Re: A Simple Question -- I Just Hope It Doesn't Get Nasty

On Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:52:27 GMT, "Thomas Muffaletto"
<mrgantlet911@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>"Bailey's Girl" <baileys_girl_nospam_@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I've seen some very heated debates about the ADA and I've wondered
>> about this for awhile now. I'm feeling particularly brave this
>> morning, so will go ahead and ask the question, but I really hope it
>> isn't just adding fuel to the fire. :-(
>>
>> Since my goal is to keep my BGL's in normal range without meds, I'm
>> curious if there are T2's who have managed to do that specifically
>> following these guidelines (The Diabetes Food Pyramid):
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>it took me 6 months to be able to handle 200grams of carbs with out
>medications.
>probably sooner but it was 6 months.
>and my numbers are a bit lower than what the ADA recommends for blood sugar
>levels
>but im in this game 2 1/2 years - and i think besides my weight - doing
>pretty damn good.

I looked at the ADA recommendations in the beginning, but haven't
checked them since then. It's my recollection that the ADA BGL
recommendations for diabetics are higher than for "normal people"? I
recall an A1c recommendation of less than 7? My memory could
certainly be failing me on this, but that's what my next question is
based on, so if I'm wrong, please don't hesitate to let me know.

So when you say your numbers are a bit lower than what the ADA
recommends, do you mean the ADA does recommend higher limits for
diabetics, but your numbers are actually in the "normal" range? Or
that your numbers are higher than "normal" but within ADA guidelines?

>> In addition to controlling BGL levels, I'm particularly interested in
>> the "hungry factor".
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>i do get more munches when i eat processed carbs but whole grains that
>are very high in fiber hold me the best. the more fiber the longer till i
>get hungry.
>bran cereal a tease of rasins ( 10 - 15 carbs ) 6 almonds - skim milk.
>i am hungry 5 minutes after eating oatmeal but it was one of the changes I
>made
>that may have helped lower mine and my wifes cholestoral.

One of the things I know I'll be wanting this winter is oatmeal.
Fortunately, if I recall correctly, I wasn't hungry afterwards, but I
usually had a bowl before bed, so that would solve that problem,
wouldn't it! LOL! Other than that, I don't really like milk, so I've
never been much of a cereal eater. :-)

I'm planning on getting some steel cut oats and hopefully adding that
when the weather is chilly. This is a cold house! :-)

>we basically tried most of the things that are said not to work in this
>group
>and they worked. even if all the theories for some foods are wrong
>the whole thing worked.

I am so glad that you and your wife were able to get things under
control in a way that suits both of you! We are trying here, too, to
make everyone happy and so far so good. My guys are really having fun
experimenting! :-)

>> Thanks for the info -- please be nice. :-)
>
>funny you shoud even think any one wouldnt be nice :)

And I'm so happy that my paranoia was unfounded! :-)

Thanks for the post!

August Goals: Keep BGLs in normal range; Not hungry, don't eat
Weight: 21 pounds gone (whoop!)
Measurements: 8 inches gone 06/19/2005
Cholesterol: 145
FBG: <100 since 07/01/2005 A1c 6.8!
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