[Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

Glucerna does have carbs that will affect glucose levels, it's just made
with special fiber that digests differently, making it easier for glucose
control. But a 6 oz. Glucerna shake, for example, has 23 grams of carbs. But
Glucerna products are supposed to help stabilize blood sugars, and
personally, I have found this to be true. Glucerna shakes and bars can be
found in the pharmacy with other diabetic items. I drink the shakes for
breakfast and lunch most the time, and they have both snack bars and meal
replacement bars that are yummy. But you still have to check the carb amount
and adjust accordingly.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 11:10 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

You need to see a nutritionist at least once. Without knowing how high your
sugar levels are and what risk they think diabetes is to your baby, it is
hard to advise. There are some products that I have used that I know do not
elevate sugar levels. For example, glucerna, and a product called "boost"
are both products that a certified diabetic educator recommended to me. I
often use one of these two for a quick breakfast. Also, there is no reason
you can't have for example a fruit and chicken or a hamburger for breakfast.
I have done this when the task of making eggs was going to take up too much
time. I would ask a nutritionist about protein bars, as we are all different
in how they effect our sugar levels. 

There is no trick to know how much blood. One thing I have found is once I
"milk" my finger to get the blood moving, and then prick my finger I place
the strip in one spot, rather than moving it around to catch the blood. I
have found this lessens the chance you will not have enough blood. Keep
hydrated, as if you are not hydrated it will be harder to get your blood.
But even for those of us who are experienced there will be days when it
takes more than one stick and more than one strip to test. Largely it is
about practice.   

Jeanette
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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dacia Cole via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 8:08 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dacia Cole
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member with questions

Hi everyone,
My name is Dacia and my husband and I are expecting our first child at the
beginning of  August. I was recently diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and
am looking for any advice you can provide. Specifically, is there a trick to
knowing that you have enough blood to put on the test strip to test  your
blood sugar? I am also looking for quick and  easy diabetic friendly
recipes. Especially ones  for desserts and snacks so I can give them to
those who are  hosting my baby showers.
They want to make sure to have snacks that I can eat. Also, are their any
granola bars  or fruit/protein bars that you find that are good and  don't
raise your sugar and are low in carbs? What about the protein shakes do you
ever  drink those and if so is there are a particular part  of the day that
is best to drink them? What about breakfast I find  that to be hard not to
go crazy with carbs what things do you eat for  breakfast? I know eggs are
good, but I don't always have time during the week to fix eggs due to my
work schedule.
Sorry for all the  questions,I'm just trying to ensure I do the best for
myself and my baby.

Dacia

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