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 eat a minimal diet of 3/4 veggies and 1/4 protein and drink water only. Half the veggies are non-starchy and 1/4 are starchy. Today, again, I had grilled chicken thigh (small), 1/2 plate of steamed green beans and 1/4 plate sweet peas. BSL was 118 one hr after eating..and I was feeling weak and ate okra "chips" (broiled okra slices) - about a cup.
A half hour later, I;m feeling weaker and check BSL and it was 91. I ate a peppermint and a 1/2 a chicken gizzard and am now feeling ok. This happens often (the weakness after eating). My relatives say I am eating too little...Maybe I need to exercise more? I get exercise walking thru walmart...as I shop for my meals almost daily.
Question: THis hunger has been happening for the three- four months since diagnosis of type2 in July (but I on vacay when diagnosed) and during that time I have lost 35pounds on the "recommended diet" of 1/4 starchy veg; 1/2 nonstarchy and 1/4 protein ..(My doc was elated ==I was surprised) and was taken off the Tradjenta after 3 weeks.
Am I possibly eating too little or might something else be happening that I need to be aware of.
Thanks for any response. CoCo
A half hour later, I;m feeling weaker and check BSL and it was 91. I ate a peppermint and a 1/2 a chicken gizzard and am now feeling ok. This happens often (the weakness after eating). My relatives say I am eating too little...Maybe I need to exercise more? I get exercise walking thru walmart...as I shop for my meals almost daily.
Question: THis hunger has been happening for the three- four months since diagnosis of type2 in July (but I on vacay when diagnosed) and during that time I have lost 35pounds on the "recommended diet" of 1/4 starchy veg; 1/2 nonstarchy and 1/4 protein ..(My doc was elated ==I was surprised) and was taken off the Tradjenta after 3 weeks.
Am I possibly eating too little or might something else be happening that I need to be aware of.
Thanks for any response. CoCo
Aim for about 30-45 carbs per meal and test 2 hours after ...the goal is to be no higher than 140 after 2 hrs, or what ever doc sets for you....have you been to a dietician?
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