No more sugar ...what does that leave?

[shutterbug]

Yep, my family's predisposition to it and my weight issues have finally led to a diabetic diagnosis. (Well, they said borderline diabetic, but it doesn't seem to take many carbs before I get sick...and sometimes sleepy).

This came out of left field for me...
They said my gluclose level (over a 3-month span) was an 11....nearly double what it's suppose to be they said.

So....a new SUGARLESS and CARBLESS diet! I never knew that potatoes and even wheat bread could be so bad for you...those are my two main things other than my off and on cravings for sweets and chinese food...lol.

Any suggestions about "good" and easy kinds of foods for a diabetic diet?

I'm making the switch to diet soda (yucky poo)

And looking at labels to see how much sugar and carbs the item has....but it leaves out SO MANY options for me since I don't cook unless it's in the microwave and my freezer doesn't work so that means no t.v. dinners and such.

I'm having to reluctantly boycott all white foods....

[Bozo]

By Julia Ross may be helpful for you. I am having trouble with caffeine, and I also know I am a carb addict, a lot of times I just plain eat to stuff emotions.

Bikewench once posted about praying to be concious while eating.

I have been taking amino acids and supplements to maintain blood sugar levels. To my disappointment I did not lose much weight around my waist and the bloating continues if I eat anything with wheat gluten in it. Dairy is not so good with me either. However taking L Glutamine in combination with DLPA, did help me with the cravings for sweets. I also found Biotin and Chromium to be very helpful. And do not rule out a really good multivitamin, twice a day.

So the next field is to work on restoring proper adrenal gland function and getting off the caffeine.

I am trying to buy some Teeccino to wean myself off the caffeine.

[historyteach]

For information on Type 2 diabetes, see :
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/typ...abetes/DS00585
Exercise can really help manage sugar levels. See:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dia...ercise/DA00036

I've been told by doc that my sugar is too high. The Mayo Clinic is a font of information. Check it out.
Also, the Scarlesdale Medical Diet is a low fat, low carb diet. Here's a link:
http://lowcarblisa.tripod.com/thesca...diet/id18.html

Do not make the mistake of dropping all carbs! Your body NEEDS carbs to function -- it's the fuel of the body. Even your brain cannot function correctly without carbs. But, we tend to eat the wrong kinds of carbs. Fruits and veggies are great! Breads, cake, cookies = bad!

Further, with a boarderline/ pre diabetic condition, you are not there yet. And there is time to stave it off. A healty low fat, low carb diet and exercise will keep that particular demon away.

Oh, if you smoke, quit. Smoking actually raises our sugar levels! Yea, can ya believe it! It also raises cholosteral.

So, remember, an apple a day, (along with 3 more fruit servings and 4 veggie servings), keeps the doctor away!

Shalom!

[shutterbug]

thanks 4 the links...