wish me luck

[davidpizzica]

Tommrrow I go in to find out what I can eat an cannot eat! I guess I'm off my "see food" diet:confused:

[slick]

What's happening? Are you seeing a trainer or a dietitian?? You certainly don't look like you need it by your picture....

[slick]

Originally posted by slick
What's happening? Are you seeing a trainer or a dietitian?? You certainly don't look like you need it by your picture....
My God I just read this over and it sounds like

"Hey, are you seeing a trainer or is that just a barbell.......":D :D

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by slick
What's happening? Are you seeing a trainer or a dietitian?? You certainly don't look like you need it by your picture.... Slick, believe it or not I weigh in at 250 lbs. I was diagnosed with diabetes and now I'm off my "see food" diet! GROAN

[dukedogsmom]

My doctor told me if it tasted good, not to eat it. I know what not to eat but it's just not that easy. I sometimes wish my tastebuds were dead :p

[CatMama78]

Oh no! Good luck David.

[catnapper]

Good Luck! Keeping fingers and paws crossed!

[kimlovescats]

Good luck, David ..... but I'll warn you, there isn't much LEFT that we CAN eat!!!:rolleyes: In fact, I was just about to post a thread asking other diabetics for food suggestions, and ask them what they eat on a daily basis. I have been diagnosed since last winter, and I still haven't gotten used to this "new lifestyle"! It is very hard to adjust! :rolleyes: :(

[slick]

Sorry David, did not mean to make "light" of the subject.....

I could use some "not see food" tips myself. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated. Good luck.

[trayi52]

Good luck, David!

Kim, that is a really good idea for a thread, my husband is a diabetic, and I would really like to hear what everybody else eats, and you know it would be nice to have some good recipes too!

Willie:)

[CatMama78]

I hae a question, and please excuse my ignorance. I should know better considering I had one diabetic grandparent on each side of the family. But can diabetics not eat certain foods EVER, or is it permitted once in a blue moon? Or does it depend on the type and severity of the disease?

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by catnapper
Good Luck! Keeping fingers and paws crossed! Thanks, Catnapper. I can use all the support I can get!! I also started a thread on Purr Pals, too.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
Good luck, David ..... but I'll warn you, there isn't much LEFT that we CAN eat!!!:rolleyes: In fact, I was just about to post a thread asking other diabetics for food suggestions, and ask them what they eat on a daily basis. I have been diagnosed since last winter, and I still haven't gotten used to this "new lifestyle"! It is very hard to adjust! :rolleyes: :( Right now I've started with diet pop! (Dietician, BE MERCIFUL):(

[Miss Meow]

Good luck :) I hope it all goes well for you.

[Karen]

Originally posted by CatMama78
I hae a question, and please excuse my ignorance. I should know better considering I had one diabetic grandparent on each side of the family. But can diabetics not eat certain foods EVER, or is it permitted once in a blue moon? Or does it depend on the type and severity of the disease?


It definitely depends on several factors - including what type of Diabetes you have, your weight, how active you are, and how well you are managing you blood sugar - whether you are needing to take medication or not, and how much, and how level you are managing.

No, I am not diabetic. My brother-in-law was diagnosed last fall, and have have friends who are diabetic as well. But much of it I know from childhood. I grew up down the street from the Clara Barton birthplace. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and on the site of her birthplace is a also summer camp for diabetic girls, many of whom would walk past our yard (and stop and pet the family dog - whichever one was in residence at that moment) and so stop to chat with us.

Aly - friend of animals, foster-mom of many - is diabetic. She may have some recipes and hints for the newbies!

[rg_girlca]

David, my hubby was diagnosed last year with diabetes and his doctor told him it was due from being overweight. Lets just say he weighed more than you.:eek: He was put on medication to control it.
The doctor said that even loosing 20 pounds would make a difference. Well he has lost 30 pounds and for the last 6 months has not had to take any medication. He would take his blood count everyday, but now takes it about 3-4 times a week and each time it has been between 5-7.

So good luck to you in loosing the weight, as I know it isn't easy, and lets hope the weight loss will put a control on your diabetes also.:)

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by slick
Sorry David, did not mean to make "light" of the subject.....

I could use some "not see food" tips myself. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated. Good luck. Slick,I think we hang around together too much!! You even get the same disease as I do!

[lynnestankard]

Good Luck David - and positive vibes coming your way - I do hope it goes well - you'd better ask the specialist what sort of food and drink you can partake on a Thursday in the pub!:D

Lynne

[moosmom]

Davidp,

Good luck honey!! I'll be thinking about ya. Please let us know how you make out. And remember...DO WHAT THE DOCTOR TELLS YOU TO DO!!! ;)

[aki]

David, I hppe everything goes well.

I myself am hypoglycemic (sp?) & lactose intolerant. I basically went vegetarian since I couldn't have anything anyway. I really don't like meat in the first place although I still eat fish because I need the protein. I actually feel a lot better. More alert and more energy too. Maybe this new diet will not be as bad as you think. Think positive!! :D

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by moosmom
Davidp,

Good luck honey!! I'll be thinking about ya. Please let us know how you make out. And remember...DO WHAT THE DOCTOR TELLS YOU TO DO!!! ;) Donna, I want to be around to meet you and be with
you! I plan to follow her advice to the letter!! You are a sweet lady!

[RobiLee]

Best of Luck, David. Keep us posted.

Robin :)

[slick]

Originally posted by david p
Donna, I want to be around to meet you and be with
you! I plan to follow her advice to the letter!! You are a sweet lady!
How to you spell
L-O-V-E C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N????;)

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by slick
How to you spell
L-O-V-E C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N????;) D-O-N-N-A!!!

[carla and mike]

My mom's a diabetic and it's very serious about what you eat for the rest of your life.You've got to keep your mind off the tasty foods somehow,anyhow you can.And get out of the house for a drive if someone is cooking something you shouldn't eat.If they don't like you leaving it doesn't matter.This is YOUR only life.

[almamee]

Good Luck

[Rachel]

Good luck, David. I too have a difficult time in controlling my weight. Ever since I have been trying to control my cholesterol, it has been even harder because I eat much less meat and it seems meat does have the ability to keep one satisfied for a longer period of time.

Tonight I had one of my favorite meals - which I call *Plate of Vegetables*....an ear of corn, some boiled carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, and mashed potatoes made with fat free sour creme. I don't count calories which is probably why I am not making any progress on losing weight. I just want to feel full.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by carla and mike
My mom's a diabetic and it's very serious about what you eat for the rest of your life.You've got to keep your mind off the tasty foods somehow,anyhow you can.And get out of the house for a drive if someone is cooking something you shouldn't eat.If they don't like you leaving it doesn't matter.This is YOUR only life. Your mom's right. This is for life. If someone is eating something sweet, I am starting to turn away. DON'T BE TEMPTED!!