"Had my first one a couple of weeks ago. I was told not to take my metformin the morning of the procedure. However, you can't eat anything but clear liquids for about 24 hours prior so WHAT CARBS do I need the metformin for? For me clear liquids…"
-
Gerriann Tobkin
- Female
- Troy, MI
- United States
- Blog Posts (1)
- Discussions (93)
- Events
- Groups (5)
- Photos (6)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos
Gerriann Tobkin's Groups
Gerriann Tobkin's Discussions
Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pamela1977 May 9, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Tracy Morgan T2 mention in Rolling Stone magazine's March 6th Issue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bagrat Mamasakhlisi Apr 14, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
'Flourless' Chocolate Hazelnut Torte with Frangelico and Chocolate Velvet Mousse recipes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Feb 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Gerriann Tobkin's Page
Latest Activity
Gerriann Tobkin replied to bruce's discussion 'Colonoscopy: any suggestions on maintaing sugar level ?'
Pamela1977 replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"I agree with what many others are saying...I go for the very dark, real chocolate. 70% and up. It's actually good for you in limited quantities. :-)
In general, I'm a real, whole foods type of eater. I don't eat processed, artificial…"
Emmy replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"I have a square of Lindt's 70% dark chocolate too for a treat. Its about as bitter as I can take it. I prefer about 60% but its harder to find. I'm also allergic to some of the ingredients in some of the bars, so that reduces the list…"
The Diabetic Welfare Queen replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"3 grams is very good portion control... :) 20 or 23 grams of carbs, with a lot of fat in it, though... and I'm not so confident anymore. lol"
Paul Curwen replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"I love chocolate and eat the 70% cocoa Lindt chocolate. I usually have one square each evening before my walk (about 3g carbs) and it does nothing to my BG...
I've read a lot about the alcohol sugars causing gas and diarrhea so don't even…"
Tim replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"It is very very common for the "sugar free" variant of something to have more carbs than the "regular" variant of something.
I think what they do, is take sweeteners that are not carb-free but not sugar and put then in. This way…"
The Diabetic Welfare Queen replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"Honestly, I'd be careful with either one of them... Because they have a lot of fat, and when you mix high carb and high fat... You're chances of spiking pretty much triple... Sugar alcohol does make you spike, and depending on the type of…"
Judith replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"I stick with Vivani's organic 85% dark chocolate----it's carb neutral---6 carbs/6 fiber. I don't know if they make a milk chocolate. Lindt also makes a pretty lo-carb chocolate bar. And Bissinger's sells a great sugar-free…"
Gerri replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"If you're not effected by sugar alcohols (malitol, sorbitol & the other "tols"), then the Rusell Stover bar has less carbs since you can subtract the sugar alcohols from the carbs for net carbs of 5 grams.
Most people don't…"
DiabeticRadio.com replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"Each person will be effected by the same foods differently. In addition, you need to be mindful of some sugar alcohols such as Sorbitol, which causes diarrhea in many people.. Sugar alcohols and or "net carbs" DO effect your blood sugar…"
Emmy replied to Gerriann Tobkin's discussion 'Sugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think'"It is my understanding that sugar alcohols are not absorbed into the bloodstream, so they aren't supposed to raise your blood sugar. However, they can give you the runs.
http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/sugaralcohols.html"
Gerriann Tobkin posted a discussionSugar Free Milk Chocolate vs Sugar Added Milk Chocolate-What do you think
OK...I love chocolate. Dove makes a good sugar free dark chocolate, but its expensive, not easy to find and frankly I prefer milk chocolate. I've tried making my own several times with disappointing results. So I find myself looking at Russell Stover's Sugar Free Fine Chocolate Candy Bar and an Endangered Species brand All Natural Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar. So my question is this...Which one is the better choice (blood sugar speaking). Here are the facts:Russell Stover (partial nutritional…See More
Gerriann Tobkin replied to Cathy Jacobson's discussion 'Do your friends know that you are a diabetic and what that means?'"Everybody knows that I am diabetic and I think they are probably quite sick of hearing about it. :)"
Gerriann Tobkin replied to Brian (bsc)'s discussion 'Human Self Experimentation - The OGTT'"What does "hosed" mean?"
Gerriann Tobkin replied to Brian (bsc)'s discussion 'Human Self Experimentation - The OGTT'"I don't think your a "whack job"...You sound like someone who takes control of the situation."
Profile Information
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Information
- Date diagnosed
- April 1, 2009
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Diet and Exercise
Gerriann Tobkin's Photos
Gerriann Tobkin's Blog
The Downside to Weight Loss
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 8:08am 8 Comments 0 Likes
Warning: If reading about sagging female body parts offends you, do not read this post…just need to vent.
