In article >, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>On Sat 05 Mar 2005 06:21:20p, jem wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>>:-( Of course this makes me very unhappy. Fortunately I am being treated
>> with oral medication for now, so am not getting needle sticks every day.
>> I'm really going to have to change my lifestyle, which means my eating
>> habits and more exercise (and losing 30 pounds. I'm 6'2" and the doctor
>> wants me to get down to 200). Could people how have this email me some
>> of their favorite recipes? Fortunately/Unfortunately I like about
>> everything, savory, vegatables, pasta, starch and sweets. Favorite
>> recipes, meals, snack suggestions would really be appreciated. Feel free
>> to post here or email to me. Thanks.
>
>I have both diabetes and high blood pressure as well, and take oral
>medications for both. I eat a pretty normal diet and range of foods, but try
>to eat fewer carbohydrates and fats.
>
>You might check out alt.food.diabetic. It's a good source for the
>information you're seeking.

There are also many web resources, including some with good advice.

For diabetic newbies, this seems sensible:
<http://www.mendosa.com/advice.htm>

The site also has links to other resources for diabetics. Start at
<http://www.mendosa.com/diabetes.htm>

Cheers, Phred.

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