Boris B asked:
My blood sugar count is in the low 300 range which i understand is quite high…i started exercising regularly recently and feel good about the results..i’m wondering if anyone out there knows if a high blood sugar count is still ok in terms of leading a long natural active and healthy life?..I’m not exactly in great shape but i’ve led a pretty athletic life in my youth till a few years ago and am now just starting to get back in shape again…since this is the first time i’ve had a blood sugar test…will my numbers go down if i continue with my exercise regimen and cut down on my sugar and sweets intake?
My blood sugar count is in the low 300 range which i understand is quite high…i started exercising regularly recently and feel good about the results..i’m wondering if anyone out there knows if a high blood sugar count is still ok in terms of leading a long natural active and healthy life?..I’m not exactly in great shape but i’ve led a pretty athletic life in my youth till a few years ago and am now just starting to get back in shape again…since this is the first time i’ve had a blood sugar test…will my numbers go down if i continue with my exercise regimen and cut down on my sugar and sweets intake?
Filed under Diabetes Question by on Aug 6th, 2009. 3 Comments. 
Susan S asked:
I’m 39 and had my first child nearly 2 years ago. I’m about 135 lbs–not overweight but I do have belly fat I didn’t used to have pre-baby. I was gestational while pregnant, and Type 2 runs in my family on my father’s side. I know exercise is important but have trouble fitting that into my schedule, beyond walking on nice days when I’m not chained to my desk at my FT job or caring for my daughter, who does keep me pretty busy and active. I have tried to some degree to maintain a lower carb, higher protein and fiber diet like I followed while I was gestational (and it was entirely managed then with diet and exercise, primarily yoga and walking). I have a terrible, terrible sweet tooth. I have a very, very difficult time turning down sweets and often don’t when I know I should. I fear I know my fate but if there are ways to prolong or prevent it, I really do want to try. Peanut butter has been a good thing for me. Just a spoonful or two keeps me from wanting to snack more much of the time. But I noticed Reduced Fat Peanut Butter has more carbs than regular or even all natural peanut butter. I’m wondering if I should stick with the regular form of PB since I’m not overweight, so that my carbs are ultimately lower. Thoughts?
I’m 39 and had my first child nearly 2 years ago. I’m about 135 lbs–not overweight but I do have belly fat I didn’t used to have pre-baby. I was gestational while pregnant, and Type 2 runs in my family on my father’s side. I know exercise is important but have trouble fitting that into my schedule, beyond walking on nice days when I’m not chained to my desk at my FT job or caring for my daughter, who does keep me pretty busy and active. I have tried to some degree to maintain a lower carb, higher protein and fiber diet like I followed while I was gestational (and it was entirely managed then with diet and exercise, primarily yoga and walking). I have a terrible, terrible sweet tooth. I have a very, very difficult time turning down sweets and often don’t when I know I should. I fear I know my fate but if there are ways to prolong or prevent it, I really do want to try. Peanut butter has been a good thing for me. Just a spoonful or two keeps me from wanting to snack more much of the time. But I noticed Reduced Fat Peanut Butter has more carbs than regular or even all natural peanut butter. I’m wondering if I should stick with the regular form of PB since I’m not overweight, so that my carbs are ultimately lower. Thoughts?
Plus any and all good food tips that might help me prevent Type 2 and also satisfy or cure my sweet tooth would be appreciated.
Motivation to exercise wouldn’t hurt either. 
Filed under Diabetes Question by on Jul 18th, 2009. 6 Comments.
scooterds06 asked:
Im a 46 year old male and afraid of asking girls out because Im slender. I work out and eat right. Just cant gain weight. Im diabetic so eating alot of high calory foods are out. help!
Im a 46 year old male and afraid of asking girls out because Im slender. I work out and eat right. Just cant gain weight. Im diabetic so eating alot of high calory foods are out. help!
Filed under Diets for Diabetics by on Jul 1st, 2009. 11 Comments.