any diabetic vegetarians(I'm new)

[Guest guest]

Hi. So far I'm finding some great recipes on this group. Everyone seems really

friendly. I just became vegetarian(lacto) last month. Although my dairy is

limited due to diabetes and trying to get the cholesterol down. Just wondered if

there were any diabetics out there who are vegetarian? Also if I need to watch

out for any vitamin deficiencies. Not sure what advice to take as it is all

mixed. So far my body is telling me good things as the weight is down and so are

the insulin levels. Dont' know why I didn't think about this the last fifteen

years of having diabets. I guess I was just ready. Thanks.

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Emily,

 

Yup. I've been ovo lacto for 30 years and I had some blood work done

this last January. My A1c was 12.2, my cholesterol was 280. I was a

wildly out of control diabetic and my diet was terrible. (Far too much

emphasis on dairy, refined grains, starchy carbs and salt.)

 

I've been working hard on reversing the disease with diet and exercise.

I've become vegan. I am definitely seeing positive results. My fasting

glucose numbers have improved dramatically. In fact, this morning my

fasting glucose was 85. Last January, right after my diagnosis, it was

221. I've lost 16.5 lbs and have more to go. And all this without meds

- my doctor wanted me on Metformin, insulin, and Zocor. I haven't yet

had my blood work repeated, but I'm curious to know how improved all

those bad numbers will be.

 

Welcome to the list! We have every flavor of vegetarian and vegan here

and SO many good recipes. :-) I'm happy to talk offline with you if

you'd like.

 

Sharon

 

Emily newton wrote:

> Hi. So far I'm finding some great recipes on this group. Everyone seems really

friendly. I just became vegetarian(lacto) last month. Although my dairy is

limited due to diabetes and trying to get the cholesterol down.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Emily,

 

I'm diabetic too....but though diet changes, I've gone from A1C's of

11.3 to 8.3 and finally 7.3. I only started changing my diet to add

more vegetables. When I was 11.3, I was taking gluctrol,avandia, and

metformin all max dose. I stopped them on my on (not a

recommendation for anyone!!!)...change eatting habits and have steady

reducing my A1C's.

 

At my job (hospital) the cafeteria has the worst foods. Lots of

fried foods, greasy, gravies, and very little vegetables. My first

diet change was to add salads, salads, and salads. I put anything on

a salad but my favorite is kidney beans, chickpea's, and spinach to

the basic salad. I then added veggie burger. At home I eat a lot

better. I'm starting to pack my lunch...major snack foods. I like

hummus and vegetables, crackers and peanut butter, and plenty of

fruits.

 

I also park farther from hospital...walking helps too...

 

 

 

, Sharon Zakhour

<sharon.zakhour wrote:

>

> Hi Emily,

>

> Yup. I've been ovo lacto for 30 years and I had some blood work

done

> this last January. My A1c was 12.2, my cholesterol was 280. I was

a

> wildly out of control diabetic and my diet was terrible. (Far too

much

> emphasis on dairy, refined grains, starchy carbs and salt.)

>

> I've been working hard on reversing the disease with diet and

exercise.

> I've become vegan. I am definitely seeing positive results. My

fasting

> glucose numbers have improved dramatically. In fact, this morning

my

> fasting glucose was 85. Last January, right after my diagnosis, it

was

> 221. I've lost 16.5 lbs and have more to go. And all this without

meds

> - my doctor wanted me on Metformin, insulin, and Zocor. I haven't

yet

> had my blood work repeated, but I'm curious to know how improved

all

> those bad numbers will be.

>

> Welcome to the list! We have every flavor of vegetarian and vegan

here

> and SO many good recipes. :-) I'm happy to talk offline with you

if

> you'd like.

>

> Sharon

>

> Emily newton wrote:

> > Hi. So far I'm finding some great recipes on this group. Everyone

seems really friendly. I just became vegetarian(lacto) last month.

Although my dairy is limited due to diabetes and trying to get the

cholesterol down.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

That's great, Alicia! Wow!

 

Sharon

 

thealiciaj wrote:

> Hi Emily,

>

> I'm diabetic too....but though diet changes, I've gone from A1C's of

> 11.3 to 8.3 and finally 7.3. I only started changing my diet to add

> more vegetables. When I was 11.3, I was taking gluctrol,avandia, and

> metformin all max dose. I stopped them on my on (not a

> recommendation for anyone!!!)...change eatting habits and have steady

> reducing my A1C's.

[Guest guest]

I'm also a diabetic, but I have type one diabetes (genetic). I've been

a diabetic since I was 16 (I'm 27 now). I've been a vegetarian for a

little over one year, but I rarely ate meat before. My A1C's run

between 6.5-7.

