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...
Hi, Everyone.
One thing that has really helped me is to have a Glucerna shake every morning for breakfast. I love the chocolate flavor. It tastes good and I don't feel like eating until lunch time. You can buy a case of 24 at Costco.
You can also buy it at the local drugstores or grocery stores, but only in 4 or 6 packs.
I also don't eat bread, potatoes or rice, and no friend foods. That really helps. And of course we should all try to stay off of sugar.
It isn't easy, but the Glucerna gives me that sweet taste that I want and helps with diet and blood glucose control.
One thing that has really helped me is to have a Glucerna shake every morning for breakfast. I love the chocolate flavor. It tastes good and I don't feel like eating until lunch time. You can buy a case of 24 at Costco.
You can also buy it at the local drugstores or grocery stores, but only in 4 or 6 packs.
I also don't eat bread, potatoes or rice, and no friend foods. That really helps. And of course we should all try to stay off of sugar.
It isn't easy, but the Glucerna gives me that sweet taste that I want and helps with diet and blood glucose control.
http://www.healthysmoothiehq.com/diabetic-smoothies
thanks grannie....good idea, I am going to check that out. Your pictures crack me up !
Below is the info in one Vanilla Glucerna Shake
Serving 1
Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL)
Amount Per Serving
Nutrient Density, Cal/mL:
0.84
Protein, % Cal:
20
Carbohydrate, % Cal:
48
Fat, % Cal:
32
Exchanges:
1 reduced fat milk, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
Carb Choices:
1 1/2
Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O:
650
% Daily Value*
Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 60
Fat, g: 7
11%
Saturated Fat, g: 1
5%
Trans Fat, g: 0
Cholesterol, mg: 5
2%
Sodium, mg: 210
9%
Potassium, mg: 380
1%
Carbohydrate, g: 23
8%
Dietary Fiber, g: 3
12%
Sugars, g: 6
Protein, g: 10
20%
But it doesn't matter. Whatever works for anyone, that is what counts.
I'm not much of a breakfast person in the morning and I don't have the time each morning to make a shake. I'll have to try these.