tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post8159894617480804972..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: It's That Time Again . . .Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-27051590259041991762012-01-09T15:51:05.925-05:002012-01-09T15:51:05.925-05:00Deidrel, Your TSH, though normal, may be at the to...Deidrel, Your TSH, though normal, may be at the too high end of normal. Some only eliminate their hypothyroid symptoms when at the low end of normal. It may be a good idea to see an endocrinologist rather than a family doc to manage your thyroid. Sometimes adding T3 can help much with energy level, even if your T3 levels are normal. Mine was on the low end of normal; endocrinologist prescribed Luanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409256262064119895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-46498954933203464162012-01-09T09:00:38.361-05:002012-01-09T09:00:38.361-05:00Thanks Jenny. If I had not found your website,(Bl...Thanks Jenny. If I had not found your website,(Blood Sugar 101), when I was first diagnosed as type II 8 months ago I would still be confused about what constitutes a proper diet for diabetics - and how to normalize my blood glucose. Thanks for this sane article and all the hard work you have done on your website (and in your book) to inform the diabetic community. The ADA informs people, too,Jim S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04394143591325244670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-91385967753453139302012-01-07T10:28:43.329-05:002012-01-07T10:28:43.329-05:00I have yet to hear from anyone who has been able t...I have yet to hear from anyone who has been able to stick to a vegan diabetes diet and who saw it improve their health. There may be one or two out there, but they are remarkably silent. I have heard from quite a few people who tried one and found they were starving on it all the time. <br /><br />And of course, the high soy content of vegan diets explains why vegans end up with gluten Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-58569482884657714562012-01-07T10:01:40.105-05:002012-01-07T10:01:40.105-05:00@: In December's teleseminar, Dr. Bernstein g...@: In December's teleseminar, Dr. Bernstein gave this link about checking out thyroid issues:<br /><br />http://nahypothyroidism.org/deiodinases/<br /><br />The linked-to article is titled "Understanding Local Control of Thyroid Hormones: (Deiodinases Function and Activity)"<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Jenny! Of course, just a few days after this post, "Diabetes in ShottleBophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513615111921645842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-84379567280666891942012-01-03T20:27:49.143-05:002012-01-03T20:27:49.143-05:00Thanks Jenny. I have morphed away from where I sh...Thanks Jenny. I have morphed away from where I should be and I made a goal to restart, slowly, comfortable and find support.I agree with all your posts, thank you for the confirmation.Susannah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526468486355414837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-42074744948648282102012-01-02T16:57:55.622-05:002012-01-02T16:57:55.622-05:00I gained a lot this holiday season drinking carbs....I gained a lot this holiday season drinking carbs...eggnogs and hot buttered drinks served with love got me started, and once that fire was lit I was out of control. So.....back to sparkling water and iced teas. Reconnected with an old friend who is taking Actos and has weight gain in her legs and eye problems so I'm ordering your book to send her. I look toward to a better healthier year forSusannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723061384682934999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-18428885561393317342012-01-02T15:18:08.494-05:002012-01-02T15:18:08.494-05:00Thanks Jenny for the reminders! Took the grandaugh...Thanks Jenny for the reminders! Took the grandaughters nuts to her room and putting other stuff away! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274085359249172041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-61760725394708836752012-01-02T13:08:29.149-05:002012-01-02T13:08:29.149-05:00Good post, as usual, Jenny. That's why you are...Good post, as usual, Jenny. That's why you are on my reader and my blogroll.<br /><br />January's a good time to avoid the gym. Fortunately, fitness is more dependent on the kitchen than on the gym. As I mentioned on GuestDietBlog a few days ago, I don't bother with New Year's Resolutions myself.<br /><br />I usually keep track of the date for the Super Bowl, but only because it&#Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634862987489660852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-44929277505612825712012-01-02T13:07:29.762-05:002012-01-02T13:07:29.762-05:00Sooz,
Great advice!Sooz,<br /><br />Great advice!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-55212365298018622092012-01-02T12:54:34.164-05:002012-01-02T12:54:34.164-05:00Deidrel,
I'm not very knowledgeable about thy...Deidrel,<br /><br />I'm not very knowledgeable about thyroid issues, but quite a few people suggest getting free T3 and free T4 tested, along with TSH. Sometimes TSH will be normal but these other measures of available thyroid hormone will be low.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-27816861880894151022012-01-02T12:49:13.063-05:002012-01-02T12:49:13.063-05:00I find it funny that you describe meat, salad, yog...I find it funny that you describe meat, salad, yoghurt and nuts as dull foods. These are my favourites. Meat, depending on how cooked can have 'umami', which is a most desirable flavour. I think we need to get back to the fantastic flavours of fresh meat, seafood and vegetables that grow above the ground. <br /><br />As people with diabetes, we have to watch what we eat as much as treat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-72679986325969121322012-01-02T11:18:37.300-05:002012-01-02T11:18:37.300-05:00Thanks, Jenny! I was disheartened after gaining 13...Thanks, Jenny! I was disheartened after gaining 13lb through a combination of holiday excess (in the form of citrus fruit, but hey -- some people gain weight from eating fruit!) as well as two weeks with the flu. So this is encouraging.<br /><br />Question: Do you have a link for a fuller discussion of how my doctor and I can figure out what's up beyond the TSH tests?<br /><br />For months I Deidrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410994245364527084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-50514344491785617452012-01-02T10:48:31.609-05:002012-01-02T10:48:31.609-05:00A post full of common sense. Thanks, Jenny! For th...A post full of common sense. Thanks, Jenny! For the first time in three years, I maintained my diet plan over the holidays and not one drop of junk went in my mouth. The results? My fasting number this morning was 86 and I've lost about 5 pounds over the holidays. It seems to have finally clicked in my head - keep the bg numbers as low as possible and the weight starts to take care of itself!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189546608970719797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-33051053599282756322012-01-02T10:27:00.702-05:002012-01-02T10:27:00.702-05:00I use GlucoseBuddy on my iPhone to track blood sug...I use GlucoseBuddy on my iPhone to track blood sugar, weight, and food log. There is a tie-in app, also free, that will figure carbs for you. The basic app is free but I paid for an upgrade for the weight and blood pressure tracker.Sandra Keehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979912092987681396noreply@blogger.com