[Diabetes-talk] Food

Wed Jul 27 16:01:16 UTC 2016

Just what I was getting at.  Unfortunately, if the truth be known, many doctors out there don't even take  "pre-diabetes" very seriously.  If I don't test, I may not know there's a problem until it's almost too late.  Also, if the truth be known, it's too bad that doctors don't take it seriously enough that we should all test sooner and more often. Maybe, that way, we might recognize a problem sooner and be able to take sooner preventative measures. There are places where strips and supplies can be purchased out of pocket for very reasonable prices. We do have a few on this list who could help you with this and Deavor if you wish. But only if you do. That's your business. These are just my thoughts. After all, I am one who wished I had tested sooner and more often   I, for one, would be most delighted to help you, as a friend to find this information out. Otherwise, I'm sure there are others on this list who would be just as happy to help. It's your call. Just know that we will always be here for you. Have a great day!! 

Bern

Word of caution...

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> On Jul 27, 2016, at 11:37 AM, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> In my view, a baked potato is a fine and healthy thing to eat as long as you
> take account of the carbs (I forget how many are in a baked potato but if
> you look on the CalorieKing website, you can find it or try asking Siri).
> Unike some others, ai don't object to a bit of butter. And I occasionally
> eat a "loaded" baked potato. But I'd keep the sour cream, bacon bits etc.
> down to a dull roar.
> 
> Orthodoxy would say to eat the baked potato plain or with just a bit of
> salsa or something on it. I think you'll find that the majority on this list
> are dedicated carb-counters so you may get a bit of pushback.
> 
> Just bear in mind that what works for me may not work for you and vice
> versa.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 8:16 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: David Andrews
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food Questions
> 
> One way in which my current situation is different from most of you is that,
> for a variety of reasons, my Doctor is not having me test my blood glucose
> level, so I am doing this "blindly" pun intended, for now. That could
> change, of course, and I think the primary reason is that I am so borderline
> anyway.
> 
> So, how about eating potatoes -- baked potatoes.  I used to do so three or
> four nights a week?
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
> At 07:06 AM 7/27/2016, Bernadette Jacobs wrote:
>> Good Morning Dave and all:
>> 
>> Bridgit is right on the money.  But, I'd like to add a few techniques I 
>> use to help me along.
>> 
>> To help with portion control, instead of using a large dinner plate, I 
>> use a smaller luncheon plate.  They fill up more quickly and of course, 
>> believe it or not, it does toy with your psychy a bit, (making you 
>> think you're eating the right portion because your plate suddenly 
>> becomes full faster.  There are certain dishes I use for things like, I 
>> use the same type of cereal bowl when I eat it in the morning.  For 
>> breakfast in the morning, I eat a bowl of oatmeal with exactly one 
>> tablespoon of raisins.  I find I never have to add any sweetener at
>> all.   the raisins do the trick.
>> 
>> Another trick I used on my psychy is that before I eat, I drink at 
>> least one full glass of water so I fill up more quickly.
>> 
>> As for fast food, I too, do not "super-size."  I simply try to limit 
>> how many times a week I do the fast-food thing.
>> 
>> Stay away from the "fat-free!!!"  Just because they say "fat-free"
>> doesn't mean it really is.  Years ago, My mother-in-law served us a 
>> salad for dinner one evening and had "fat-free" salad dressing on the 
>> table.  I poured some on my salad.  As I began eating that salad, I 
>> started coughing and choking uncontrolably!  I ended up in the 
>> bathroom, throwing up my dinner.  Low and behold, my husband read the 
>> label and discovered that although the dressing was listed as 
>> "fat-free," it had 39 grams of sugar per serving.  My mother-in-law 
>> started to cry.  I'm not going to continue that one any further.  This 
>> is merely an example of the "fat-free" myth.  My feeling is, you're 
>> better off eating the real McCoy with less sugar and other 
>> preservatives that "fat-free"  has that they don't tell you about???
>> I'm sure that people are going to want to turn me over their knee.
>> But, I don't eat "fat-free" or "lite" anything.  Be careful of the 
>> "Sugar-free."  Make sure you have help reading labels.  Often times, 
>> "sugar-free" candy has hidden alcohol sugars.  The key is moderating 
>> your portions and while you eat, for a wile, at least, drink more water 
>> with your meal.  It will help fill you or make you feel fuller.
>> 
>> Just one more word of advice.  Whatever you do, if you think you're 
>> going off the band-wagon, even if you really are, don't kick yourself 
>> in the teeth!!!  There isn't any one of us here who is perfect!!!  The 
>> more you kick yourself in the teeth over it, the more you run the risk 
>> of binge-eating to make yourself feel better???  Not gonna happen.
>> Just move on.  Another thing that will help, is test, test, test!!!!!
>> The more numbers you have, the better you're going to be able to figure 
>> out what makes your numbers rise and maintain with whatever foods you 
>> eat.  Also the more numbers you have, the more ammunition you have to 
>> better your control.  Don't fall for this "PRE-DIABETES"
>> poppy-cock!!!  Whoever takes "pre-diabetes" seriously anyway?
>> Really???
>> 
>> Bern
>> 
>> On 7/26/16, David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>> As a new Type 2 diabetic I have a few food questions.  I know these 
>>> are probably stupid, but I will ask anyway.
>>> 
>>> 1. are there lists of good stuff to eat, and bad?  I know that is a 
>>> simplistic approach ... but all the books, and diets I have read 
>>> have this highly composed, 3 meal a day, 3 snack a day, and have you 
>>> make all this stuff.  I work two jobs, and have two kids, and don't 
>>> have the time or energy for all that futzing around with food.
>>> 
>>> 2.  If I eat at a fast food restaurant ... yes, I know it is bad, 
>>> but anyway, are onion rings better than french fries, or are they
> equally bad.
>>> 
>>> I had a third, but I forgot!
>>> 
>>> Dave
> 
> 
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