Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, approximately. At that time I was on heavy prednisone and had blood clots in my lungs. I went to the doctor a week or so ago and she gave me some rough guidelines, up my glipizide by 1/2 tablet in the morning and said we need to keep this under control, I will look at your tests from the hospital and keep in touch. She did tell me to keep a list of my blood glucose and following a diabetic diet. Handed me two handouts and said we want your a1c at 7. However, I have no clue what it is now. Oh, and typically she'll see me every 3 months. My blood glucose is all over the place. Never lower than 89 in the morning (except the morning that I didn't eat a snack the night before and then it was 60). And my before dinner ranges anywhere from 130-224. And there is no rhyme or reason. Should I give her a call? Or should I wait another week or so?
Basically there is no such thing as a "diabetic diet", it is a healthy diet that you will now follow with some changes of course...don't eat white breads, stick with the 'light' or if you can find it low carb breads like wheat or multi-grain, no white rice, no pastas unless your stores carry Dreamfields since this is diabetic friendly. Watch out for fried foods, stick with broiled baked....eat veggies tho watch out for carrots, corn since they are loaded with sugars.
Learn to eat portion controls, read a food label and watch your total carb intake per day....most of us can handle about 45 per meal. and of course watch your snacks, sweets etc, no regular sodas etc. yes it can be overwhelming but after a while it becomes second nature and know of course we are here for you any time
Annie