War With Diabetes

[safenow]

It sounds like you are doing exactly the right things. I found that rather than substituting artifical sugar when I changed the way I ate I didn't need sugar often. That 101 was a wonderful sign.Be sure to use a fresh needle (thin and sharp) and it doesn't hurt to test. There are a lot of places other than your fingers to test.

He's lucky he has you. Sorry to hear you have had to go inpatient a couple of times yourself. I hope things get on an even keel for you.
safenow

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Why not build a recipe book up Ayesha,

Already started. :)

I guess I can make it more personal by adding unique touches to it.

 

[Sailorgal]

Monster,

Hope you're finding great diabetic friendly options for yourself! I personally can eat hummus everyday...and without the bread too!!!!

Ayesha,
Looking forward to your recipe book! :)

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

H and I love hummus for breakfast.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

The medication was making H a bit nauseated. But I think that is getting better now. Or at least I hope it is...

He was having problems checking is glucose level yesterday morning. He ended up having to stick himself 3 times because either there was not enough blood or the mentor had an error.

I am unsure what to do at these times. I know he will ask if he needs my help and so I will quietly give him help. I am cautious of hurting his pride or pushing things. So I always wait until he asks.

Today he came home from work early. Now he is sleeping and as been sleeping for awhile. He did not say he was sick but I am a bit worried that he is. I know his glucose level is still much to high and that might be playing a part.

I know his cat is taking a nap with him. I know she will made his day when he wakes up with her by his side. :)

 

[safenow]

One way to get sugar down is exercise.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Yeah, he is trying that too. So far he is being very dedicated about it. :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Ayesha, you are doing a really good job taking care of your husband. I know you are worried about him. It goes with the territory. I hope you both have a lovely evening together when he wakes up. Hugs.

 

[Whitneys story]

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I have a couple hints for your recipe book. Cauliflower steamed and mashed replaces potato.
Lightly steamed and diced is great for potato salad. Crushed pork rind is great filler for meatloaf.

The sugar substitutions are the big deception. Some contain a form of baby laxative. And are not labeled as such.

If it is white check for carb content! It will become second nature before you know it. Wishing you both much success.

 

[Britt.f7]

The sugar substitutions are the big deception. Some contain a form of baby laxative.

Welll that explains why, when my diabetic and dieting friends ate to much of the "sugar-free" candy they ended up in the bathroom! Eww. :sick:

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

His numbers for the last week have been hovering around the 130 to 145 range. Still to high but not the worst it could be.

 

[safenow]

Is he drinking enough liquid? The kind without sugar or artifical sugar?