[Diabetes-Talk] Reading labels

[Sheila]

thank you so much for this post. I was officially diagnosed ten days ago 
and I've been stressed out. It helps to know that nobody is perfect at 
this all of the time  and I  need to learn as I go and give myself a break.

On 1/17/2021 3:03 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Terry,
>
> I know a lot of people will say watch calories, but honestly, if you're
> eating healthy, or healthier choices, calories are not as important. For
> diabetics, carbs and sodium will be the most important nutrition items to
> pay attention too. Plus, don't overwhelm yourself with this either.
>
> BTW, shop where you prefer. You can find healthy foods at Walmart just as
> much as anywhere else. Absolutely no issue shopping where you prefer.
>
> Eating out and having treats can be challenging for a lot of people. It's
> all about moderation. If you want, allow yourself a treat a couple of times
> a week. Order a meal out on the weekend. Still stick to your carb counts and
> meal sizes and all that, but diabetes is not about eliminating food, but
> learning how to adopt healthier ideas about food. Which really, all
> Americans need to do.
>
> A rule of thumb I learned years ago is to consider where my hunger is coming
> from. When you feel hungry, truly get inside your body and think about where
> the feeling is coming from. Does your stomach actually feel hungry? If not,
> it's likely in your head, and you don't really need to eat at that moment.
> But if your stomach actually feels hungry and is grumbling and other signs
> of hunger, then you might need a snack. Also, drinking water can help with
> hunger.
>
> We all have our food struggles. We just need to learn what coping mechanisms
> work for us. I've been super busy and stressed lately and inclined to eat
> very little in a day, which is not healthy either. I go and go and keep
> skipping meals, basically having only coffee and water all day. I'm trying
> to be better, but with so much going on, this is a problem of mine, and I
> need to do better. My point is that we all have unhealthy food habits. Don't
> beat yourself up, just make small adjustments and learn what works for you.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:38 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Reading labels
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I hope all of you are doing well. Things are going pretty well with me.
> I am now off of my meal-time insulin. I am so very happy about this.
>
>
> I am eating better. But I am also still struggling some. I find it difficult
> to not want to order out. I also find it difficult to not want candy. So
> these are things I am working really hard on. But other than that, things
> seem much better. So this makes me feel really good.
>
>
> I was wondering though, what sorts of things should I be watching for, when
> reading labels?
>
> I know I of course need to watch the carbs.
>
> But what other things should I focus on?
>
>
> Any thoughts are appreciated. We shop at Walmart for most things. I would
> consider shopping other places. But Walmart is affordable for us.
> Plus, ours is set up so that we can have stuff delivered. This works quite
> well for us.
>
>
> Again, any thoughts are much appreciated.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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