Day 5 on Phase 1 with Type 2 Diabetes

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Registered: 06-05-2006
Day 5 on Phase 1 with Type 2 Diabetes
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Thu, 02-21-2008 - 1:15pm

I think this is the part when staying on Phase one begin to get a little tougher. For me its not about what food I am able to eat or need to avoid as much as it is feeling a bit hungry after snacks and between meals. I know I can eat Jello and that is a free for me. The difficulty for me is that I have to test 2 hours after a meal and so I have to avoid eating until that two hours is up. Today I am going to test before lunch and I have had a cheese stick for a snack, and some Jello. I still feel hungry and have another hour to go. I know I will make it because I am determined to do so. I also know only 2 more days and I am half way through. I am keeping sight of the my larger goals of health and weight loss.

On a positive note, even with high triglycerides my blood pressure is was measured at 122 over 78. I also tested my glucose at 122 this morning so I feel like I am on my way of winning the battle with this Diabetes diagnosis. The Doc said today if I can test consistently at 130 or under every morning, he will be happy. As far as testing in the morning goes, I have been waiting an hour or so before I tested. Today I tested as soon as I woke up, so I am wondering if my numbers will be lower if I test immediately upon awakening.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Jason

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Thu, 02-21-2008 - 2:37pm

Hi Jason,


The foods that keep us fuller for longer are protiens and fats.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 02-21-2008 - 2:45pm

Add more at snack time.

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Registered: 06-05-2006
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 9:01am

Any particular brand of soups you suggest or does it have to be home made? I am concerned that I am going to go over the allowed amount of nuts because I do like them so much. Yesterday, it seemed like I just could not get enough so I had to really use some strong self control. I am even eating the ricotta cheese, although I know a lot of people do not like it.

Like others, I do have many days when I have difficulty sleeping at night and that is really the hardest times I think anyone faces. Combining Phase One and the attempt to quit smoking at the same time can really get to you sometime.

Ok, I read about portion control on another South Beach chat board. For me, portion control is important, so I am starting to practice the 20min rule between my first serving at dinner and second. I think this is my biggest problem even when I was previously on the South Beach and then in Phase 2.

Jason

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 10:03am

Jason,


I congratulate you for giving up smoking at the same time.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 10:08am
By the way...I like the ricotta creams, too.
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