[Diabetes-talk] Testing Frequency

Thu Sep 12 21:08:44 UTC 2013

I think the biggest reason recommendations for meat have been the dec of
cards size and so forth and so on because many people don't practice
portion control. It's an easy way to help people do this. And for many,
weight gain complicates glucose control, so small portions of food are
recommended.

Always being underweight, I didn't have many food restrictions. My
parents were exercise, health fanatics, so I grew up with health and
nutrition ingrained into my DNA, smile. And when I became diabetic, it
wasn't a huge adjustment for them in terms of eating healthy.

I've never been one to crave sugar or really fatty food, but these foods
also don't tend to affect my sugars when I take the proper amount of
insulin, and since I tend to exercise regularly, they don't seem to
affect my weight. But I also eat *bad* foods sparingly, and like Mike, I
believe it's all about portion control.

Our society has this thought that we should feel bad because we can't
eat an entire pie or ten candy bars or eat McDonald's every day, instead
of feeling satisfied that we ate a slice of pie or a candy bar or had
McDonald's for dinner once a week. This thinking is wrong, and it
doesn't help those who do crave this stuff.

And BTW, I don't believe in diets. This term implies something
temporary. What needs to happen is a lifestyle change, and a mindset
change about food and nutrition. Portion control and making better food
choices is what I promote. And fat consumption is a part of this. For
the Dr. Oz lovers, I believe he even made this claim, grin.

I'm not trying to over-simplify something or say it's easy, but in
reality, it is simple and easy. What isn't easy or simple is changing
our mindsets.

Like the old motto, we eat to live, not live to eat, smile.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Testing Frequency

I guess I'm lucky in that I have few carb cravings.. I don't buy the
conventional wisdom of limiting neat to the size of a deck of cards.
Who's kidding whom here? I eat as much meat as I desire and lots of
leafy green vegetables.. I also don't worry too much about fats so I eat
mayo (no carbs) and don't take the skin off chicken. I do keep portions
in moderation, though. 
If I eat a snack, it's usually cashoos. 
Different strokes ...
Mike freeman 

On Sep 12, 2013, at 9:27, "Gregory D. Rosenberg" <gregg at ricis.com>
wrote:

> 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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