Nutrition Effects on Diabetes

Hello all. Not a good day for my numbers. It’s time for dinner and we’re doing the talapia (blackened),

baked potato for husband, broccoli and a couple onion rings apiece. Yum! I don’t think I told you he’s been

put on pills for high blood sugar. Now if ANYONE does not need to lose weight it’s him! But we have to get

very serious about the vegetables and salads to get us both on track. His fasting sugar was only a little over

100 but I guess the doctor wants it under 100 every morning. Too bad the first thing they talk about is medication…blah, blah, blah! Not a word about diet. (Probably because he’s not over weight.) Don’t know, but I’m the cook around here and I want to keep him healthy. I want to keep us BOTH healthy!  Tune in for the updates. I’ll try to do better.

What a night tonight! We seldom eat red meat in my quest to win the cholesterol game. I have to say, I was hungry for a good steak and knew my husband would really appreciate one too! I skipped the baked potato but made stuffed zucchini for the vegetable. YUM! Has zucchini, bread stuffing, cheese, onions, butter and spinach. Not all bad nutrition, right? Had a cocktail before dinner as well…bad move but will be extra good tomorrow. Walked 30 minutes.

Most people have trouble eating the amount of vegetables needed daily to be healthy. I know I do. I like vegetables but it’s hard to get those servings in consistantly. I’ve been drinking a lot more super greens that I believe are helping my glucose numbers stay under control. Super greens are grasses such as wheat grass, barley grass and kamut grass along with kale, brocolli and other “greens” that provide chlorophyl to our bodies.  I’m not a scientist but from what I’ve read, I’d be hard pressed to find a better source to supplement my diet than super greens. I mix the powder with distilled water, add some ph drops to boost my alkalinity and sip at the drink all day. Now if I could just leave the diet Rockstar alone, I might show more progress! One step at a time…

In my search for alternative treatments for diabetes, I’ve come across some interesting information on hydrogen peroxide as a “cure” for many diseases. Now, I’m talking about food grade hydrogen peroxide 35%, not the 3% in the brown bottle we all get at the local drugstore. There is more research to be done on my part, but it’s an intriguing idea. I’d love to know if anyone has firsthand knowledge of the usages of peroxide. Any testimonials?

The last few days have certainly been a struggle for me. I have had cravings for the traditional foods many of us have at cookouts on a holiday. Potato salad,  chips, baked beans,  cakes and brownies all appear in my mind to torment me! I certainly don’t have to wonder about their nutrition effects on me!

Yes, I am aware that eating small amounts of any of those foods is not the be-all end-all to my healthy eating. However, one bite turns to two, then three, and before I know it, I’ve eaten not one brownie, but two! Just the smell of the charcoal grill is enough to set my mouth watering.  I’ll be sure to try to eat plenty of raw veggies to fill up before temptation comes at me. Wish me luck! And have a great Labor Day weekend!

When I was first diagnosed as diabetic, my doctor gave me names of education programs to look into and to get scheduled for detailed information on delivering insulin injections and nutrition aspects of food, etc. I set up one class, a two day session close to home, and sat back, pleased with myself and my actions. The next day, I received a call from the scheduling company that my insurance would not cover the cost of the class. I was shocked, first, because I hadn’t been told there was a cost. When I was asked for insurance information, I also was asked where I got my testing supplies. I assumed correctly they wanted my business for the supplies, but at no time was a cost for the class mentioned. When insurance would not cover the $346 cost, I cancelled my reservation!

I found it hard to imagine that my insurance wouldn’t cover the cost of this class the doctor wanted me to take. At this time in my life, it would be an economic hardship for me to pay directly for this class. I am currently unemployed and just happy that under the circumstances, (diabetes) that I have insurance coverage at all!

I’ve been receiving email alerts on general health care for diabetics as well as food preparation and  other items of interest. My numbers are doing great so I’m not too concerned at missing the class. We’ll see what my doctor has to say.

I apologize for having been gone so long. Several areas of my life have prohibited posting. However, I feel I need to get back here since my diabetes hasn’t gone away! Gee…imagine that. Good intentions don’t account for anything if no action is taken.

Has anyone else read about a product called Tagatose? An article on wsoctv.com reports the FDA approved the “manufactured” version of a natural sugar back in 2001. Found in cow’s milk products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, tagatose is in Phase III trials further evaluating it’s effects on type 2 diabetics.

I always thought cow’s milk was for baby cow’s. Just my opinion.

I’m not having good numbers since my trip north. This evening, my glucose reads 140. Hmmmmm……and I had steak and broccoli for dinner. I am “flummoxed” over this! (Means I don’t know what’s going on!) There are several issues I’d best address. Food and drink among them.

I have a surgery scheduled for my eyes tomorrow, and that means, I won’t be seeing to drive or use the computer again for a few days. I’ll be back in touch asap.

Thank goodness for books on CD!!

Been out of touch…on vacation with my 85 year old mother and 9 year old granddaughter. Just a tad busy but now I’m back and getting into my posting routine.

The trip was hard for me, eating out a lot and snacking when necessary, I’ve got to get back in the swing of things. My numbers are in the hundreds (115…tonight 158, cheesecake’s the culprit). I can do this.

Made a decision to market vitamins for diabetics. On the trip, I had packaged my vitamins and it is SOOOO much easier than getting into all those bottles every morning. Wish me luck!

I told my daughter about my diabetes diagnosis and she wasn’t shocked or extremely upset. I am so glad. I know family history is important in health maintainance, so will advise both my children in the hopes knowledge will keep them safe.

One thing I know all too well is the food we eat here in the greatest country in the world, is often not fit for animals! With all the additives and preservatives, hormones and antibiotics fed to the livestock, how can we expect to live and age “normally”? My little granddaughter, who I love dearly, is already on her way to an unhealthy life. I don’t believe it is her fault…or her mother’s. Everything she loves to eat is not sustaining to her body type.

I’ll get off my soapbox for tonight. Before I sign off, isn’t it interesting how relieved I am that my daughter knows I’m diabetic? Why should I feel guilty? Til next time…..

P.S. My numbers are great. Exercise is great. I feel great!