Hi there!

In an effort to never have another heart attack, we are following a vegan and no oil diet. I have lost 17 lbs in 3 weeks and feel really good. My numbers are going down slowly, and I am taking less insulin....the problem is getting enough protein. We supplement our other protein sources with soy protein shakes.

Trader joes has a great vanilla flavored powder that we mix with soy or almond milk, a frozen cut up banana, vanilla extract, and a few cubes of ice blended well. Approximately 280 calories and it gives me potassium from the banana. If you wanted to use other frozen fruit it works fine with this recipe and strawberries would lower the calories a bit. The powder is in a huge container and is around $14, and lasts us about a week and a little more.

It sounds like you are doing a lot to take care of yourself:hangloose:

I wanted to go back and clarify that it is a soy vanilla protein powder that we buy, but my ipad won't let me edit my post. Trader joes also carries unflavored.

I'm down 24lbs now, and I feel great! My numbers are under 120 in the mornings, but are still somewhat erratic most other times.

I made completely vegan/oil free oatmeal cookies today...omg they are good!

I've lost 32lbs so far...it is such a slow process to get healthy. The thing about losing weight this time is that I really am not trying to lose! I believe it is simply a "by product" of what and how we are eating.

I will have to admit I miss things like eggs and buttered toast for breakfast! I miss stopping for chicken on the way home....I miss cooking a nice meal in less than 1 1/2 hours....I miss cooking with oil. It's funny though, just like with smoking when I quit almost 10 years ago, I miss those things less and less.

My blood sugar levels are a still a struggle as you can imagine when I am eating primarily plants and grains, but I'm hoping things will level out as more fat burns off. I am losing weight differently this time...since I am not eating fat, all my fat stores are burning off quickly, not my muscle.

Anyway I hope you are all well and taking good care of yourselves.

I'm glad to hear that you're doing so well! :)

I just got my best A1c ever....in basically a decade...down to 5.9

I attribute it completely to my new eating style....lots more veggies, lots of lean protein, lots of healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, olives) and very little carbs. Basically I have the equivalent of 2 slices of whole wheat bread and 1 small potato or ear of corn a day. I am eating fruit, but no more than 2 pieces a day...and no juice.

No processed stuff, no fast food, no sugar, no aritifical sweetener.

Yes, I do cheat occasionally....but most days I stick to it pretty well and it's paying off.

When I took my fasting level this morning it was 440:| then it was 200...and then 136. I think a new battery is in order!

I couldn't take any insulin since I couldn't get an accurate read, so it's off to the store at lunch.

How is everyone today?

Yikes, I bet that was a scary moment before you realized your meter was out of whack!

I'm hanging in there...and very glad that (most) of the Halloween candy is out of the house.

Now, if I could just get my butt up on that Mobia every day...

Hugs!

Luckily we ran out of Halloween candy by 8pm...we had over 100 kids before we turned off the lights and hid from the devils...I mean darlings!

Good idea, but I don't keep a spare so I would be without a meter until it arrives.

Since ive been takeing the anitbiotics over the last week ive had to eat more than I had been so I would have less probs with the meds,today I take the last two and I am very glad.So far my numbers arent up to much but im use to being around 85 to110 and its been 120 to135 I spoke with the doc he said if im not haveing any other probs I will be ok.The worst thing about the meds is the kick ass dizzy spells I sometimes get...not nice at all.:seeingstars:

Hello :)
 

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am just now joining this thread as I just found it. It's nice to have a place to go to for information and support. good day to all:):bouquet:

Sorry about the dizzy spells!

Medications can REALLY affect sugar levels...my Mom's levels were spiking around 650 when she had to go on steriods for a while before she passed. It was hard to get them down, even with Insulin!

My meter is really acting up, so unless they could get it here today I am going to have to buy a battery or a new unit. Luckily I use Freestyle lite, and they only cost around $15 to replace.

Good information though for those that can wait a day or two without knowing their numbers! Thanks(f)

Welcome(f)

It gets a bit quiet here, but there are quite a few of us around if you need anything, or have a question.

It wont help you today to get the free meter, but it will for the future. This way you always have a back-up meter. I once called to get a new meter and told them I was desperate and they actually overnighted it for me. It's worth a try:)

so far im not on insulin,just keeping my diet on an even keel,the one thing that has bugged me is my burning feet.I have a back prob wich sometimes causes my sciatica to go haywire but this is in both feet,it makes my socks fee like they are made of old heavy cords,most times I take off my shoes or go bare foot wich helps.I also have just started geting my shoes a bit wider than before plus makeing shure I take good care of my feet so there isnt visable injury,ive broken many a bone in my feet over the years,both ankles at the same time.....lllooonnnngggg story on that one..called rodeo.

