Diabetic friendly?

[KeighleyW]

Hello, i am new to this! i am a type 1 diabetic with kidney disease and hypertension, who i also a picky eater…are there any suggestions for this? i’m on an insulin pump in the last 6 months and have gained weight with my insulin increases but also drop low a lot and am concerned about making sure i still have enough carbohydrates to keep my blood sugars level.

[vbox1965]

Hi KeighleyW., I just started the program and this is day 11 for me. I am type 2 diabetic and have been on the pump for 9 years now. I find that checking blood sugar often is the best way to keep your levels under control, also eating the 6 small meals a day has really helped a lot. I do not eat a lot of food and HATE to exercise so this is all a big challenge for me. I have always been told not to eat the potato, rice and pasta. Now this tells me its o.k as long as its in small amounts combined with a protein., who knew. I do go on the exchange page and substitute a lot of the foods I dislike for other things., I am not a big meat eater either. I have found that eating the 6 small meals a day does keep your glucose at a pretty steady level and I have even had to drop my insulin some. Plus always carry glucose tabs just in case it goes low, those work very fast. I hope you enjoy the program…..

[rikkid]

Hi. I just started today. I am a diebetic still on pills, but my bloodsugar level is rising slowly. So I want to go back to a healthier me. The program looks promising, and I have to push myself to do some exercise.

[ladybug81702]

Hello, I’m new at this also and am type 2 diabetic also. I too have a hypertension. I take medication only 15 mg. 1/2 of the dose I started with 5 years ago. As vbox 1965 says eating 6 small meals or as I say 3 snacks and 3 small meal really makes a differences.
rikkid, I’m new as I said but I think this program is going to be the one for me. Exercise is not easy for me because I have a bad back, right knee, and both my hips were replaced a few years ago so I’m doing swimming and chair exercise. I have to be careful because I have been having heart problems that is why I’m here. I want to get more healthy. It has been slow for me on here but I don’t give up I just do baby steps. I’ve lost 2 1/2 pounds and did gain at first. I am on week 3 but I’ve started over many times trying harder each time to learn my way around and loss more weight as I learn more.

[judithaaa]

i just joined tonite. how do i get menus for diabetic’s

[Support]

Hi judithaaa,

To find the Express Meal Plans for 14 Days, follow these steps:

1. Login to http://www.trimdownclub.com
2. On the top of the homepage, click My Downloads
3. Under the Trim Down Club Program, click Start Now
4. Scroll down to Simple Express 14-Day Meal Plan, and you can choose the basic 14 Days Express Meal Plan by clicking on Download Now
5. Or you can choose a version of the plan tailored for specific needs, such as: Vegetarian (V), Non Dairy (ND), Gluten Free (GF), Low Cholesterol (LC), Low Sugar (LS) by clicking on the circular icons

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

To your success 😉

[Deborahjjhayes]

This diet is based on the American Diabetic association diet! You’ve hit the jackpot!! 😛

[gracieisacat]

Hi Keighley…I am a Type 2 Diabetic. Take no Diabetic Meds but must watch my diet. I check my blood sugar 3 times a week. I must watch my Carbs and sugars. I question the “DO NOT USE” on Whole Wheat bread, for this was recommended for me to use by the Diabetic Assoc. Every food I check has either whole wheat or Soy ingredients. Can you help me….ds

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Gracie. When we say to avoide “Whole Wheat,” we are referring to labeling loopholes in some products that sneak in refined flours. When you go for bread, please make sure it says “100% Whole ___ (Wheat, Grain, etc.)” – that “100%” is a legal term, with no loophole. Also, be sure the bread doesn’t have any hydrogenated fats.

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