Nutrition Effects on Diabetes

I’m wondering just what the stress factor has to do with glucose numbers. There must be a way I can “test” stressful times against times when I am more relaxed. Trouble is, I am one of the many whose job has been affected by the current economy. So my stress level seems to be consistently high! Glucose readings are higher…not out of sight but higher.  My blood pressure is up as well.

Seems like I should be able to control the stress since I am aware of it, right? Doesn’t work that way, at least as far as I can tell.  I’m trying to exercise more. Any readers care to comment?

Just what IS nutrition all about? I’ve read so much about the good foods…I KNOW that vegetables are the best thing for me. I KNOW that limited fruits (I’m diabetic) can be just fine. I KNOW that whole grains are what I should eat… if I eat them. But what I am discovering is that THE MIND has a whole lot to do with the health of the body.
If I don’t believe that what I eat is important, if I don’t believe that exercise is important, then what I truly need is nutrition for my mind. My THOUGHTS are what I believe. My THOUGHTS are  guiding me to good nutrition for both the mind and the body. Most important, my thoughts acknowledge that I am blessed.

Have a blessed night.

Exercise is becoming a demon to me. I fully realize how much it helps to steady the blood sugar. But do you think I can keep myself on a regular schedule? NO! Almost anything can cause me to lose sight of getting on that treadmill. I find any excuse and am not proud of it.

Something has got to change. Any suggestions out there?

Guess I should be glad some things never change. My glucose levels are down and I feel great. What bothers me is that my weight hasn’t changed more than 1 or 2 pounds! How can this be??? Is this still an insulin issue??I know that exercise is SOOO beneficial…and I do exercise. I need to do more. Why can’t I seem to commit to more exercise? It has to become a priority.

I am still struggling with weight loss. Certainly not because I’m eating too much! But I’m not going hungry and my blood sugar is well under control. I believe the insulin does prevent weight loss, perhaps, even encourages weight gain. I must admit, it’s discouraging as I know getting rid of extra pounds would aid in my goal to reduce the insulin. For now, I must continue adjusting the meals and exercise and want to begin meditation.

I am an admirer of Dr. Wayne Dyer and have several of his audio programs for personal development. He offers guidance on meditation that I’ll have to check out.

Nineteen days ago, I got a real shocker. After going to the doctor for a health certificate to teach, (TB test…they want to be certain you have no communicable diseases for the children) I was informed I had diabetes. Full blown, insulin injecting diabetes. I know there are many people my age, yes, I’m a baby boomer, that have type 2 diabetes. But not me! How could this be happening to me???

I pleaded with the doctor to let me try diet and exercise or even pills, but was told my numbers were so high, it probably wouldn’t be effective. Well tough. Okay. I will shoot up with insulin!  THIS CANNOT BE HAPPENING TO ME!!

Here I begin the online search for HELP. I am famous for telling people to go online. “You can find anything online”!