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...

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The Blood Sugar Solution

Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
Has anyone read this book? I just received it this morning, and it's a large book. Unless I do nothing but read, it's going to take me awhile to read the whole thing. LOL

Just wondering if anyone else has read it and your opinions on it.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
my hubby has it, I never really looked into it. It does have recipes, etc and just another way of eating, eating healthier etc. Jim gave it up when he realized it was too complicated for him to follow. (he doesn't have diabetes but looking for diets, which I understand it is not really a 'diet book")
Sassipeanutsmom
Sassipeanutsmom
I just need to 'follow something'..you know, but if it's complicated, it won't be for me either.

I find I stick to something better when told exactly what to eat. I need to lose weight and I'm getting know where fast. :(
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
have you been to a dietician? Have your doctor recommend one if you haven't seen one, they will help you decide on a plan

basically, no white breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, watch your carb intake and portion control is very important
release2find
release2find
I had not heard of, nor read the book. I will browse through it when I get back to a booksotre. What is your opinion of it Sassi? I do enjoy reading but do most of it online now...

I usually revert to the DASH diet (available online) because it is a healthy - low sodium diet [Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension-DASH]. I will sometimes browse the Goodwill for cheap books like "No Fats, No Sugar, No Salt " or some self-help book that ay keep positive thought flowing or give me more feel good moments...

Msizgayle always mentions the dietician and I really really need to take heed..We all do. Thanks ..for sharing you all. Always willing to learn a bit more.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The books I have found to be the most helpful are by cardiologist Dr. Rob Thompson. Some of them are The Gylcemic Load Diet, The Clycemic Load Solution, and Sugar Busters. I follow his advice closely. I came back from the doctor's today and had a great report! Basically, cut out rice, flour products, potatoes, and sugared drinks. Walk for 20 minutes every other day. He includes recipes, though I find them to have a lot of things I can't get locally.