[JustBeingMe]

I"m diabetic and having been put on metformin, I've been able to control my bloodsugar level better. I also have high blood pressure that I was recently put on meds for.
I was put on abilify for my mood because of my depression several months ago and it's caused me to gain 15 pounds since Oct. I am now changing my eating habits more and more to be more of the lowcarb meals. Because a diet high in carbs can be a huge no no for me.
I would suggest that you pick up a Diabetic Living Low Carb magazine or check out the website. They have some very delicious high protein low carb recipes for you that you may like. It's also a good idea to even try weight watchers meetings is what my doctor said, they can help you learn more about nutrition wise what foods you can intake and help you with portion control. I don't have an issue with portion control so much as what I can afford to purchase to eat and get bored eating the same foods all the time. So my dad, bein an insulin dependent diabetic, helped me learn some things as well, like stayin off bread and potatoes which starches that your body turns to sugar and other carbs that aren't good for me. He also bought me the diabetic living low carb cookbook magazine for me to try some new recipes.

I have trouble exercising because of my discs being ruptured in my back, but now that it's warmer outdoors, I tend to walk as much as I am able during the day for exercise that I can tolerate, outdoors. I also have a low vit. D level for which I take 5000 IU"s a day to keep my level up, doctor ordered over the counter vitamin. I also drink milk more than I used to.
There is also a high protein low carb thread too, here's the link that you can get some information from as well for diet change : LINKYLOO