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ORIGINAL: LafayetteLady

It's the bread that is difficult for me to cut out. I LOVE good bread.

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"I have various phsyical injuries that limit my exercise options and I do watch what I eat. I did get her to refer me to the local Regional Diabetes Care Center, which was terrific. Meeting with a nutrionist and a nurse regularly will be helpful.

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Since I'm not the biggest soda drinker, it's easy for me to just make a big batch of ice tea, which I prefer unsweetened anyway, or water.

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I have tried to limit the intake of "bad" stuff to the things I really want. The Makato Ginger Dressing that I love on my salad, for instance.

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There are bad fruits and better fruits. For me, that means no fruit really because the fruits I do love, grapes, bananas, watermelon, pineapple are the bad. Not a big apple or pear fan.

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Anyway, Steven this was a GREAT thread to start and at a great time (for me anyway). I seem to be getting my blood sugar a little bit under control, but it is slow going. MY biggest thing is that no one really explains the numbers to me that I get when testing my blood sugar. My doctor has told me what numbers she would like to see, but not whether or not I should do anything if they are extremely high at any time. I recently had a BG reading of over 300 and had no idea if I should do something about it or not.

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ORIGINAL: purepleasure

If you simply "must" have bread, try to stick with whole grain made without high fructose corn syrup.

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Nutritionists can give you great suggestions for substitutes for those foods you just can't live without.

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Try to watch the amount of caffeine you're taking in. Too much, and it affects one of my medications.

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Keep the salad dressing on the side and dip your fork in it, you still get the flavor, without all the extra calories and carbs.

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A baked apple can be a life saver if you're craving something sweet. Take a medium sized apple. I buy red delicious in the 3 lb. bags. Wash it, and cut in half, then remove the seeds and stem. Place the apple on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spray 1 or 2 squirts of I can't believe it's not butter spray, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and about a teaspoon of quick oats mixed with Splenda or non sugar sweetener of your choice. Bake in a 375 F oven for about 30 minutes. This will also work with pears, it's different tasting, and not entirely unpleasant.

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ORIGINAL: Moonhead

How about grapefruit? I think there's less sugar in those than most other citrus fruits.

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ORIGINAL: CarrieO

http://forecast.diabetes.org/magazine/wellness/grapefruit-and-some-meds-dont-mix

Here's a list of some of the medications that shouldn't be mixed with grapefruit. 

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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

As some of you know, I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago.  I've learned a lot in that time and was hoping to exchange tips with others.  Here are mine:

1. Wavesense makes a glucometer thsat seems to be at least as good as any other out there, and the disposable testing strips cost $10 for 100 at the Kroger chains, as opposed to the name brands that charge $100 for 100.

I got mine by asking numerous times if there was anything cheaper than $100, and if there was a generic equivalent.  I suspect that the store's profit margin was skinny on that product. 

2. I use Bragg's Liquid Aminos liberally.  Tastes like soy sauce and makes bland junk taste better, but has virtually no salt.

3. Cactus leaves are sold by Hispanics at flea markets.  I chop them up (after de-spining them) and use them in scrambled eggs.  I've found it kills my appetite.  I'll use them in tofu scramble and see how that goes.

Any other tips/suggestions?

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ORIGINAL: Acer49

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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

As some of you know, I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago.  I've learned a lot in that time and was hoping to exchange tips with others.  Here are mine:

1. Wavesense makes a glucometer thsat seems to be at least as good as any other out there, and the disposable testing strips cost $10 for 100 at the Kroger chains, as opposed to the name brands that charge $100 for 100.

I got mine by asking numerous times if there was anything cheaper than $100, and if there was a generic equivalent.  I suspect that the store's profit margin was skinny on that product. 

2. I use Bragg's Liquid Aminos liberally.  Tastes like soy sauce and makes bland junk taste better, but has virtually no salt.

3. Cactus leaves are sold by Hispanics at flea markets.  I chop them up (after de-spining them) and use them in scrambled eggs.  I've found it kills my appetite.  I'll use them in tofu scramble and see how that goes.

Any other tips/suggestions?

Exercise
Test 2 hours after eating, keep good records
stay away from sinus medicines
Keep hard candy in case of sugar drops
Check with pharmacists how medications effect sugar levels

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ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

As some of you know, I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago.  I've learned a lot in that time and was hoping to exchange tips with others.  Here are mine:

1. Wavesense makes a glucometer thsat seems to be at least as good as any other out there, and the disposable testing strips cost $10 for 100 at the Kroger chains, as opposed to the name brands that charge $100 for 100.

I got mine by asking numerous times if there was anything cheaper than $100, and if there was a generic equivalent.  I suspect that the store's profit margin was skinny on that product. 

2. I use Bragg's Liquid Aminos liberally.  Tastes like soy sauce and makes bland junk taste better, but has virtually no salt.

3. Cactus leaves are sold by Hispanics at flea markets.  I chop them up (after de-spining them) and use them in scrambled eggs.  I've found it kills my appetite.  I'll use them in tofu scramble and see how that goes.

Any other tips/suggestions?