Originally Posted by DianneRab
Some medications have weight gaining properties. So no matter what you do, exercise is important, but may not control comletely the weight gain...do something though.
It really is about balancing protein and carbs. My spouse has been diabetic over 35 years. And sometimes no matter what you do, nothing works. Some diabetes (our case) was caused by the agent orange dispersant in Viet Nam. You deal with what you have to.
I use Splenda but bake with sugar. Splenda is made from sugar.
Use recipes that work for you best, watch those sweets and foods with high carbs. Oatmeal has 45 which is a lot but for guys that do yard work it lasts and lasts.
Most recipes out there have too many carbs. Most fruit, watermellon, especially orange juice are not the best. Cantalope, blackberries, blueberries, small apple are good ones.
Stuff we have learned and hope it helps you.
dianne
>>I was born a diabetic so have had to deal with it for 60+ years, yes oatmeal has more carbs then most want. However oatmeal is a good choise for diabetics as your body has to work harder to digest it. Good Luck. :P