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...
For the last month, I have been trying to find new ways of keeping my BS within target range. Since being off the metformin, this has been a little bit harder to do. So, I thought we can share some tips and tricks and see if any suggestions help others.
I know when I eat a handful of nuts shortly before or after my meal, it helps with my post prandial readings.
For the last week, I have been marching in place after breakfast and it actually works for me! For example, while I am at work, I will eat my breakfast and than an hour later I go into the bathroom - check my blood sugar - and then march in place for as long as I can (typically 4 to 5 minutes). My 2 hour has been under 100 all week, which it is usually 115 or so. Breakfast has been: 1/8 cup of almonds, 2 slices of lite whole grain toast with a little bit of cream cheese and about a teaspoon of reduced sugar strawberry jam on each slice, 1 slice of bacon, and a handful of grapes (or a clementine). This may seem silly, but now I find myself marching quite a bit at home, too. Anytime my body is in movement means I am not sedentary - which is a good thing!! =)
I know when I eat a handful of nuts shortly before or after my meal, it helps with my post prandial readings.
For the last week, I have been marching in place after breakfast and it actually works for me! For example, while I am at work, I will eat my breakfast and than an hour later I go into the bathroom - check my blood sugar - and then march in place for as long as I can (typically 4 to 5 minutes). My 2 hour has been under 100 all week, which it is usually 115 or so. Breakfast has been: 1/8 cup of almonds, 2 slices of lite whole grain toast with a little bit of cream cheese and about a teaspoon of reduced sugar strawberry jam on each slice, 1 slice of bacon, and a handful of grapes (or a clementine). This may seem silly, but now I find myself marching quite a bit at home, too. Anytime my body is in movement means I am not sedentary - which is a good thing!! =)
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
1) Eat beans.
2) Include a protein item with any carb items you eat.
3) Be meticulous about portion control (weigh and/or measure food items, at least until you become a good judge of how much is the right amount.)
4) Eat smaller meals more frequently.
5) Look up online how many grams of carbs different food items have when youre deciding what to eat.
6) Choose low glycemic index foods. You can find lists of these online.
7) Avoid all simple starches/sugars, such as white bread, mashed potatoes, etc.
8) A small snack before bedtime may help with morning blood sugar.
9) Do a short 15-20 minute walk after meals when possible.
10) Drink more water.
Thats what Im working toward..
I tried being off metformin, didn't work, so I have progressed along with this disease to need some assistance
Sky - Be careful of what the dietitian told you! I do not understand how dietitians can tell people how many carbs they can and can not have. Dietitians have no way of knowing how various foods will effect your blood sugar. You are the only one who can determine this by checking your blood sugar after eating. Since you have already eliminated carbs, I would slowly add them back into your diet and see how your post prandials are.
Just out of curiosity - do these dietitians follow ADA guidelines?
My doc took me off because I was doing better - which had everything to do with the weight loss.
Took me 10 months Lisa - your day will come! =)
Background: Water-soluble dietary fibers decrease postprandial glucose concentrations and decrease serum cholesterol concentrations. This study examined the effects of administering psyllium to men with type 2 diabetes
http://www.ajcn.org/content/70/4/466.abstract
I really should be sprinkling it on something at each meal from what the study AntonyLaurie shared indicates.
I have been mostly picking up tips from reading this board's posts. I'm still new at all this.
Did it take getting use to?
I think the kid was just phoning in his job that day.
Chuck
I have started to do some kind of exercise when ever I am waiting. Like in line or the a doctors or at the grocery store. Amazing how much time we spend waiting so it helps a lot. Walking in place is one I started to do. People think I a little bit odd but ehh!!!
I eat red kidney beans in my salads with V&O dressing, love them. And still eating the retrograde potatoes (loving them Hope)
He did indicate if you jumped right in with bigger amounts you could have discomfort. & yes for some people it can cause constipation. But I do wonder if your husband has IBS along with the diverticulosis (I have it too & my GI doctor told me many people with IBS get diverticulosis because of the constipation many get along with the diarrhea)