Re: no control, need help

Hi Cheri,
I 've been making pancakes out of ground flax seed.

The other day I tried cooking the whole flax seed in boiling water. I got a
very slimy cereal that tasted OK but the texture was revolting. Did I cook
it too long?

Any advice appreciated.




"Cheri" <gserviceatinreachdotcom> wrote in message
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> It doesn't sound like a pity party Eric. It sounds like you're trying to
> find answers, unfortunately what works for one, might now work for
> another. I do lowered carb, with lots of LC veggies, like zucchini,
> spinach, broccoli, etc. I do eat a couple of slices of LC bread now and
> then, as well as a serving of popcorn occasionally, but mostly I eat
> meat, fish, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, a few nuts and seeds, and
> things like that with lots of salads. I use flaxseed for cereal. I am
> not a doctor and am not offering medical advice, or suggesting a diet,
> I'm just telling you what I eat. I'm sure Jennifer will be along with
> her advice. I think it's a great place to start. Good luck.
>
> --
> Cheri
>
>
> Eric wrote in message
> <1136503645.521050.326530@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>...
>>I do not intend to make this sound like a pity party, so please don't
>>take it that way. I know my requests will sound very simplistic to a
>>lot of you out there, but I need the help.
>>
>>I was diagnosed approximately 7 years ago. With meds and consistant
>>care by my doctor, I have been able to keep my readings in check.
>>About 1 1/2 years ago, we lost our health insurance. Things have been
>>very tight since then, and I haven't been back to the doctor or on my
>>meds for about 1 year.
>>
>>Over the past 6 months, my morning fasting reading has been about 315.
>>I have on occasion been able to get it down so 270-280, but that has
>>been about it.
>>
>>I feel the difference in my attitude, my body, my energy level and
>>other aspects of my well being. My vision has become noticably blurry
>>as well. I am absolutely scared to death!
>>
>>As dumb as it sounds, I have read different books on diabetic eating
>>habits, but find it very hard to maintain those practices. I either
>>end up "starving" myself and/or get very grumpy as I don't get enough
>>to eat. This causes me to go back to eating in ways that aren't
>>healthy, but that I think my body is "accustom" to.
>>
>>I need help in a couple of areas. 1) can anyone recommend eating
>>habits/foods(other than going to the doctor, which I know I need to do
>>regardless) that might help me rapidly get my BG down? 2) can anyone
>>recommend a general pattern/habit of eating (types of foods) that I can
>>follow to keep the readings down?
>>
>>I realize that even if what i'm asking works, I might be in the
>>posession where I need meds. I just need to get started doing
>>something before I end up killing myself with all of the possible
>>complications that I am setting myself up for.
>>
>>Once again, I would appreciate any constructive advice that could be
>>offered.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>
>


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