"jem" > wrote in message
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> :-( 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.
>
> James

James,

First, let me just say you are not alone! Lots of diabetics have high
cholesterol and many also have high blood pressure.
The best advice I can think of is something you're already doing. Ask
questions! Take time to learn about your situation, and don't rely on old,
and often wrong, information. Get thee to a nutritionist or dietician. Test,
test, test. Every diabetic is different in the foods that they can tolerate
and those they can't. My dad can't eat any potatoes without high BG's going
through the roof. I, on the other hand, can have small portions of yukon
potatoes, provided I eat them with protein and a little fat. And that's just
one example. The only way to really know how foods are going to affect you
is to test your blood glucose levels after eating them. Of course,
vegetables are going to be better for you than say, chocolate cake. But
don't feel you can never have anything like a slice of chocolate cake again.
The fastest way to feel overwhelmed, IMO, is to start thinking about all of
the limitations in what you can eat and not eat.
Exercise will help in both areas, which is kinda cool if you ask me. Walking
is my favorite activity, especially at the beach. If you take medication,
though, you will need to be careful and monitor your BG levels when
exercising. It took me a while to get the right plan of when to eat and what
to eat when exercising to avoid dropping too low.
As far as food goes, I've found in general it helps me to think of it like
this: if I stick to fresh, natural foods, I'm usually right on target with
my BG levels. The more something is processed, the worse it will be for me.
So, Twinkies would definitely be a big resounding NO! (Of course, they would
be any, nasty little things). Good luck, and keep us posted!

kimberly