Marty,
Look to more protein -- most of us don't get enough anyway but, an important consideration for diabetics.
The small meals, more often are definately better as you want to keep your sugars "level".....you can do well by not eating almost any bread but, especially the nice soft white kind!
: If you must eat bread make it whole grain, low sugar. Try some of the wraps -- but watch content as some of those are no/no. Eat lots of fiber. Artichokes are good -- in many ways. And I've heard that coconut oil (organic, extra virgin -- health food store) can help bring high blood sugar down within an hour or so -- should you have that need --
with just a tablespoon or two. Certain spices help, also.......cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg are a few....now there's the makings of a great pumpkin pie!! The pumpkin is a powerhouse veggie, also.
I have enough insulin for me and another, so I often have low sugars. I need to stay on a diet that is like a diabetic. So, low glycemic, hi protrein and all that. Soy products are great, many nuts (not all).....walnuts, almond, sunflower seeds work for me. Soy milk is quite good, actually.
: A little nuttier tasking than cows milk (and I love milk, drink about a gal a wk) but soymilk is quite good in cereal...or cooking. Soy beans, stir fried, are tasty -- lotsa protein and fiber! Greens they want you to eat are not lettuce, but kale, collards, spinach, etc. Broccoli, brussel sprouts, asparagus and so on. If you want a high sugar veggie, use less of it and mix with a high fiber, high protein one. Have a little bit of carrot with broccoli, fresh soy beans, etc. Onions & garlic are also good to eat (for many reasons).
You can get sweeteners at health food stores, like Stevia, but they are quite costly. However, if you cannot learn to do almost without, it is worth the price. And take a good multi vit/min tab every day. I also drink low carb, hi protein canned products....Slimfast, Boost, Ensure, Advantage....buy some singles and find one you like the taste of. The are great for a quick fix. Often I am running out the door to work and drink one during the drive -- or when I run in the front door and head out the back to the barn to feed. If it's "time" to eat and I don't have the time, these really help -- Plus low calorie.
Tuna, skinless chicken, turkey breast, lean beef.......hey, heat the grill!!
Bottom line -- have that cookie with a glass of soymilk !!
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As to "E" -- well, briskly walk the fence line each day to check it for breaks, damage, etc. Maybe if you have a reason
other than "E"
: it won't seem to be such a bad thing. I walk about a mile a day to complete 2X pasture, water tub checks and feed, etc. Trust me, some days I trot those distances as I'm in a hurry! Take a horse for a training that is outside of the round pen. Walk, trot, stop, turn, right along with them! You will both enjoy it -- well, before long :bgrin you will.
YOU CAN DO THIS------
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: Just look in the mirror and tell yourself you are one of your own animal pets and will get the nutrition you "need". Isn't that what you do for the dogs & horses?????