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Originally Posted by PinkieLee
THANK YOU so much Jo for all of this info. She received some info from her dr yesterday... and a perscription for Metforim. But honestly, that's about it. I will definitely suggest the consult with a dietician. She is scheduled for a follow up in 3 months to see how her numbers look.
I can already tell this is going to be a learning experience for both of us. But hopefully this will force her and I to making healthier choices... and not just when we feel like it (if that makes any sense). I found some information about the full plate method (where 1/2 the plate is nonstarchy vegetables, 1/4 meat/protein and 1/4 starch). Once again, portion control is gonna play a big factor.
We tossed all the processed foods out (including my Diet Coke) and loaded up with fresh veggies, fruits, nuts & yogurt and lean meat. More walking is planned for tonight.
The word diabetic scares the crap outta me... I'm not gonna lie.
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Sounds like you're off to a great start....and the full plate method works beautifully. It's also easy to manage because it's so visual.
This may be TMI....but Metformin is good stuff. It's been used a long time, has few side effects, has been shown to have a long-term protective effect on the pancreas, it's cheap and generic....and in the beginning it sometimes gives users diarrhea. Tell her to hang in through that stage....it passes as your body gets accustomed to the drug.