[lana75]

Hey all,I just found out I have type to diabetes.I have no clue as what to do .I know I have to watch my sugar and carbs.My Dr. is not real good.All he told me was to watch my cookies and sweets.duh.I know there is more to it then that.So I would really be thankful for anyones help thanks.Also I am new to the PC so please bare with me LOL I guess we all have to start somewhere.

[Evermont]

Wow, you may have just started but you started in the right place! You have questions? Been reading here on DF?

[fgummett]

Hey Lana, welcome to DF! Glad you found us You'll get many helpful answers here so keep visiting, tell us more about yourself and keep asking questions! Before long you will be an expert in your Diabetes (D). Did your Doctor start you on any medication or give you a home blood sugar (BS) test meter? Check out the book I mention in my signature, plus there is good starter information at sites by David Mendosa... and Dr. Ian Blumer...
Arm yourself with knowledge, but try not to get overwhelmed... don't worry! We have all been there and you will come through it OK

[adiantum]

G'day Lana, Welcome to Df. Just stay with us & read & ask questions often.
Exercise heaps & except cauliflower, avoid white food like potatoes, rice,pasta, bread & anything made with white flour.
go easy on fruit & avoid grapes.
Get a blood glucose meter & test first thing in the morning & 2 hrs after each meal.

[princesslinda]

Welcome Lana! You've found a great source for information. You'll probably learn much more here than from your doc...I know I did.

I'd encourage you to test your blood sugar..OFTEN! If you test 2 hrs after your first bite of food, you'll learn how various foods affect your blood sugars and be able to make smarter food choices. When first diagnosed, I kept a journal writing down EVERY BITE I put in my mouth, and the corresponding 2 hr blood sugar reading. Before very long, I had several "safe" options I knew I could eat w/o having high blood sugars.

Many of us find that avoiding carbs such as breads, rice, potatoes and pasta (white foods) help keep our blood sugars stable. Also, regular exercise is VERY important...you won't believe the difference it makes.

There's a great book we often recommend for new T2s..."The First Year, Type 2 Diabetes," by Gretchen Becker...she's a diabetic herself, and its an easy and informative read.

Ask lots of questions, look through the old T2 posts and you'll learn a lot.

[davef]

Lana,

Welcome to the forums (and club) sorry you had to join us but glad you found this forum.

There's lots of information here, ask lots of questions, the people here are always ready to help.

Might I suggest a good book, assuming you are a type 2, "The first year: Type 2 Diabetes" by Gretchen Becker, very informative and easy to read.

Visit often, ask lots of questions.

[jacobsam622]

Welcome to the forum

[buddy7]

We're here for you! Lana! we know how it can feel when you have diabetes, the initial shock, anger, denial, the confusion about what it means for your life now and for the future, sometimes you just wish it will go away.

But ignoring this increasingly common condition can have dangerous consequences.

So start posting, ask as many questions you like, there's always supportive help on the DF, great place to be, you'll like it here.

B/7 ESSEX UK.

[DCaplinger]

Originally Posted by princesslinda

There's a great book we often recommend for new T2s..."The First Year, Type 2 Diabetes," by Gretchen Becker...she's a diabetic herself, and its an easy and informative read.

I am a Type 1 now, but when I was originally diagnosed, I was diagnosed as a Type 2. I got that book when I was first diagnosed, and it was the best money I ever spent. Go get it. You WON'T be sorry you did.

Regards,

[kgm0612]

HI Lana & Welcome! You'll find nice people and lots of valuable information here on DF.

Karen

[jacobsam622]

This is how I control My diabetes.


I Take Byetta twice a day, I also take cinnamon pills once a day and saw palmetto 2 times a day.

I exercise at least a half hour every day. .
• ½ hour on the stationary bike
• ½ little Gazelle
• Long walk
• Hide and seek with the boys does the trick.



I Test: Mornings and before driving, 2 hours after meals and before bed.


My bg goals
Morning below 130 -----------------------ideal around 95 - 110
2 hours after meals below 140 ---------ideal below 120
Before bed below 140--------------------ideal 120 to 130
I Never go to bed with bg below a 100 when I wake up my bg will be =>130.
As I gain more control the numbers should get tighter.

To determine carbs I subtract fiber from the total carbs. I also subtract artificial sweeteners.
sugar alcohol count half the listed carbs If the label says 9 mgs sugar alcohol then you Subtract 4.5 mgs from total carbs.

Some Fats are good we need them for healthy cholesterol. Mono and poly are good.
Trans fat and saturated fat are bad.

I do not eat Low fat foods they are not good for type 2 diabetes because they replace fat with sugars which makes them high carb.

I eat as little sugar as I can not because they have a worse effect the other carbs but because sugar has no nutritional value so why eat it.

I don’t eat candy

Foods I can eat;

Meat = Beef, chicken, fish broiled or baked, eggs, hotdogs(all beef), Hamburgers, and Lamb,

Nuts - most nuts are low in carbs, peanuts, walnuts, and almonds any that have total carbs of less then 10g. I eat cashews at bed time. If I eat a meal that I would have in the past eaten fries or chips with I substitute peanuts.

Spreads I buy no sugar added jelly or I buy one of several reduced sugar brands, no sugar added Peanut butter – good for cholesterol

vegetables = Small kernel corn on the cob 1 ear per meal. I eat lots of Green beans it raises good cholesterol. I can eat squash, zucchini, celery, Tomatoes Green peppers, pickles (half sours),
cucumbers

I eat Sugar free ice cream or no sugar added if I go to Brusters., Sugar free jell-o
Carb smart ice cream has 12 carbs per serving once you subtract the fiber and splenda it only has 4 carbs.

Chocolate that has a cocoa % >= 60% or low carb chocolate

Breads = I eat whole grain or low carb whole grain breads. I try to find bread that has less then 7 grams of carbs per slice. Pepperidge farms have several brands in the 5g per slice range.

Pasta = I eat whole grain: “Dreamfields”, Another good brand I like more is “Barilla Plus” whole grain pasta the penne pasta is pretty good. A lot of restaurants offer whole grain pasta

Reward for sticking to life style:
I eat pizza at least twice a month
I eat at five guys burgers at least twice a month.
I eat popcorn at the theatre and since I have twin three year old boys I don’t get there much.


Rice = I eat brown rice, or wild rice

sodas = I drink diet only

I Drink lots of Water dehydration and diabetes don’t go well together.

* Avoid high carb food any anything with a lot of refined sugar or white flour

* Fruit = I Limit the amount of fruit I eat because they all have a lots of sugar and I have acid reflux brought on by the high sugar content in the stomach due to 9 months of bgs over 500
I eat apples (granny smiths), and tomatoes (well I did until the recent warnings)

Books about diabetes that I have read are:

Sugar-buster’s
Glycemic Revolution
DIABETES CARBOHYDRATE & CALORIE COUNTER
Diabetes for dummies
About 7 ADA books – take with grain of salt
1001 tips for diabetes has some good info.
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