Change My Lifestyle for Life: Food

First I found out what foods I can eat that does not spike by blood glucose by eating food low in CARB, sugar, and fat in that order. Fats can be deceiving, for some are needed and are good for you. I would check my BG before and after meals and about 3 hours out to see how everything is working. Check BG for a couple of weeks before and after meals 1, 2, 3 hours after a meal; also check before bedtime. If you are feeling weak or jittery, check blood sugar. BY CHECKING FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS 10-15 TIMES A DAY will become the expert of your own body, take the guess work out of what to do, and make life much easier for you in the long run. MANY DIABETICS & PRE-DIABETICS SHOULD NOT EAT CERTAIN FOODS, LIKE WHITE FOODS, but only by testing can you be sure. White potatoes, white rice, white bread, and white pasta usually spike sugar much more than other foods. Some foods keep sugars high for longer than others. I can eat sweet potatoes and whole grain rye bread with no adverse effect. Check on-line for a good GLYCEMIC INDEX OF FOODS if not in one of your books. Some fruits you may have to stay away from like watermelon that is mid-range on the glycemic index, while Cantaloupe is low. Most nuts are good for you, but don’t overdo them (I eat raw walnuts, almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds). I do not eat out, unless I have the will-power and a good eatery for fresh salads, fruits and vegetables. I also do not eat anything processed, no high fructose corn syrup, no sugar substitutes, and no sodas. Drink lots of water (8 glasses a day). Not bottled water, and it is better if the water is filtered and the PH is on the alkaline side. Add a pinch of salt to a gallon of drinking water.

I designed my eating to be around 3 smaller meals a day at a specific time. I never miss a meal no matter what, even if my sugar is high. I may eat less, but I eat on schedule, and by doing so I am able to better manage my glucose. (Breakfast between 6:30-8:00; Lunch 11:30-1:00; Dinner between 5:00-6:30) I do not eat first to lose or gain weight, but to control my CARBS and sugar intake and to examine type and amount of fat contents. I also eat small snacks between breakfast and lunch; lunch and dinner; dinner and bedtime (10ish).