Originally Posted by
farmquilter
tranum, I refused to take any diabetic classes as they want one to eat potatoes, breads, etc in moderation. Moderation is not a choice when it comes to the numbers one gets after eating such things.
I see people who are on insulin eating too much pure garbage and think nothing of it because they are following the 'class' recommendations. Then they take their shot, sadly, it is a way of life for them.
I do not do regular exercise per say, am a widow on the family farm and do a lot of things inside/outside myself.
I eat to prevent being diabetic and it is not hard at all.
Our American diet is loaded with carbs and listening to input of the others in the class, they don't "get it" nor do they understand this needs to be a lifestyle change. Dr says my body makes insulin, just like everyone else, but it doesn't know how to use insulin, thus the problem, so there is no preventative in my case, just live by common sense. So far I'm not on any treatment, but as I age that could change.
A very large man was using a riding cart in the grocery store, his ankles looked like he had a serious case of edima and his cart was overflowing with 8 packs of regular high caffeine soda and deli meat, white bread. No fresh fruit, vegs. I shouldn't judge, he could be shopping for someone else.