There
are two things that can tell you how well your treatment plan is
working. That is your A1c and your daily blood glucose readings.
The later is most important and it is sad to say that your doctor has
a lot to say about how many test strips your insurance will allow and
pay for your use. I strongly urge new patients to get as many as the
doctor will support for testing the first three or four months.
This
will allow you to test in pairs to help you determine what foods are
safe in your meal plan and which foods to eliminate and others to
limit. We already know that most whole grains will be strictly
reduced or eliminated, as will most potatoes and rice. It is still a
good idea to consume a limited quantity to see if you can handle them
without the spike in blood glucose. This is one time that “what
works for me, may not work for you” becomes a rule that you should
know.
In
other words, just because a friend can consume whole grains and have
little effect on his blood glucose, does not mean that you will have
the same results. Remember, you are unique and your body reacts to
foods and medications differently than the next person. Yes, there
are people that can be very similar to you, but if you met the
person, you might wonder how. The bell curve is the example I am
talking about.
This
is why the medication you are taking can affect your need for testing
once you know what your meal plan needs to be. Remember that as you
age, your meal plan may require changes. This is the reason for
recommending people investigate the meter and test strip offerings at
Walmart.
There
is no one-size-fits-all diabetes food plan. You'll need to pay
attention to carbs, fiber, fat, and salt to manage your blood sugar
and avoid complications of diabetes. How much and when you eat are
important, too. Talk to a nutritionist if you need help with your
food plan, as they can be very informative on balancing nutritional
needs.
Part
2 of 4 blogs.
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