Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Hi. The first place you could get the best information is your insurance company. Since their primary goal is to keep you healthy, they usually have programs to guide and support you with all your medical needs. If you are in a big city, one of the local hospitals may offer a Diabetes Class which would also benefit you. You should get a diabetes diet plan to follow from a RD (Registered Dietician). You will also get loads of information regatding everything you should now pay closer attention to and sometimes free products like shoes. One of the most important eating habits needed to maintain your blood levels normally is eating small meals more often. Larger meals tend to cause a rush of natural insulin and as a result, you can feel lethargic and lightheaded. My favorite recipes come from Kraft.com. They cater to all walks of life and lifestyles. If you have insurance, ask your doctor to write for a glucometer and all you should have to pay is the copay. It is important to track your levels. Good luck!

The best thing is to take some time to read about diabetes and healthy eating. I think a good place to start is diabetes.org which is a really easy to understand site. Don't try to change everything at once, you will set yourself up for failure, but get busy with daily exercise and more vegetables & fruit.

as said before, You can go to a Diabetes class. I did and they are really helpful! The RD had visuals that she used to show us the riht portion size of things, talked about foot care and even went over how to use the meters. I really think anyone couls benefit from the class. My husband went to the "food" class with me to help me see the right portion size of foods. i recommend a class for everyone and they may be free also!

Make big batches of something you like that's compatible with your diet, like cabbage soup or bean burritos, and freeze most of it in individual serving sizes. Sling what you want for tomorrow in the fridge overnight. In the morning you should be good to go.

Join the American Diabetes Association or just check out their website to subscribe to their Diabetic Cooking magazines. Also just start substituting. You know what is bad for you. So substitute those bad things with what is good for you. EX. Instead of eating bacon and grits for breakfast, have a nice bowl of cheerios and some delicious yopliat yogurt w/some orange juice. Substitue all sodas with fruit water and diet green tea. etc. I hope this was a help. Keep reading. You'll get the hang of it soon. All the best.