[Diabetes-Talk] An update on my progress

[Patricia Maddix]

You are doing an amazing job. Congratulations and I am so glad you recovered reasonably well from Covid. I imagine that made your blood sugar go quite high as that is what illnesses tend to do. Suggestion for the fresh pair and fresh apple is to peel, sprinkle with a little water cinnamon and sugar substitute if desired then Cover and microwave until soft or the consistency that you desire. This will be easier to eat and taste like a wonderful pie without the crust. If the apple or pear is large you may need to keep it to half of the fruit for a 15 g carbohydrate snack. Light yogurt and whole-grain crackers also make great snacks just check the labels for carbs. Yogurt might be more like 18 g carbs but that is close enough to 15. A soft snack would be a piece of bread with some smooth natural unsweetened peanut butter. Again just check your labels for carbs to adjust your serving size.
Patricia

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> On Dec 15, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
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> I just wanted to give a quick update on my progress. I saw my diabetes specialest about a week ago. I was supposed to see her before then. But I had to wait, because both my boyfriend and I ended up with Covid. That was very rough! We are both much better now. Although, my taste and smell still aren't right.
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> Anyway, my visit went very well. She told me that I was making great progress. She also lowered my treceba from 80 units, to 72 units. She also lowered my meal-time insulin. So before breakfast it's 25. At lunch it's 20. And at dinner it's 15. She told me that if I keep having really low blood sugars, to lower my insulin by 5 units. She also raised my Ozempic to 1.5. I had to get a new prescription, because the pen is different.
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> It's upset my stomach some. Which is to be expected. But I think in about another week or so, I will be tollerating it just fine.
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> I have also lost 7 pounds. How much of this is due to Covid, I don't know. But I am thankful, and happy about it either way. I've not been drinking any diet sodas. I mainly drink this Gold Peak diet tea I found, and water. I thought I would miss soda. But not really. Now that I have really decided to make these changes for myself, it's as though my mind set has changed. If that makes sense?
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> I still have a ways to go. Not eating out is difficult. Plus, I still like some junk food. But I know I can do this. I do still feel a bit overwhelmed. She feels that if I keep making good progress, and losing weight, that eventually I might be able to drop my meal time insulin. That is my hope, and my goal.
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> She wants me to try and not have more than 45 carbs per meal. Less, if possible. Then only 1, to 2 snacks a day. No more than 15 carbs. This is all great, and I am more than willing to try to do this.
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> But wow! In some ways, I feel like now I am not eating enough. She told me that if I wanted, I could keep a food journal. So I decided to start doing this. I thought it was a good idea.
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> How do I go about figuring out what sorts of snacks might have 15 carbs, or less? That doesn't even seem possible. It doesn't help that there are just things I can not eat, no matter how I try.
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> For instance, I thought fresh pears would be good, because they are high in fiber.
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> However, without teeth this just isn't really an option. Even though I cut it up, it was just too hard for me to really enjoy. Apples unfortunately are the same way. And I seriously doubt I can eat nuts. Unless I ground them up.
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> Unfortunately my specialest is leaving at the end of the month. Her family is moving out of state. I was really disappointed to hear this. She is very easy to communicate with. And she tries to make sure anything she gives me is accessible. I really like her.
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> She did recommend someone else. I have an appointment with her in May. I see my primary care doctor in March. So they felt I could wait to see her until May. Which I am fine with. I just hope I like working with her as much. We will see.
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> Well this is a bit longer than I planned. But I wanted to share this with you all. I hope you all are well. Thank you for all of the support over the last few months. It is very much appreciated.
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> Terri
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