Since my dx in April, I’ve lost about 40 pounds and an additional 20 prior to dx. I am well aware of the benefits (not to mention I look a lot better in my new clothes). The downside is that I don’t look better with my clothes off. When I was fat, I was fat with or without clothes. Now, I look so different with clothes than without clothes it continues to disorientate me.… Continue
Since my dx in April, I’ve lost about 40 pounds and an additional 20 prior to dx. I am well aware of the benefits (not to mention I look a lot better in my new clothes). The downside is that I don’t look better with my clothes off. When I was fat, I was fat with or without clothes. Now, I look so different with clothes than without clothes it continues to disorientate me.… Continue
Comment Wall (10 comments)
You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!
Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes
- At 10:59pm on January 27, 2010,
Pauly said… - Thanks Gerriann. I will keep you posted how its going. Take care
- At 6:43am on January 27, 2010, Pauly said…
- Hi Gerriann, Hope all is well with you. You look great in your picture so your 40 pounds off looks great.
Basically it is feeling kinda flu like, weak, nausea etc. If you google atkins flu there is a more in depth description. It lasts a few days. This is after going super low carb. I have been super low carb and the weight is melting off, but I feel kinda weak and crappy and still crave carbs sometimes. Getting my numbers and weight in line first, then I will attack that. Atkins talks about that; getting your goal weight and then working small carbs back into your diet. I am following Dr Bernstein now.
Some of my numbers are still elevated in the morning and after meals though so I am having the C-Peptide done. Take care.
- At 8:40pm on October 24, 2009,
Teena said… - Hello Gerriann. Thanks for the blog comment. All I can say is ...never trust a newbee again, LOL... or at least when drawing blood! Left me with a hole on my arms any golfer can hit a "hole-in-one"!
- At 10:56pm on July 7, 2009,
Kristin said… - I see that you were diagnosed not too long ago? How are you doing?
- At 2:42pm on July 3, 2009,
Lise Van Delm said… - Dear dear Gerriann,
Im so glad that your here for me
and allt he other peoples.
your a beautiful person,
I wil always be there for you
when you wanna talk about the little things
and the big ones^^
lookout world here she comes! ; )
- At 11:37am on May 17, 2009, Kristin said…
- Welcome to TuDiabetes Gerriann! Glad that you are here!
Check out the Forum where you can search old discussions or start a new one! And our groups where you can find members that you have something in common with!
When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions!
- At 5:09pm on May 16, 2009,
Kathy said… - Hi Gerriann - see you already made it to the Great Lakes Group - usually I scan the new members each night and invite people who live in the bordering states. I live in Minneapolis.
Welcome to Tu Diabetes. Nice to have you with us.
- At 2:04pm on May 16, 2009, Gerri said…
- Welcome to the community. Happy you found us! Wonderful people here to share with & learn from.
- At 12:43pm on May 16, 2009,
Yvonne C. said… - Here are some links you maybe interested in:
Oral Medications
New Diabetics.
US - Great Lakes Diabetes
Take Care!
Yvonne C.
- At 12:38pm on May 16, 2009, Yvonne C. said…
Hello Geriann and Welcome to TuDiabetes!!
My name is Yvonne and you are now part of a supportive community for diabetics! When you have the time, please don’t hesitate to meet your fellow members within the forums, groups and blog areas. It is great to have you aboard!
When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions.
Please refer to the guide for new members. It has lots of tips about finding your way around the community! Also, try this link to review all of the TuDiabetes Explore Groups.
To learn more about TuDiabetes, please click here for more information About Us.
If you know of any other individuals who may interested in a very supportive diabetes community, feel free to invite them to join TuDiabetes. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Best Regards,
Yvonne C.
Your Fellow TuDiabetes Member!
P.S. Test don’t Guess!!
Advertisement
REsources
Groups
From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...
Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!
The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …Continue Reading
La Familia de EsTuDiabetes Sigue Creciendo
El Centro Nacional de Prevención de Enfermedades Crónicas y Promoción de la Salud en el Estados Unidos encontró que a partir de 2002-2009, el 11,8% de los hispanos mayores de 20 años, que viven en los EU, viven con diabetes …Continue Reading
TuDiabetes Team
DHF STAFF
 Manny Hernandez(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)
|
DHF VOLUNTEERS
Lead Administrator
 Bradford (has type 1) |
Administrators
 Lorraine (mother of type 1) |
 Marie B (has type 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIKE us on Facebook
Spread the word
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2013 A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
