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Permalink Reply by S Woodward on February 27, 2010 at 8:58pm

Last A1c, 6, and I eat mostly because I'm hungry or I enjoy the food. After 40 years of T1D and lots of experImenting I have learned a lot about foods and tecniques that work for me.

If I stuck with your list I'd go crazy for beating up on myself, Learning to enjoy food and taste, while still managing BGs is fun sometime...enjoy life despite the D and master it!

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Permalink Reply by Joanne on February 28, 2010 at 8:33pm

ahh thats kinda sad thinking you only eat to sustain yourself. It should bring some pleasure into ur life. There are lots of ways to prepare foods that make them ok to eat. I used Splenda to make cookies and my family thought they were awesome without knowing the secret change in the recipe. I guess if I was not controlled or had a high A1c I'd feel different. What is your A1c David ?

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Permalink Reply by Mikey Irish on February 27, 2010 at 6:08pm

I agree with David about the white carbs...I only do wheat now. And rye occasionally. BUT for the most part I'm down with Lizmarie. I eat a wide variety of things in my diet now. And hit the gym in the AM for sure each day and in the PM 3 days a week minimum. So its alot of gym work I think that helps with my BG. Dessert is a regular part of my meals anymore. Even for breakfast. Thats where I have a banana (and per Dannys thread, they dont do horrible things to me either.) Then again we are back to that whole exercise thing . LOL I do credit much, if not all, of my success with exercise. Even a brisk walk after "cheating" on a nice piece of pepporoni pizza helps alot.

My former A1c was 14.6. My last A1c was 6.7. My next A1c will be lower yet (I hope) but if not thats fine too. Its a work in progress.

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Permalink Reply by Judith on February 27, 2010 at 7:47pm

Nut flours and Stevia are the ticket to fantabulous treats-----Gerri gave me (and my Mom) that gift of knowledge a year or so ago and I can tell you they work---everything from pound cake to cookies to sour cream coffee cake and cheesecake and walnut cake etc! I just made chocolate frosted cookies that had 1 carb per cookie! only problem was not totally pigging out on them!

The only bread-stuff I can eat is Wasa flatbread crackers. Only fruit---blueberries, cranberries, raspberries and never in the morning. Always put 1-2 TBSP of heavy cream on my blueberries (as well as cinnamon and almond milk). Eat a dozen servings of veggies a day. I also drink lots of water and a couple quarts of my own herbal tea blend a day.

Gerri---I'm determined to adapt my pumpkin bread this trip. Will give you a report.

Oh----my A1c is 4.9

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on February 27, 2010 at 7:52pm

Judith, Wow!! Great A1c....just amazing.

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Permalink Reply by Judith on February 27, 2010 at 7:59pm

Thanks Robyn, my friend----but now, of course, I'm sure I'll never be able to maintain it. I look to you old-timers to help me cope with all the fluctuations in A1cs. I know it's inevitable, but sounds like a hard thing to deal with. But maybe I'm just tired!.....Love to all

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on February 27, 2010 at 9:20pm

Judith,

Eagerly awaiting the pumpkin bread results. Sent you a scrumptious chocolate torte recipe. Hope you got it.

Amazing A1c. You have the healthiest diet.

Love to you & your mom. Think of you both often.

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Permalink Reply by David Nelson on February 27, 2010 at 10:58pm

Cool, thanks for sharing everyone. I'm no expert, was just trying to share what worked for me. Best to all, David

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