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...
Ok, I next week will officially mark a year since my Type 2 diagnosis...Had a 6.0 A1c in January and a 6.1 A1c in June (annual physical). Cholesterol numbers were in good range with overall (at 198) probably needing watching. LDL was 89. HDL 82. Not sure what it all means but notice from doc office said all were in "normal" range.
I am not on meds. I have been following a healthy meal plan for the most part (I might like Ritz crackers a bit too much). Due to food allergies, my choices are limited (I am allergic to some good stuff like sweet potatoes, vinegar, pepper, cinnamon, raw veggies make me itch, Cajun seasonings, Italian dressing, nectarines, citrus; dentist told me to avoid seedy things like sesame, berries; I don't eat beef or pork; intolerant of milk, sometimes).
I am getting bored with my foods this week - probably due to the upcoming "anniversary"..(I snack on stuff like green beans and my cheat is to put a teaspoon of Smart Balance butter in it)...
I am just curious. Do you ever eat fried food? I was thinking of frying a few crawfish tails or shrimp in the smart balance today to go with my steamed veggies...
Have not had anything fried since the diagnosis. The "forbidden fruit" has been on my mind this week.
That being said, when you have a cheat meal (or is it a whole cheat day?), what does it consist of?
I am not on meds. I have been following a healthy meal plan for the most part (I might like Ritz crackers a bit too much). Due to food allergies, my choices are limited (I am allergic to some good stuff like sweet potatoes, vinegar, pepper, cinnamon, raw veggies make me itch, Cajun seasonings, Italian dressing, nectarines, citrus; dentist told me to avoid seedy things like sesame, berries; I don't eat beef or pork; intolerant of milk, sometimes).
I am getting bored with my foods this week - probably due to the upcoming "anniversary"..(I snack on stuff like green beans and my cheat is to put a teaspoon of Smart Balance butter in it)...
I am just curious. Do you ever eat fried food? I was thinking of frying a few crawfish tails or shrimp in the smart balance today to go with my steamed veggies...
Have not had anything fried since the diagnosis. The "forbidden fruit" has been on my mind this week.
That being said, when you have a cheat meal (or is it a whole cheat day?), what does it consist of?
I just watch my numbers to see how they are behaving and if I eat again those ingredients, I will make sure my numbers don't go out of wack. Of course on the fried foods make sure you use olive oil something that is healthy and drain well..make sure not to greasy and don't make it a regular habit but once in a while won't hurt
You really do have additional challenges with the food allergies, but you've managed it so well despite that. WTG!
I did not have the urge for that same menu once I went shopping. The thought of frying and smelling fried stuff was not a pleasant one : ) so I ate boiled shrimp!
Thanks again!! !