Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

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Need some Ideas

BridgetsMom
BridgetsMom
Its probably too soon for some to be thinking about this,but being new to having type 2 and still trying to find out whats good and bad for my BS and still trying to get morning numbers down,I think a lot about what to eat.
The problem is that I am dreading all holidays this year because there are foods I wont be able to eat and that makes me kinda cranky.However I am the one with the diabetes and I wont deprive my family of their favorites because I cant have it.
So if anyone has any food ideas for the holidays that would be great.
Personaly I would love to skip through all holidays this year.
Thanks So Much
Lisa
BridgetsMom
BridgetsMom
Thanks for all the ideas....I remember when i was pregnant and had gestational my dietician said to always eat protein with carbs for balance...maybe if i dip turkey in pumkin pie it will all work out...lol

I can totally skip mashed potatoes but the sweet I dont know.I plan to try a lilttle and see if it spikes then i will know...I know from before that potatoes and rice and pasta and pizza all spike mine.I have been using wheat pasta and i dont get the spikes so spaghetti is still on my menu....Yay

Anyway thanks all...
deleted_user
deleted_user
The apple pie and pumpkin are no-nos for me. A little taste does nothing for me except want more. I'm a pig.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Bridgettsmom..that was funny..dipping the turkey in pumpkin pie!!!!
I feel the same about Thanksgiving and Christmas, two days a year and skip the bread and marshmellows/sweet potatoe.
Walking before and after is always a good thing and I can attest even 10 minutes brings it down. One helping of a couple things and I am full anymore.
Debbie66
Debbie66
Actually, i was told by the dietician that i can eat almost anything withing moderation, so i don't deny myself something because then it makes me want it even more and then i become obsessed, lol. I like to do the trade game with myself... if i eat one thing that i really want, i trade something else for it. Like if i want stuffing, i don't have the potatoes, cause i like the stuffing better. If i have the stuffing and a small helping of potatoes, i forgo the buns or bread.... of course the turkey is all right, and just heap veggies on half your plate so you don't have room for much else. The pie.... i had a small piece with low fat cool whip and it didn't spike me at all. Actually, even after enjoying my thanksgiving dinner my blood sugars were within range a few hours after i ate, so i had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving. Good luck with your efforts. Deb :o)
BridgetsMom
BridgetsMom
I am going to just switch things around and enjoy the things I love.I find that since I started the Metformin I cant eat as much as before.I didnt think that was a side effect but if so its a plus for me.....Can lose weight this way.The only drawback is that I am waking up at 4 am starving.....Not getting up just to eat!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Debbie you do what I do...What do I like best and what do I want to give up! A trade off..couldn't have said it better!!!
totylupe
totylupe
I have been in denial about Thanksgiving so far. But its time for me to start working on it. I will try some recipes with substitutions and if I find a good one, I will let you know. I just finished buying the ingredients for the recipe that Hope shared about the Pumpkin cheesecake. I wan to try that too. I guess that's my problem, I want to try everything, and I want to eat it too. :)