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inkyfingers	O/T diabetes	Lead	[-]
Posts: 828 (02/06/2008 10:33:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None If this isn't an appropriate post, please remove it. I was diagnosed with diabetes a month ago. I have cut out all sweet stuff from my diet and got my blood sugar down to less than 7 before meals and less than 10 after. My nurse is quite happy with these and I have started to lose weight, too, but reading the internet (I know, I know) there is a lot about these levels still leading to blindness and neuropathy and how you should cut out all carbohydrates. I know people on the forum have had diabetes for a while so do you think that having an apple or some carrots is going to be too much, Alison
matildasmum		#1	[-]
Posts: 2662 (02/06/2008 10:55:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	why not check it out with your practise nurse or have a word with your doc alison, that way you know your geting it from the experts. i work with a lady who is now partially sighted because of it, n i would really recommend speaking to those who know 'your' case as everyone is different. my mum has it too n she eats allsorts, cos her 'cholesterol' sheet says one thing n her 'diabetes' sheet says another, i have tried to get her to see that just cos one says she can eat it it's not right for her to ignore the one that says she cant, lol. hope you get the advice you need m8, good luck, take care, chell x
maggie may		#2	[-]
Posts: 3172 (02/06/2008 11:17:05) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have diabetes and was not advised to cutout carbohydrates but to include them as part of a balanced diet. These days they advocate you can eat all foods in moderation even chocolate just be sensable it's more of avoiding sugar in it's raw form and in concentrated forms but your diabetic nurse should be able to give you some written information as to the advisable amounts to follow. hugs maggie
mrsp		#3	[-]
Posts: 92 (02/06/2008 11:18:12) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	hi alison i have been diabetic for 5 years now and keep my blood sugar levels to about 5 i eat lots of fruit and veg as this was what i was told to do only things i was told to try and cut down on was sugars and fats if you are worried make a appointment with your doctor and ask to be seen by a dietitisan(wrong spelling) hugs lesley x
Maccasmum		#4	[-]
Posts: 1641 (02/06/2008 11:23:57) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi Alison, as others have said, have a word with your Practice nurse who should be able to put you straight. Why not make a list of all you are not sure of. I don't think that you should cut out carbs altogether, the aim is to try to keep your blood sugar levels as even as possible. Kate x
Tina		#5	[-]
Posts: 29930 (02/06/2008 11:24:30) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Alison I used to be told that under 10 was fine, now my doctors want me to be an unrealistic 4 just because government guidelines have changed. Maggie is right about diet
little libby		#6	[-]
Posts: 37 (02/06/2008 11:28:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	hi Alison l was told to eat some carbohydrate at each meal (potato,bread ,pasta) and a low fat, low sugar diet just really a healthier diet......as for the blindness l have my eyes screened each year and l don't test my sugar levels l go to the diabetic nurse every 6 months and have blood taken and the levels from that ....to see if my tablets need changing ...l take metformin..........luv Linda xxx
inkyfingers		#7	[-]
Posts: 828 (02/06/2008 11:38:38) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thank you everyone. I feel much better I thought I was doing well, then I started reading all these scare stories and went into a bit of a panic. It is reassuring to know that there are people who are still functioning Off to have an egg sandwich with lots of salad Alison
mrsp		#8	[-]
Posts: 92 (02/06/2008 16:50:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i am glad you are feeling better Alison x
m3bfs		#9	[-]
