When you or a family member is newly diagnosed
with diabetes, life suddenly gets very complicated. There is a whole
new challenge to grocery shopping and cooking to keep them happy and
healthy. Along with the medications that the person suddenly needs,
your doctor will often give a meal plan involving diabetic exchanges
or a set amount of calories and fat grams that they want the patient
to stick to each day to maintain their health and keep their blood
sugar in normal ranges. While most doctor's or hospitals recommend
that the patient and family members attend diabetic training classes,
we still sometimes walk away confused by the influx of information on
how our bodies really work and what kind of foods are and aren't safe
for indulgence.
One of the best things I think I did for myself
this year was to spend some time with a Nutrition Educator. I
spent a great deal of my life basically eating what I wanted to.
I didn't really too crazy with foods I knew were not good for me, my
problem was with portion control. I never really gained weight
until recently, I'm now over weight, and my doctor has me on a strict
meal plan that I have to follow. I am loosing some weight, and
as time goes by, I'm easing into this diet plan. It's not as bad
as you think.
I'm compiling a recipe database with 100's of
tasty goodies that I've personally tried before adding. Some are
really great, others are good enough to post. Feel free to check
out the Recipe Section and try some of them out. By all means,
if you have a favorite recipe, add it to our growing list today!
Books I highly recommend to anybody with Diabetes
All are available at a great price from Barnes & Noble.
Dr.
Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: A Complete Guide to Achieving Normal
Blood Sugars
The
American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes
The
Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Exchanges
Diabetes
for Dummies
Mr.
Food's Quick and Easy Diabetic Cooking: Over 150 Recipes Everybody
Will Love