others. If you are into texting you can use that as a tool to discuss your craving.

Don’t eat more than four hours before bed time other than a piece of fruit like a pair, apple, or other fruit in the lower have of the Glycemic index that will help you maintain somewhat consistent sugar levels as you sleep.

You probably already know all of these things so pardon my rambling. Bottom line it is all about making slow life changes that stick.

I hope some of this has helped you or others. Have a great day.

On Sep 12, 2013, at 10:08 CDT, victoria bishop <vicky at donbishop.org> wrote:

> Well, you all raise questions that I intend to ask my doctor next month. This was an introductory visit so we had to cover a lot of ground in a very short period of time. I have more faith in this doctor than the one who diagnosed me last February. It is really hard to move to a new town and find a new doctor, dentist, chiropractor, etc. I will follow this doctor's instructions for the time bing and rely on his interpretation the my blood tests every 3 months for guidance. I agree testing more often seems more advisable, but I'll tell you more when I know more.
> 
> I do not intend to cut meat out of my diet. I think it is very important. However, I will watch the amount I eat and incorporate more vegetables and whole grains into my diet. My downfall is bread and potatoes and sweets. I have found a lot of diabetic cookbooks on BookShare from which I am getting ideas about portion control and foods  that  have a low glycemic index. I am a work in process.
> Vicky
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