[Diabetes-Talk] Reading labels

Mon Jan 18 01:11:44 UTC 2021

I've been T1 for 36 years now, so, most my life. Yes, my biggest piece of advice is to listen to your doctors and your own body, but give yourself a break. Especially if this is all new to you. No one learns everything at once, nor does anyone quickly adjust to new routines.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheila via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 6:28 PM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Reading labels

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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