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Sun, 08-03-2008 - 10:08pm

Hello to all...


I've been diabetic for about 12 years, I've been in and out of control during those years.  Had two healthy pregnancies on insulin (with the guidance of some GREAT maternal fetal med specialists) with two beautiful, healthy babies. 


I've been through a bout with depression, which included nearly leaving my marriage, for about a year.  During that year, not only did I ignore my marriage, I ignored my HEALTH.  So I went back to my doctor the other day to get a grip on this thing again.  I've gone on Levemir insulin at night with SSI four times a day. 


I post on another board her pretty regularly, but think I'll visit here too. 


What's the deal about oatmeal?  Too many carbs?  Or just difficult to eat only one serving?  LOL!  I love oatmeal!  I ate some yesterday for breakfast, sweetened with Nutra Sweet, my sugar at lunch time was 406 anyway. 


I know I eat WAY too many carbs...I've got to cut back on those. 


I'm exhausted this weekend, possibly from the changes in my body trying to chase this sugar level back down to some reasonable level.


My biggest problem is compliance.  If the regimen has any hassle factor at all, I don't do it.  I've got my levemir here in the fridge, I'm home every night.  But breakfast, lunch and supper I'm working.  Each day is different.  I may be in my office at lunch, or if I have to leave, I may be eating at a drive-thru.  So...I've put my meter and SSI pen in my purse...that way it's with me wherever I go.  Any more tips for compliance?  I'm a RN and I KNOW the risks of this disease.  I just don't take care of myself as well as I take care of everyone else.


Thanks for any suggestions....


Julie

Camperchik

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 12:12am

Sue,


Everyone is welcome to chime in to help each other. Cheryl and I are around here to steer the discussion.


When I was diagnosed I was sent by my endo to a diabetes clinic. People said to me that since I was a knowledgeable nurse why did I need to go and why didn't I go to one of those programs with a lot of people in the room. I needed to be allowed to be a patient for once and to get my questions and fears answered and supported. Just because I am nurse doesn't mean that I know absolutely everything and I have been a diabetic for 17 years.


I chuckled at your comments about nurses. Have you seen many nurses and doctors lately? They smoke frequently, eat fast food on the run, are over weight and are better at taking care of others than themselves. But this doesn't mean that they aren't knowledgeable or caring.


We are all in the fight together. And we learn from each other and support each other as best we can. I bet you know more than you even realize and can help some other newbie around here.




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Registered: 01-02-2008
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 8:31am

Celebrate that graduation! 23 pounds is tremendous!!!!! Congratuations!


Sue

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Registered: 01-02-2008
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 8:33am

I find Lean Cuisines add some great variety for a "solo cook". Question for you: you said your reading was 162 before the meal; what was it after? The after number is much more important that the before number in order to learn what foods cause you to spike.


Sue

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Registered: 04-03-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 9:28am

Oatmeal no, not bad for everyone but with caution. Instant oatmeal needs even MORE caution - be more cautious the more processed things are - in order to make things fast and easy (cook in seconds), they also tend to remove fiber or grind it down really fine so it can soak up moisture quicker. So, I guess better to say be more cautious about instant oatmeal than about regular rolled or steel cut oatmeal.

--Deb

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Registered: 04-03-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 9:35am

If cooking 1/2 cup sounds silly, cook several cups at once, take out a portion and save the rest - you can reheat oatmeal in the microwave very easily. For a busy person who really likes oatmeal, cook up several portions (whatever is a good portion for you) at once, take your portion for the day, put the rest in single portion covered containers in the fridge. Then just take one out in the a.m. and pop it in the microwave and voila hot oatmeal. Cook once, eat many times is a great time (and money) saver AND it makes things easier when you're trying to watch what you eat. That's why I love brown bagging leftovers - I already have figured out that I can have x amount of this meal so I just pop x amount into a sealed container of some sort *right after dinner* and toss into the fridge. In the morning, I grab that container and go off to work (if I don't feel like walking over to the kitchen here to microwave something, I'll micro it while I eat breakfast then transfer to a wide mouth thermos type container to stay warm until lunch). No prep, no planning, no *thinking* first thing in the morning needed (it's hard for me to think about lunch when I've just finished breakfast).

--Deb

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 12:33pm
I have been a label reader for YEARS! lol

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Registered: 08-04-2008
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 1:11pm

Thanks for the

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Registered: 07-10-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 1:18pm

I take it this means that you go to one of the Y's that has the Silver Sneakers program. I hope you signed up for it!!


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Registered: 08-04-2008
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 2:06pm

Hi, yes I am signed into the Silver Sneakers and have found the instructors there very helpful, for those unfamiliar with this Insurance blessing pleases check it out and if you qualify join and join in!!!! Different classes for different levels of mobility, we have people in wheelchairs who attend. It is also a good social outlet, I made new friends very quickly and going there is a very enjoyable part of my day.


Blessings,


Ceecee

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: camperchik
Tue, 08-05-2008 - 11:22pm

CeeCee,


You didn't bore me. I am glad that you are doing better with getting around. That was certainly a nasty fall.






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Edited 8/5/2008 11:23 pm ET by cl-maryfrances40