Diabetics

[snake eyes]

I personally am not diabetic....I ask the question for a friend,
but with the interest shown, maybe some computer person could
make this a 'sticky thread' where diabetic recipes could be shared
under the cooking forum.I'll try but no guarantees.
snake-eyes

[snake eyes]

[boardilly]

I dodged it for 60yrs, runs in family,4out of5of us have it, type 2.  Youngest brother died last year,58.I watch what I eat and take two pills so far,8yrs. no fun but is deadly . Mom, grandma died from it.  Low carbs&low fat is what you have to do. Caveman diet is good. Dilly

[Three Hawks]

Controlling your diabetes is simple, but not easy.  

If it's white, don't bite.  Check sugars regularly, I do it twice daily.  follow your doctor's orders.  Take your meds. Lose weight.  See, I said it wasn't easy.

There's no such thing as "Borderline Diabetic".  You are or you aren't.   Period.

Three Hawks

[Longhunter]

I posted back in February that I was type II. I was diagnosed in 2002 and have been on Glucose pill since.

Last March, I changed my eating habits, joined a Health Club and started working out. I've lost 30lb's and since Aprin 21st I haven't taken ANY pills. My blood sugar is normal now...   :hey-hey  

Basically, I started on a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. As for meat, I eat fish, chicken and venison...BROILED...not fried. I eat a lot of salads, and stirfry and a little rice. NO eating after supper. Itcomes off a lot slower than it goes on but it's worth it.  

Here's some wild Turkey stirfry.




Now over a "little" rice

[Groundhog]

Dinner at Ron's house ... Chef' Ron... way to go ...
Diet and weight are very important !
   High blood pressure had me ... then the blood pressure pills made it worse ... lost 15 lbs and watched my diet (no canned food) ... blood pressure is fine and lost 15 lbs.
  Too much sugar n salt in the modern man's diet.
  Ron   ...what's for desert ?

[deadfallpaul]

Dang Ron, that looks good!!
Both my parents were and my brother is full blown type 2.
I am diabetic and so far it is controlled by my diet.
As you did I lost some weight (tough for me as I am a little guy to begin with) and watch what I eat and portions.
Don't need the pill or insulin thus far.
It can be done.
Mr. Groundhog sir, I agree completely about the salt and sugar.
Also have high B.P. and cholesterol.
Use a lot of spices in my cooking. Eat a lot of garlic and take niacin.
All soups are homemade and not from a can.  No salt!!
Again, diet and exercise.
Works for me.

[Groundhog]

I was being treated for a knife wound and the doc said this ain't gonna kill ya but your blood pressure will.
  Salt n sugar aunt our friends !!!
I still like knives
   Ron kan cook 4-me anytime

[snake eyes]

Please post any diabetic recipes you may have on the 'Sticky'
page.Seems there are more than I would have thought that are
diabetic.....

[Bountyhunter]

My wife is diabetic.  Here is what I have learned from her.

Like someone said if it is white dont bite.  White food is high in starch and starch is converted directly to sugar.  White bread, sugar, white flour, potatoes, pasta,,,,,,,,it is all either sugar or starch.  

The best book we have found for explaining it all and setting up eating plans to deal with it is a book called The Zone Plan.  It isnt a diet book, it is a book that deals with diabetes and how to plan your eating around it.  My wife takes no pills and no insulin yet because she controls it with diet and exercise.  The lard has to come off and the aerobic heart rate has to go up.  Then you control your sugar by what you eat and dont eat, and especially by the timing of your eating.  She eats 5 times a day, small doses.  That way the pancreas doesnt have a fit with the insulin.  

It is just getting used to it, and then it is back to quality life.  I will get some recipes here that are glycemic safe.  Gotta twist her arm a bit............

[mike rumping]

me too, i'm type II, but from agent orange, so they claim???  but got to say,
Ron, you sure can make me hungry lookin at your turkey stir fry,,  mmmmm.

[Bountyhunter]

OK I just got an ear full.   Being as she is a nutritionist by education and trade, here's the word.

Each persons Diabetic situation is somewhat different and should not be monkeyed with until after you have discussed your situation with your personal doctor.  There is a book out for diabetics which then discusses the different situations and how to deal with them and that is a book she recommends called the Zone Plan.  The white food is starch and it converts quickly to sugar.  That book tells you what you can have and what to avoid in the way of Carbohydrates (sugars and starches), Proteins, and Fats.  Believe it or not there are good fats.   She says that if you will read that book and follow it, you will lose weigh, and get your insulin under control and live longer.  At this time she takes no pills and no insulin shots, she takes care of it with diet and exercise.  Once you read that book then you will see what ingredients that you can put together to make different recipes and meals.

[attheedgeoftheworld]

wow, a lot of us type 2's out here.
I take pills twice a day.
take it easy on the sweets.
try to eat healthy, fresh veggies are good.
raymond

[Three Hawks]

I'm type II and take a pharmacy of pills for diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension.  (Getting old is no joke.)

A friend conned and browbeat me into using coconut oil in my daily intake.   I asked my wellness nurse (yes, I have a wellness team)  about it, she did some research, consulted with the team dietician and recommended three tablespoonfuls a day.  So I put it in my hot cereal each morning, mix it with sugar substitute and cinnamon to put on my toast and I just eat some to make the 3T daily input.  I even tried frying eggs in it.  It gives the eggs a mild, pleasant coconut flavor, I like it.  

After two weeks, my blood glucose began to drop so far I adjusted my daily Lantus dosage from 90 units to 60, each meal's Humilog dose from 30 units to 20 and my glucose has evened out at almost non diabetic levels.  Now if only I can lose forty pounds I will live forever.

The one drawback is the deranged squirrel who keeps trying to bury me in the back yard.

Three Hawks.

[Loyalist Dave]

Im working on sugar free Hazelnut Liquor for the diabetics in the camp I'm usually in. I'll let you know if it works, and will publish the recipe if it's safe.

OK here it is..., you need a bottle of Torani Sugar Free Hazelnut coffee syrup, or you can use Starbucks Sugar Free Hazelnut Coffee Syrup.  I prefer the Torani.  (Any sugar free coffee syrup would work)
A bottle of cheap vodka, and a bottle of Prestige Hazelnut Liqueur Essence, and 1 empty 750 ml bottle with a cork, stopper, or cap.

Fill the bottle 1/2 full with vodka.  Add the hazelnut essence, top off with the syrup.  Viola!  Sugar free hazelnut liqueur.  This works with any sugar free syrup flavor and a matching liqueur essence.  The result is 40 proof.  If you want less use less vodka.  

Find essences at:http://www.brewhaus.com/Prestige_Essences_s/1.htm

LD