Mrs. Duck's Story

[Smoking Duck]

Thanks Pens.  My problem is that I only eat one meal a day.  He said something about my blood sugar being way out of whack or something.  Yea, he did say he was going to check the A1C.  That's one thing I did remember.  I guess if you look at me, I'm the poster boy for what's known as the metabolic syndrome which is the condition right before diabetes, I guess.  I don't really understand it all but you are right.  Some folks have the ability to control their diabetes with diet alone.  Sorry to hear yours isn't controlled by the oral meds.  The shots must really be a pain in the arse.  Like I said, the test results should be back tomorrow or the next day.  I'm not really worried about it; whatever happens, will happen.  Did I mention I really HATE diet pop?

SD

[pensrock]

I've been drinking diet pop for probably 10-15 years so now regular pop tastes terrible. The last few years I cut way back on pop and now drink green tea or water. Except when adult beverages are around!  ;D
I know I'm not supposed to drink them, but I do anyway! Just not as much as I used to.   :'(

[Scotty-G]

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar, I never heard of it turning into diabetes which is hyperglycemia or high bloodsugar.

I've been hypoglycemic for over 18 years now.  Got diabetes on both sides of the family and everyone was hypoglycemic before transitioning into diabetes.  Dr. said their pancreas just over worked and now doesn't work for them.

If your doctor told you to drink diet soda, I'd reconsider and find other alternatives.

The last few years I cut way back on pop

Pensrock - GOOD FOR YOU on cutting back

Several family members and friends used to be big time diet soda drinkers and there are other health problems associated with consuming that stuff.  BTW, ever see one of the Mentos & Diet Coke videos on the internet?  :D  :D  :D

Don't know about everyone else, but I've noticed (at least for me) 5 distinct stages that I transition through before I am in serious trouble with Blood Sugar Problems.  When I hit stage 3, I've got 5-10 min to get some sugar into me before dropping.

SD - Best of luck and take care of yourself.

[Gizmo]

He wants me to work out more and start drinking diet pop.  I HATE DIET POP!  He didn't say anything about not eating smoked foods, though, so I'm good to go there  ;) :D

I started to drink diet soda several months back.  Never though I'd get would ever get past the after taste but after about a week it isn't too bad.  Made a huge difference in blood sugar levels.  32mg or more of carbohydrates for those regular sodas.  Good thing about meet is -low in carbohydrates.  :)

Recently I heard about aspartame artifical sweetner causing arthritus etc.  Will have to start looking for something else or just stick to water.  Of course the way science is going, pretty soon eating or drinking (anything) will cause you to die.  Wait, out time is limited anyway.

Here is one of the articles that I found most facinating:
http://www.321recipes.com/joint_pain.html 

[La Quinta]

Hey Giggles....glad everything is ok with you and Ms. T. Take care my friend...stay healthy? Please.  :)

[Scotty-G]

The ONLY time I might drink a diet Coke is when mixed with Bacardi Light and a splash of lime.
I actually prefer that taste over rum and regular coke - strange, I know but occassionaly, its good

[LilSmoker]

Good luck with the results SD, and i really hope a suitable job comes your way in the very near future

LilSmoker.......

[Smoking Duck]

Thanks, LS!  I don't have diabetes yet but the doc said I'm borderline.  Additionally, my cholesterol is pretty high (high trigs, high LDL, low HDL).  Doc really wants me to cut down on sugar and start an exercise regimen.  Wants me to start on some meds but I think I'm gonna try the diet and exercise method first.  Now I gotta try and find some time to exercise...not sure where to fit it in to my hectic schedule  ;D

Hopefully, a job is right around the corner, but I'm not holding my breath.  Unemployment in Elkhart area is at 11% and there are more layoffs coming.  But, I'm not giving up hope just yet......still got my family and my extended smoker family! 

SD

[FLBentRider]

I've been drinking diet pop for probably 10-15 years so now regular pop tastes terrible.

Same here, I can't stand the stuff with sugar in it anymore. Icky-sweet.