Thank you for taking the time to put that together.
I am new to this diabetic junk. I have already had heart surgery and a stroke (MRSA and a few other things) during the surgery.
A few months ago I learn that I am type 2. My BG was at 400. It’s now down to around 100 =or- at fasting. I do feel better and thanks to my new dog, I have lost over 30 pounds. My feet are still troublesome, but they have also improved.
I have, for the most part, managed to stay within the diet guidance that the diabetic nurses taught during a several week class. I will look at what you have mentioned and discuss it with my doctor. It would be very tough for me to give up meat though.... I am not sure it would even be possible. I recently turned 60, so it seems that there won’t be all that many more years to even worry about this.
Again, thank you.
<I recently turned 60, so it seems that there won’t be all that many more years to even worry about this.
Nonsense. My mother is 78, diabetic for probably 20+ years and doing well. My uncle died several years ago after amputations, severe infections, etc. He never took his diabetes seriously. My father died from a heart attack brought about my uncontrolled diabetes. Most diabetics die from heart-related issues, not the blood sugar levels.
I’m 55. I’d like to hit 100. I can’t do it if my diabetes isn’t in control. I thought I couldn’t give up meat and cheese as well. I looked at the research on veganism & diabetes for years and thought I just couldn’t do it. Well, one day I said, ok, this is it and I haven’t looked back. The lack of cholesterol and the increased fiber in a vegan diet helps tremendously with the heart issues, so that they become a non-issue for vegan diabetics. This is important to me, tho maybe not so much to others. I way more aware of this at 55 than I might be if I were a 30 yr old diabetic.
Keep reading and learning on your own. Learn from other diabetics as well as your health care providers. I’ll send you some Freepermail with more info.
<I recently turned 60, so it seems that there won’t be all that many more years to even worry about this.
Nonsense. My mother is 78, diabetic for probably 20+ years and doing well. My uncle died several years ago after amputations, severe infections, etc. He never took his diabetes seriously. My father died from a heart attack brought about my uncontrolled diabetes. Most diabetics die from heart-related issues, not the blood sugar levels.
I’m 55. I’d like to hit 100. I can’t do it if my diabetes isn’t in control. I thought I couldn’t give up meat and cheese as well. I looked at the research on veganism & diabetes for years and thought I just couldn’t do it. Well, one day I said, ok, this is it and I haven’t looked back. The lack of cholesterol and the increased fiber in a vegan diet helps tremendously with the heart issues, so that they become a non-issue for vegan diabetics. This is important to me, tho maybe not so much to others. I way more aware of this at 55 than I might be if I were a 30 yr old diabetic.
Keep reading and learning on your own. Learn from other diabetics as well as your health care providers. I’ll send you some Freepermail with more info.
.....so it seems that there won’t be all that many more years to even worry about this......
If you are 60, it might be at least 20