[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by o222Good

Well, this is my life also. It seems doctors are real quick to put us on the insulin pump these days, and I was determined not to go on insulin. My A1C was over 8.6 a couple of years ago. Now, I am not even diabetic, just in the high risk category. The best advice I can give has two parts. First, test your blood two hours after every meal to see what foods your body can tolerate. For me, I can never, and I mean NEVER, eat potatoes or rice. I'm a label reader to be sure they are not in anything. Some foods actually lower my sugar! Like Ezekial Bread, which is a sprouted wheat bread you can even get in the supermarkets here in NYC. Cruciferous veggies are very good for us, like brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli.

This website is a great help. Stick to foods with a low glycemic load and are non-inflammatory.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/...roducts/2363/2
Also, I get a great protein powder, with no sugar or artificial sweetener, called About Time from GNC.
http://www.gnc.com/search/index.jsp?.../13200328&sr=1

Which leads me to Part Two. Muscle development helps your body's cells use the insulin your body produces. When you lift weights, you become less insulin resistant, even to the point of controlling your diabetes. I see you call yourself a girly girl, but you can still lift weights! 3-4 days a week, skipping a day or two in between. Have protein after you lift, because your muscles will just consume themselves for protein if you don't! I'm sure some Butch in your neck of the woods will help you get started! Good luck to you, Lady Pamela!

PS Sugar is the devil!!

Thank you so much for all the info.