Jo Isn't Winning her fight with Diabetes 2

Talked to Jo about a week ago.  Said she took her "sugar" and it was  100 just after she got up that morning.  Also said she was down to 168 pounds.

Bad news.  Another sister went to see her three days ago,  They did some grocery shopping at Publix which is near the house.  I'm mentioning Publix because their stores all have these scales where you can weigh yourself. 

Well Jo's 168 is acutally 184....a big difference for someone only 5ft 5 inches tall.

I have some pictures that were sent via iPhone...she doesn't look like she has lost any weight, actually looks heavier.  

She is beginning to develop circulation problems in her feet and legs...and complaining that her glasses don't work right anymore.  Guess that is what happens when you only use oral medication and insulin to work at controlling your diabetes instead of combining it with exercise, a good meal plan and scheduled meal times to control your sugar.

Diet and Exercise should always be your first line of defense.  The drugs and insulin help to bring control, but eventually without making an effort to change eating habits the drugs can't do their job.

Cararta

Lose Fat Metabolic Cooking to Burn Fat Not Muscle

I found a Great new cook book.  It has a lot of helpers...like menu planning, recipes with pictures and best of all a Shopping list you can print out after choosing your recipes so you know what you need at the grocery store.....

Not Sure I can get Joella interested.   I don't think she likes to cook that much anymore.  She had rather stand around in the pool talking to her friends.  I do believe there is a section to help you get through the dangers of eating out. 

Weight loss Now is a big issue for her.  She is still in the yo-yo phase...lose four pounds then gain six.  Very bad for your heart...Plus the fact that she is still fighting diabetes.  Sugar control is barely being kept in the safe range...she is taking three oral medications plus Insulin. 

From personal experience I know that Weight Loss, Portion Control, scheduled meal and snack times along with regular exercise are the only options for controlling diabetes that worked for my Adult onset Diabetics. 
This Metabolic Diet Plan I found has a slant that I think will help someone with diabetes...It targets eating foods to keep the metabolism working which in turn keeps Blood Sugar from going up so high and then so low you turn into a starved maniac!  I know from talking to Joella that she runs into a problem when she skips meals or snacks.  First thing you know she STARVING so she starts eating and doesn't stop until she has blown the calorie count for the day...sometimes for the week.  If you are interested take a Look!

Metabolic Cooking

If you would like a look at the Diet Plan scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the link...they have a nice video and Tons of information.
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