On 10/6/2010 5:34 AM, Janet wrote:
> Kate wrote:
>> My numbers are close to being a diabetic, or so my doc says.
>>
>> I did post here a few days ago.
>>
>> I have dropped five pounds, and am trying hard to get my glucose level
>> down, which is at 101.
>>
>> Can you please tell me if I can eat any and all the fruit I want, or
>> is this too much sugar?
>
> No, you probably cannot eat any and all fruit. It can be too much sugar for
> a person with BG issues. Firstly, check out the lists of fruits that have a
> low glycemic load, and what the net carb count per serving is, and what size
> the serving is. Armed with that information, I would suggest that you aim at
> a net carb count from all sources of about 15 gms per meal or snack, and see
> how that works for you. It is best for BG control to combine those carbs
> with some protein and/or fat, rather than have the carbs alone. So, rather
> than eating a whole apple for a snack (a 100 gm apple has about 15 gms net
> carb), you might try eating half an apple sliced, with 2 *measured* TBs of
> *natural* peanut butter spread on the slices. (Personally I love Teddie
> Super Chunk, and had switched to it long before diagnosis.) Or eat a whole
> apple for lunch with a grilled chicken breast, or something else you like.
>
> And of course to really know what is going on it is best if you test your
> BGs at least at one and two hours after eating such a snack or meal to see
> how it works for you. If you aren't testing, it is basically impossible to
> tell how your system tolerates that specific food. Unfortunately, we all
> seem to be different, so although recommendations like "exchanges" can be a
> decent guideline to start with, only your meter can tell you the real truth.
>
> I realize that you are undertaking a "prevention" campaign in hopes of
> avoiding T2, and probably don't have a meter. I think what you are doing is
> exactly right for your circumstances, so following the 15 gms/low glycemic
> load standard will probably be good enough for your purposes, and fit in
> with your weight loss program.
>
>> My doc did say to stay away from fruit juice.
>> I like Seltzer Water so this is not a problem for me.
>
> Good. Fruit juice is like mainlining sugar. I was drinking diet sprite mixed
> with some orange juice with calcium before DX. I had observed that it seemed
> to cause this incredible craving/thirst/urination cycle, but didn't connect
> the dots until after DX. You probably wouldn't have such an extreme effect,
> but better to eat whole fruits than juice. For one thing, it's more filling!
>
>> I tend to have a sweet tooth, and just purchased a box of very thin
>> cookies called "Ginger Thins", from COSTCO. I am not too savvy about
>> how to read the nutritional facts, but from what I can tell, if I eat
>> just three of these cookies, it would amount to 9g of carbohydrate and
>> .84g of sugar. The total calories is 74, and there is no cholesterol.
>>
>> If I am reading this right, then this would be a great snack if I get
>> in the mood for a light dessert.
>>
>> Is this correct?
>
> Sounds like it. But again, better as part of a meal than alone as a snack.
>
>> Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question. I am trying to learn all I
>> can.
>> Kate
>
> No question is dumb except the unasked question.<G>
>
>
>
What a neat group of educated folks here.

I spoke with my doc's nurse yesterday, and I will be going
back to see the doc the first week in January. I need to get all the
blood workup done again, and I am happy to do this.

For now, she does not recommend that I get a machine to test my BG levels.

The worst part of all of this is that the tests will be performed right
after the holidays. Oh well, I am determined to eat better.

Thanks again.

Kate- Who is now down 6 lbs.