Speak with your doc. There are meds out there that can help with that burning in your feet aka diabetic neuropathy.

Thanks I will do that,I thought I had to have ot really bad before my feet became an issue...gess not.

No no. You DON'T want to wait until your feet get real bad. Get them checked soon. Diabetic neuropathy is nothing to play with.

Yes mam,I will call in the morning for an appointment,promiss.

I am not diabetic , but I have a question ? Does anybody using Victosa with DM type 2 ? what is your experience , any side effects ? It's injectable , but not insulin . Input it would be greatly appreciated .

Never heard of it myself, anyone?

It's fairly new and so far I see with a diabetic patients a lot of benefits . http://www.victoza.com/

Ms T ... I would like to ask you question ? My friend from FB pointed out to me this reply from you it was not so nice . Is this was your intention or this reply was misreaded? I would like to be clear on this .

Since I have been in a medical field majority of my like I believe in educating and helping people for a better life . I just posted this info here , because I am aware that not many people are familiar with options they have . I was not trying to sound like I am smart . Please , let me know and for the best in PM not to divert this thread .

thanks so much

I thought I would let u know I have a doctore appointment on this Wensday to see about my hot feet...hot the danceing kind.

I am so happy you did that. And thank you for keeping me posted. Let me know what happens at your appt. :) I need to make an appt. with my endo as well. I have not been as diligent as I should be and after giving you advice it really made me take a look at myself. Thank you.

I think thats a lot about how life works out...will let u know how my appointment go's.

After the last fue days I feel like my brains are all scrambled up,im tired,stressed,ive been eating but not really hungry.My son said I need rest,I have been resting but still feel washed out...I just checked my sugar and it is 106 so im good with that.Takeing care of my fur kid wore me out,no she didnt make it but we had to try everything we could.I know I will be better,its just gonna take time,I have a stoped up head wich dosent help any.

I am sorry , I didn't mean to interrupt this thread .It appears dead and the same time is so important . I am guessing my friend was right , which I honestly didn't see it . It's ok , on my part was honest suggestion for people with DM type ll . If I can help in any kind of way , please PM me . I sound as a moron . However , I do have knowledge and many resources .

I hope everyone is well and under control of this silent killer .

hugs to all

Vlasta (f)

I simply said I had never heard of it and asked if anyone else had any knowledge. Your friend is wrong.

Thanks for your reply . as I stated I didn't think anything about your reply , but then again I am naive and other people pick up on tone of replies . I am glad we did clarify this . I had no bad intentions whatsoever. As I stated it's fairly new and I see so much benefit for people with DM ll . I just want to spread the news to people that there are more advance options than insulin .

thanks again

Vlasta

Thanks for coming in to educate us...of course most of us go to classes, and have Doctor's advising us, and would happily use something other than Insulin. No I am not a Nurse, but I have been a diagnosed Diabetic for 32 years and I have gathered a bit of information along the way.

You learn something new every day I guess.

Sorry for your diagnosis, but hang in there and be good to yourself. You can live a long and happy life if you start taking care of yourself now.

OK..back for the doc's,he gave my some lyrica 50mg to take for the burning in my feet plus my test came back near normal.

Hi everyone :rrose:

I've never heard of Victosa, but googled it and read what I could find.

I guess I'm just leery of anything remotely "new" at this point. I just (last week) got off of Actos...which everyone assured me was a wonderful, effective, virtually side effect free medication when they put me on it years ago.

Fast forward, and now it's being banned in some markets, severely limited in others, and the FDA is issuing warnings that no one should be on it for more than a year or risk increased rates of bladder cancer.

I'm not sure exactly...but I'm pretty sure I've been on it for 7 or 8 years.

I guess I'm feeling like I have zero interest in being a guinea pig for the pharmaceutical industry...and like I just was. I'm sticking to metformin and glimiperide...getting my diabetes meds down from 3 to 2 by changing my diet. Next up, I'd really like to get down to metformin alone...but know that I'll need to (at least) lose more weight to accomplish that, and continue my dietary changes.

It's a process, and it's different for all of us. The best advice I can give anyone is that we're all different, and different things will work for each of us. We can all benefit from improving our lifestyles....eating better, getting enough sleep, limiting stress, getting more exercise...and working closely with a doctor who listens to you.