[Diabetes-talk] Food

Wed Jul 27 23:40:10 UTC 2016

i'm not sure That is what i'm trying to find out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk" 
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To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food


> Isn't that what the wristband is? And I thought someone said a while back
> it's no longer made.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Debbie Killian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 6:29 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Debbie Killian <debbie8609 at att.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>
> I don't do the CGMs.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 6:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>
>
>> Even with CGMs, you still have to test by pricking your fingers.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>> Of
>> Debbie Killian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 5:05 PM
>> To: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Debbie Killian <debbie8609 at att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>>
>> HI,
>> I would also like to know more about the wrist  meter that reads your
>> blood
>> glucose. What company has it and how much does it cost? i think this 
>> would
>> help me allot, because it's hard sometimes to get blood from my fingers.
>> thanks,
>> Debbie
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Lester Cameron" <underdogmj at comcast.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 2:26 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>>
>>
>>> hello I have a question ,
>>> last week people were talking about a wrist  meter that reads your
>>> blood glucose about evry 5 or 8 seconds and it can match up to your I
>>> phone and tell you if  youu  are having a low or a high do you have
>>> the name and hoo sales it please if you could give me your input about
>>> it please thanks
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 12:01 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>>>
>>> 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...
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> 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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