Re: Diabetes Results: 120


"l, not -l" <lallin@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Andy, if you haven't already tuned out all this conflicting advice, please
do so. This thread, in its entirety, has only one bit of valuable
information - Type II diabetes is experienced in vastly different ways,
each
person must learn how to manage the way it effects them. There is no one
way, no one set of food that is right or wrong.

Please, consult a diabetic educator, consult a dietician, learn about the
Glycemic Index and Load. Then, get a glucometer and a bunch of strips and
test regularly, learn how your body reacts to various foods. Then you can
start planning meals and modifications to your favorite recipes that will
help you manage YOUR "numbers".

For example: I learned that I cannot eat white rice without a dramatic
rise
in MY glucose level. I also learned that pasta has very little effect on
MY
glucose level, the same is true with pearled barley. What I learned was,
don't eat the rice with my chinese food and, I can substitute either orzo
(grain shaped pasta) or pearl barley in recipes like stuffed peppers to
manage MY "numbers".

My glucometer taught me that I cannot eat baked potatoes, but I can have a
small portion of boiled potatoes (different type of potato) or a small
baked
sweet potato. My meter taught me that I can eat a cup of hash browns, but
can't eat mashed potatoes. Rye and sourdough breads have much less effect
on MY "numbers" than most other bread.

When I must eat at a fastfood restaurant, a small order of fries and a
Sourdough burger at Hardee's will not spike MY glucose level. If I crave
a
sweet snack, a Munch candy bar does not raise MY glucose number
signifcantly
- it is a low glycemic treat that turns out to be 1 carb exchange per bar.

Finally, for ME, a 30 minute walk, 5-6 times per week works wonders. On
occasion, I can't manage the 30 minutes at once - I still see benefit from
2
15 minute walks those days.

Who knows what will work for you, you're just starting the journey. Ask
for
directions from a qualified diabetic educator and dietician and set goals
for managing your "numbers". Use a meter as your compass to stay on
course
while navigating the choices you must make.

Personally I've found the glycemic index, glycemic load to be worthless for
me, but YMMV.


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