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Originally Posted by jdftwrth98  I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I am a t-2 and trying to get things under control.
I take:
JANUVIA 100mg
GLIMEPIRIDE 6mg
GLUMETZA 1000mg
And to answer the question, it the diabetes under control, the answer is a loud NO.
I am in my late 50's and the more severe problems associated with diabetes are starting to occur, so i figure i have a short period of time to get things under control before things go completely down the tubes.
My family on my fathers side has a strong history of diabetes t-1 and of my father and his brothers 3 of the 4 died from diabetic complications along with his mother and father.
I have been doing a lot of research on the subjects of glycemic index and glycemic loads and would really like to hear from others who have found useful information sources on these subjects.
Thanks,
JD |
Here is the best advice i can give you
There are several diets you can follow south-beach, Atkins, sugar-busters, etc, etc. The only one I don’t recommend is the one created by the ADA. Their idea of bg control is out of date and designed to get more people to follow it and not to make people healthy.
To determine carbs subtract fiber from the total carbs. You can also subtract artificial sweeteners.
Traditional wisdom says = Portion control is a must and do not get seconds. I like my way better get small portions that way you can get seconds It is an old Jedi Mind trick
Foods you can eat:
Meat = Beef well trimmed, chicken, fish broiled or baked, eggs, Ham(for Non Jews) , hotdogs without bun.
Nuts - most nuts are low in carbs, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, any that have total carbs of less then 10g
spreads buy no sugar added jelly or try one of several reduced sugar brands , no sugar added Peanut butter – good for cholesterol
vegetables = almost anything but corn If you eat corn stick
with the small kernel corn on the cob. Eat lots of Green beans it raises good cholesterol
Sugar free ice cream or no sugar added, sugar free jell-o
Chocolate that has a cocoa % >= 60% or low carb chocolate
Breads = whole grain or low carb whole grain.
Pasta = whole grain: Dreamfields, Wal-Mart has good brand
rice = brown rice, wild rice
sodas = diet only
Alcohol = Low carb beer, brands like Michelob ultra, Miller-Lite, there is at least two others. Red wine or wine that is at least 13% alcohol
tequila, Vodka I Like the four wise man myself: Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Jose Cuervo, Johnny Walker
avoid high carb foods anything with a lot of refined sugar or white flour
Fruit = try different ones to see how they effect your BS
if you have acid reflux avoid eating fruit at meal time.
General rule if it’s brown then its OK for diabetes.
Two good books to read:
Sugar busters
Gycemic Revolution.
