new at this...neenee

[neenee]

hello,my dr.said i have 4 mo.to get 17 lbs.off and get my sugar in take down or i may be a diabetic,so i am new at this my dad is also a diabetic.i am 51 married for 33 yrs.to same man 2 grown daughters one a handicap and one is married with a boy,8 and 1girl 5 these are the light of my/our lifes.i also have fibromyalgia arth.a chronic pain wy back so i have trouble doing exercises i love sweets.but what i need to know is what kind of menu does a diabetic eat could someone give me a sample menu.thanks neenee

[shockme]

hi neenee and welcome!so are you are are you not a diabetic?pre diabetic?we don't have a "diabetic diet".we count carbs[carbohydrates].a dietician can set the amount of carbs/meal for you to lose weight and control your bgs[blood glucoses]di the dr.do any blood work?are you testing your bgs?we can help more with a bit more info...take care,trish

[KickStart101]

Hello NeeNee!! :hello: I'm Happy to hear
that your GrandKids light up your Life. :)
I do hope that you enjoy it here and learn
lots at Tony's :) Forums. Welcome!!

[kgm0612]

Hi Neenee & Welcome to this great forum! We're glad you found us!

Most of us follow a low-carb diet and get in some form of exercise. If you're able to get around, walking is wonderful!

Karen

[princesslinda]

Hi Neenee, welcome! I'd ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetes educator who can help you with nutritional information.

Personally, I am T2, on an oral medication, and I follow a low carb diet. I avoid bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and sugar. I eat of lot of chicken, fish, green veggies, salads, the occ. sweet potato. For desserts, I have s/f jello or s/f pudding or a few strawberries or blueberries with a tsp of cool whip.

As the previous poster mentioned, any exercise you can do will be helpful as well.

Did you have an A1C (90 day avg. blood sugar test)? Are you checking your blood sugar regularly?