I think the key with diabetes and vegetarianism is to substitute the

meat you used to eat with veggies, fruit, beans, etc. - not with carbs.

I think new vegetarians have a tendency to reach for " easy " foods,

which are more often than not, junk food. At least, that was my problem

at first. I would, for example, eat lots of pasta and lots of cheese

for dinner meals. Having too many carbs in one meal is what hurts

diabetics the most.

[Guest guest]

I am not diabetic but it is true it is easy to reach for carbs when

you are a vegetarian. My name is Tracey and I am new to the group

too. I have been a vegetarian since 1992 and just recently I gave up

dairy. I am looking for new recipes and ideas. I am going to go to

Whole Foods this week and buy this egg replacement thingy I read

about online. And I want to try all different types of tofu. Any

other tips I should know.

 

Tracey

 

, " applenabby "

<applenabby wrote:

>

> I'm also a diabetic, but I have type one diabetes (genetic). I've

been

> a diabetic since I was 16 (I'm 27 now). I've been a vegetarian for

a

> little over one year, but I rarely ate meat before. My A1C's run

> between 6.5-7.

> I think the key with diabetes and vegetarianism is to substitute

the

> meat you used to eat with veggies, fruit, beans, etc. - not with

carbs.

> I think new vegetarians have a tendency to reach for " easy " foods,

> which are more often than not, junk food. At least, that was my

problem

> at first. I would, for example, eat lots of pasta and lots of

cheese

> for dinner meals. Having too many carbs in one meal is what hurts

> diabetics the most.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all! I'm new to the list too. I was a vegetarian years ago, but

then compromised my eating preferences when I married my " meat and

potatoes " hubby. A few months ago I decided to return to being

vegetarian and my teenage daughter has joined me. Being lactose

intolerant, we are basically vegan although needing to learn a few more

things before becoming entirely vegan.

 

I am also mildly diabetic, meaning my fasting glucose is always great

but insulin resistance results in some higher than average after meal

blood sugars. I'm trying to make sure I balance vegan proteins and

good complex carbohydrates. I'm hoping to get some great ideas and

recipes on this list!

 

~ Aisling

[Guest guest]

Hi Aisling,

Please browse the recipe files, you will find tons of

good ones in there.

Nice having you back as a vegetarian. I'll bet you

feel better too.

Donna

 

--- dazzlewing <dazzlewing wrote:

 

> Hi all! I'm new to the list too. I was a

> vegetarian years ago, but

> then compromised my eating preferences when I

> married my " meat and

> potatoes " hubby. A few months ago I decided to

> return to being

> vegetarian and my teenage daughter has joined me.

> Being lactose

> intolerant, we are basically vegan although needing

> to learn a few more

> things before becoming entirely vegan.

>

> I am also mildly diabetic, meaning my fasting

> glucose is always great

> but insulin resistance results in some higher than

> average after meal

> blood sugars. I'm trying to make sure I balance

> vegan proteins and

> good complex carbohydrates. I'm hoping to get some

> great ideas and

> recipes on this list!

>

> ~ Aisling

>

>

 

 

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[Guest guest]

, Donnalilacflower

<thelilacflower wrote:

 

> Nice having you back as a vegetarian. I'll bet you

> feel better too.>>>

 

 

Donna,

 

Thank you for the welcome! I am hoping for some time this weekend to

browse the recipes and some more of the messages!

 

Just a quick question, if I submit a recipe do *I* post it to the files

in addition to sending it as a message, or does the list owner do

that? I'm never sure how things get in the files; it is different in

different groups I think. *grin*

 

Thanks again!

~ Aisling

[Guest guest]

Aisling,

Nice to have you with us.

 

The recipes are posted in files for you. Just post it here and then enjoy the

treasure box of recipes that are filed into different catogories every day.

Judy

-

dazzlewing

Friday, March 09, 2007 6:24 AM

[sPAM] Re: any diabetic vegetarians(I'm new)

 

 

, Donnalilacflower

<thelilacflower wrote:

 

> Nice having you back as a vegetarian. I'll bet you

> feel better too.>>>

 

Donna,

 

Thank you for the welcome! I am hoping for some time this weekend to

browse the recipes and some more of the messages!

 

Just a quick question, if I submit a recipe do *I* post it to the files

in addition to sending it as a message, or does the list owner do

that? I'm never sure how things get in the files; it is different in

different groups I think. *grin*

 

Thanks again!

~ Aisling

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

, " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote:

 

> The recipes are posted in files for you. Just post it here and then

enjoy the treasure box of recipes that are filed into different

catogories every day. >>>

 

 

Thank you, Judy!

 

~ Aisling