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Mony & Laci's Mommy wrote: Now that I have survived the last Health scare (possible Leukemia) I have been informed that I am Pre-Diabetic. I'm ready to throw in the towel. Regardless of the cause, I now have 3 months to lose 21lbs (possible) which my DR claims will lower my sugar into the normal range again. I am unable to eat any type of white bread product, ie pasta, rice, bread and potatoes. Thankfully there are alternative whole wheat products that I already enjoy. But no alternative for the potato. I also cannot touch sweets. I have found Sugar Free candy which turned out to be pretty satisfying. I am currently grieving my past diet and feeling alittle depressed. How much does one person have to endure? I feel like God is trying to get me on my knees. Am I right?
You poor thing... coming from an Irish background, I couldn't even consider not having potatos! I can honestly say that while I lived at home with my parents I never went a day without potatos of some fashion; baked, au graten'd, boiled, mashed, totted... etc. I hope you find a satisfying alternative. |
| Is there some reason the potato is excluded?
Usually potatoes are just a regular carb - and not too bad. It's all the stuff that gets added to a potato that usually causes all the damage. Eating a few foods that are important to you is an option, if you can manage it in moderation.  |
| Potato has a high "glycemic index" as it turns into blood glucose ery rapidly causing a huge spike both in serum glucose and also the need for the pancreas to secrete vast amounts of insulin quickly.
You should look into trying the Atkins diet. You will feel satisfied, you will rest your pancreatic beta cells, you will lose a ton of weight, you will improve your blood lipid profile, your blood pressure will decrease rapidly and you will likely put off any diabetes for many years. Or not. |
* Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: I can honestly say that while I lived at home with my parents I never went a day without potatos of some fashion; baked, au graten'd, boiled, mashed, totted... etc.
What's a totted potato??? My greatgrandmother was Irish so I thought I knew all about potatos. Obviously there is a gap in my education. |
Mim wrote: * Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: I can honestly say that while I lived at home with my parents I never went a day without potatos of some fashion; baked, au graten'd, boiled, mashed, totted... etc. What's a totted potato??? My greatgrandmother was Irish so I thought I knew all about potatos. Obviously there is a gap in my education. I was wondering the same thing! You should look into the IR diet (insulin resistance). There are lots of things that are actually really good (I've heard, I haven't actually done it). And it's okay to mourn your old diet. It's been a part of your life. But try not to think about this new diet as a diet. Just think of it as a way to make and keep you healthy for a lifetime. Don't focus on the foods you can't have, but on the ones you can. And I'm sure once you get things under control you'll be able to have splurges of things. So sorry you're upset, though. |
Ron wrote: Potato has a high "glycemic index" as it turns into blood glucose ery rapidly causing a huge spike both in serum glucose and also the need for the pancreas to secrete vast amounts of insulin quickly.
Well, being a carb, I knew that was true. I was thinking more along the lines of carbs in general, that it was better than a cookie, (or a twinkie!), pop, or something really evil like that. Sometimes the thought of giving something up entirely is so overwhelming. Other times it is better to give it up entirely - as taking one bite can prove too much and start a whole binge attack! I found having limited portions of the things I really enjoy to work - most of the time  MOST of the time....... |
Mim wrote: * Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: I can honestly say that while I lived at home with my parents I never went a day without potatos of some fashion; baked, au graten'd, boiled, mashed, totted... etc. What's a totted potato??? My greatgrandmother was Irish so I thought I knew all about potatos. Obviously there is a gap in my education. Totted... you know... Tater Totted? |
* Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: Mim wrote: * Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: I can honestly say that while I lived at home with my parents I never went a day without potatos of some fashion; baked, au graten'd, boiled, mashed, totted... etc. What's a totted potato??? My greatgrandmother was Irish so I thought I knew all about potatos. Obviously there is a gap in my education. Totted... you know... Tater Totted? ha ha! Tater Tots! I know what those are...just never heard it expressed that way  |
| All carbs are not equal.
Different foods have different glycemic indexes. The index is a measure of how quickly the body converts the food into blood glucose, spiking a person's blood sugar levels. Here is a list of many food's glycemic index: [pre]Table of glycemic index and load values The average GI of 62 common foods derived from multiple studies by different laboratories High-carbohydrate foods GI White wheat bread* 75±2 Whole wheat/whole meal bread 74±2 Speciality grain bread 53±2 Unleavened wheat bread* 70±5 Wheat roti 62±3 Chapatti 52±4 Corn tortilla 46±4 White rice, boiled* 73±4 Brown rice, boiled 68±4 Barley 28±2 Sweet corn 52±5 Spaghetti, white 49±2 Spaghetti, whole meal 48±5 Rice noodles† 53±7 Udon noodles 55±7 Couscous† 65±4 Breakfast Cereals Cornflakes 81±6 Wheat flake biscuits 69±2 Porridge, rolled oats 55±2 Instant oat porridge 79±3 Rice porridge/congee 78±9 Millet porridge 67±5 Muesli 57±2 Fruit and fruit products Apple, raw† 36±2 Orange, raw† 43±3 Banana, raw† 51±3 Pineapple, raw 59±8 Mango, raw† 51±5 Watermelon, raw 76±4 Dates, raw 42±4 Peaches, canned† 43±5 Strawberry jam/jelly 49±3 Apple juice 41±2 Orange juice 50±2 Vegetables Potato, boiled 78±4 Potato, instant mashed 87±3 Potato, french fries 63±5 Carrots, boiled 39±4 Sweet potato, boiled 63±6 Pumpkin, boiled 64±7 Plantain/green banana 55±6 Taro, boiled 53±2 Vegetable soup 48±5 Dairy products and alternatives Milk, full fat 39±3 Milk, skim 37±4 Ice cream 51±3 Yogurt, fruit 41±2 Soy milk 34±4 Rice milk 86±7 Legumes Chickpeas 28±9 Kidney beans 24±4 Lentils 32±5 Soya beans 16±1 Snack products Chocolate 40±3 Popcorn 65±5 Potato crisps 56±3 Soft drink/soda 59±3 Rice crackers/crisps 87±2 Sugars Fructose 15±4 Sucrose 65±4 Glucose 103±3 Honey 61±3 Data are means. *Low-GI varities were also identified. †Average of all available data. [/pre]Source:http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm |
I'm so sorry you are going through all this crap big hugs to you, please find a way to laugh somehow today.
 Ron, you are so WISE, is there anything you don't know?! |
| LOL Unfortunately someone close to me is diabetic. By close I mean sitting behind me at the other desk in our home office. |
| For the list you posted for me. I appreciate you taking the time. Thanks again. |
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