wish me luck

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.:)

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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.

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Slick,I think we hang around together too much!! You even get the same disease as I do!

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

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!!! ;)

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

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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!!! ;)

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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!

Best of Luck, David. Keep us posted.

Robin :)

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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!

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How to you spell
L-O-V-E C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N????;)

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How to you spell
L-O-V-E C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N????;)

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D-O-N-N-A!!!

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.

Good Luck

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.

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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.

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Your mom's right. This is for life. If someone is eating something sweet, I am starting to turn away. DON'T BE TEMPTED!!