Posts: 468 (02/06/2008 18:59:18) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi Alison I've been diagnosed diabetic for just over 12 mths, my OH just over 6 mths. I seem to be able to eat whatever i like, and sometimes over do the sweet stuff when comfort eating, and my levels stay even. OH doesn't have as much sweet stuff but maybe more fatty stuff (well was till recently, will explain in a mo). We were both referred to an information group/forum thingy which explained how to take and read and interpret your blood sugar readings and also about foods. Numbers we've been given were below 7 is normal as our doc didn't agree with the government figures for everybody. We also see a dietician every 6mths with the idea to try to lose weight and to get on to a healthy eating basis, we'd sometimes have breakfast and then nothing till about 10pm, which is not good for anybody really and defeated the object of us trying to lose weight. As for eating, we've been advised to eat the healthy balanced diet that 'they' say everybody should try to follow, being diabetic is no different to a non diabetic person. The interesting thing is when i've asked the question about when comparing foods, do i go for the one with the least sugar or the least fat, both practice nurse and the dietician have said go for the lower fat option. OH has now on Xenycol (sp) tablets which means that whenever he has fat he has to be near a loo (not going into more detail lol) so he's gradually cutting down on the fatty things, which is making it difficult for me to shop, because he wont eat salads and stuff like that. He's on metformin and now on blood pressure tabs, as our new doc has said that diabetics blood pressure should be slightly below 'normal' peeps. Hope i've not confused you more, just sharing my experience. But like others i'd advise seeing doc or nurse at practice, armed with a list of questions and see if there is any other help for newly diagnosed diabetics. If you want to pm please do so. Love & hugs Teejay x
amethyst18	Diabetes	#10	[-]
Posts: 114 (03/06/2008 07:46:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi Alison I have been diabetic for 12years now.Its daunting at first but you do get used to it. With the help of your doctor and practice nurse you cant go wrong. You also find that not everyones the same carbs push my blood sugars up a lot so i have small portions of rice and pasta etc., I still eat fruit just be careful with grapes i was told only eat the amount that fits in your hand. You will get you eyes monitored by the hospital every year and even you feet checked regulary. It doesn't have to change you life that much. Take care Gill
amethyst18		#11	[-]
Posts: 114 (03/06/2008 08:01:16) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	amethyst18 wrote: Hi Alison I have been diabetic for 12years now.Its daunting at first but you do get used to it. With the help of your doctor and practice nurse you cant go wrong. You also find that not everyones the same carbs push my blood sugars up a lot so i have small portions of rice and pasta etc., I still eat fruit just be careful with grapes i was told only eat the amount that fits in your hand. You will get you eyes monitored by the hospital every year and even you feet checked regulary. It doesn't have to change you life that much. Take care Gill Alison forgot to say dont cut out all sweet things because then you can let having diabetes get on top of you. You can still have the occasional bit of chocolate or sweet things but prefrably after your meal.and dont waste your money on diabetic chocolate. I always carry some dextrose tablets in my bag incase my BS gets too low i usually go wobbly at the knees my dad starts to sweat you will find your own little warning signs pm me if you want to chat any more abut it Gill
Isobel		#12	[-]
Posts: 1848 (03/06/2008 09:23:20) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	i was recently diagnosed too and its all very very confusing...but been told to watch out for grapes and bananas, also watch out for so called diet foods...they are full of artificial sugars.
amethyst18	Diabetes	#13	[-]
Posts: 114 (03/06/2008 19:08:17) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi Isobel Yeah low fat yogurts are full of sugar and low sugar things are full of fat you just cant win. So long as you dont let having diabetes get you down you lifestyle doessn't have to change very much. Low sugar jelly is a good desert with fruit. Stirfrys with fine cut noodles are lovely. You find your own way not everyones the same Gill
Recioy		#14	[-]
Posts: 2966 (03/06/2008 19:11:44) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	You can make your own yogurt with skimmed milk, very good for you and no fat at all. If you want the recipe pm me. Adele x
Jenny Carling		#15	[-]
Posts: 35 (03/06/2008 20:37:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	There's an association called Diabetes UK (www.diabetes.org.uk), which may be worth you looking into - they have branches all over so there may be one local to you. If you are under a consultant at the hospital there will also be diabetes specialist nurse(s) who will be able to help you with info about the rights and wrongs of what to eat and so on. I know that type 1 diabetics have their eyes screened regularly to pick up anything amiss, (we have mobile screening vans that visit surgeries on a rota basis where I live), so may be worth checking about that with your GP's surgery/consultant too.

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