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I really want to prevent the onset of true diabetes with diet and live style changes. Took a pass on 90% of the Holiday baked goods even though many in my family are fabulous bakers. I would look at the baked goods and see a need and vial of insulin sitting on top of the item. That image kept me away from most of them. Had to have some small tastes of Nana's items but kept the portions to just a few small nibbles and kept moving, doing more talking to friends and family than eating. That helped along with taking a small plate instead of a dinner plate.
A few steps forward and a step back, but mostly forward. For a beginner making her first big changes at the start of the Holiday Feasting Season, I have not done too badly.
Thank You and Blessings back to you and yours!!View Thread

You really give me some hope for alight at the end of the tunnel.
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I have been focusing on label reading, controlling carbs and reading/research.
My insurance will not cover a diabetic educator or nutritionist who specializes in blood sugar management. Seems stupid to me that they would rather pay to treat the disease than pay to help prevent it. Since being prediabetic is not diabetic, yet, no benefits are due. Being out of pocket, I have to have all my questions lined up and take good notes so I can limit my visits to essential items. Being on a fixed income, these consultations in my area are pretty steep. There are several hospitals in the area and I will get recommendations as to professionals in the nutritional management of my situation.
My doctor feels that I am in a bit of a panic and should relax and see what develops with a few dietary changes. I do not think so, I am a proactive person and like to head things off before they get really serious.
Getting the meter is not the problem as so many are available if you have a prescription or insurance coverage for the strips. Without that coverage there is a problem.
I am working on working the system. More reading and more research, too.
Came across a magazine called "Diabetic Maintenance". Any opinions on that publication as being worth the subscription. No, my local library does not carry it. If it is worth it, maybe an online subscription is less than a print one.
I have a lot more to do. Daily diet is definitely the one of the biggest things to work on now. Since I have cut back so suddenly and so stringently, I find myself fighting carb cravings. They will get weaker as I go on but it is a daily fight right now as ethnic heritage made them a big component in meals.
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I do need to get to a dietician who specializes in this field. Going through so much literature has been confusing -- a bit. There are so many 'experts' and so many diet plans that right now, I am unsure what to eat besides lean meat and some veggies. I have always preferred my veggies al dente so steaming or wok cooking are methods I often use.
Right now I am unsure about beans and other legumes as the literature seems to be split on whether or not they are good or bad starches. Root veggies also have a bad rap in some articles but not in others. I am definitely on brain overload being that this is all so new for me.
Colorful meals have always been important as I know this increases the vitamin and nutritional balances in the meal. Besides, all those colors make such an attractive meal that is interesting to eat in variety and texture.
I am glad to hear that you use rice as I love brown and wild rice and use them often with steamed or wok recipes to balance the nutritional values of the meal.
Thank you, once more, and luck to you!View Thread

My cousins are fabulous bakers, thank goodness that is not my talent. But, the holiday sweet tables have been torture to look at and then walk away. I felt like an alcoholic at the party passing by the open booze bottles. I know that will fade but right now it is a little rough (and I realize far less difficult than kicking a habit but it sure felt like it.)
It is a learning curve, as you said, and a permanent life change. Your support is so helpful and I thank you!!
Sherry, a little less confusedView Thread

Have been to the library and there are so many currently dated books that I am now on a bit of overload and am looking for something that simplifies. Weighing and measuring my foods is such an extreme. I have never weighed or measured anything in my cooking, ever. I learned from two grandmothers who used their hands, and senses to tell if a recipe was right.
I am working on this. Starting during the holidays is SO HARD. I have not broadcast this as the family does not need to worry (another specialty, besides root veg cooking).
I am a big tea drinker but do not add anything, so that is one less adjustment. Finding unsugared OJ is a problem and my cranberry juice is now off he menu, I did love that, too.
My doctor has not recommended a diabetes educator and I did not even think there was such a thing. That will be the biggest help in sorting out daily things to do. My doctor is just out of med school and I like her enthusiasm but I think we both have a lot to learn together.
Again, thank you so much.
Sherry, the less confused... LOLView Thread

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