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The information posted below is in no way intended to replace professional medical advice. Diabetes care is specific and the information below may not apply to you. People posting to this list likely have diabetes, but probably do not have a medical background. Always speak with your healthcare team prior to making any changes regarding diabetes treatment.

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In this issue:

1. Actose?
2. Type 1 & weight loss help
3. What foods can I have?
4. Pickles?
5. Soy Milk? (response)
6. Snack ideas and Carb limits (response)
7. Snack ideas (response 2)
8. Tired of the same foods & Carb limits (response)

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From: Judy
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Actose?

Has anyone been on a diabetic medication called Actose? What were your results? My dr. prescribed but after reading the side effects I did not take it. I am doing okay on the Metphormin.

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From: Sally
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com Subject: Type 1 & weight loss help

Im 33 & have been a type 1 Diabetic since 1984. I need to lose 50-60 lbs. My A1C is around the 7.5 range. I am so tired so often and lack significant motivation. HELP!

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From: Kathleen
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: What foods can I have?

Please send information on foods one CAN HAVE during a day...not just what to avoid...need guidance on limits of carbs...where can I find that?

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From: Stef
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Pickles?

Are pickles a good snack for a pre-diabetic / diabetic diet?

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From: Christine Carlson nutrition@glucomenu.com
To: support-group@glucomenu.com
Subject: Soy Milk? (Response)

Hello,

Soy milk can be a good substitute for cows milk. It can particularly work well for those with lactose intolerance.

If you choose soy milk, look for plain instead of flavored to reduce carbohydrate content. Choose fat free or light soy milk to limit fat and extra calories. Many soy milks will be fortified with calcium too.

Some studies indicate soy may reduce risk for heart disease and certain cancers.

Christine

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From: Federico
To: support-group@glucomenu.com
Subject: Soy Milk?

Hello,

I would like to know about the soy milk used by diabetic person. I am mexican and a nature health doctor recomend a soy milk insteas to cow milk.

The soy milk does not increase the level of sugar?, is better the soy milk than te regular cow milk to drink a diabetic person. Thanks a lot for your answer.

Federico

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From: VALERIE WICKEY
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: snack ideas and carb limits (response)

Hi,

Saw a couple of questions that caught my eye. The two things my husband had a hard time finding information on were snack ideas and carb limits. Did some internet research and found out a good rule of thumb is to keep the total number of carbs to about 60 per meal.

Eat three meals a day; do not skip. If you are still hungry, supplement with lots of vegetables. Carrots, celery, lettuce with low carb dressing. Snack ideas -- my husband buys the diabetic cookies, low carb granola bars and low carb ice cream.

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From: Kristi
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: snack ideas (response 2)

I was diagnosed just 3 years ago. snacks: Celery-with lite Ranch dip Salad w/iceberg romaine lettuces mixed with walnuts 1T dried cranberries 1T dressing any kind. Sugar free Jello made in its liquid form whipped with sugar/fat free cool whip

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From: Barbara Lewandowski
To: Support-Group@GlucoMenu.com
Subject: Tired of the same foods & Carb limits (response)

I was just diagnosed as diabetic and fortunately the hospital in the area has a diabetic class that I was able to attend. The nurse educator there looked at the Glucomenus and said they were great. She recommended that I eat part of my breakfast, then do my walk and eat the rest when I return. So what I have been doing is eating one carb choice like - a piece of whole wheat toast with peanut butter, go for a 30 - 45 minute walk and then eat a piece of fruit with some yogurt about an hour later.

Also as a snack I eat a 100 calorie Balance Bar or one rice cake with some peanut butter, piece of fruit. Seems I can keep my blood sugar okay if I eat smaller amounts at meals and use some of the carbs from the meal as a snack. I never thought much about diabetes until I was diagnosed. The funny thing is that no one in my family was diabetic and I get it but in my husbands family, his father was diabetic, his aunt was diabetic and he isnt. Go figure.

Wish you all well, keep the faith.

Barbara

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