Are you Diabetic or pre diabetic?

**blitzen** · 08-28-2008, 11:57 PM

Long story short: My doctor thinks that based on symptoms I'm having now as well as family history, I may be headed towards becoming diabetic. Not a complete surprise given my history. He did say that by losing 17 pounds, I could drastically reduce my risk (although, truthfully I need to lose about 25).

So, what I was hoping to find from you is links, resources, books--anything I can read up on so I can figure this out and get myself on the right track, nutritionally. Exercise is also going to be important and I have that covered (I have quite a collection of workout videos and have started walking, too).

I'm reading up on glycemic index, but have found that it says "not for diabetics" which seems kind of backwards because if low GI foods keep your blood sugar level, isn't that what you want? What do I know...LOL!

So any help or information would be great, if you'd like to share your experience that would be good too!

**EmilyD** · 08-29-2008, 12:59 AM

I am diabetic and have been for a few years.
Here are some of my favorites:

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/

http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/Mea...r/en_intro.htm

I also have a strong ancestoral and sibling diabetic history. I find that taking my fasting blood sugar when I wake and then several other times a day helps. Also control eating carbs. It is no longer required to not eat sugar .. all things in moderation.

Good luck!