40-year old virgin. Oh, wait a second, that’s not right! 40-year old married mom trying to become model ready for when I get the phone call to be on the cover of Maxim magazine. The paparazzi already follow me when I go to the grocery store, so I have to be prepared for that call any day!
I am an insulin dependent diabetic, trying to navigate all the delicious food out there, all the while maintaining my blood sugar levels. It’s quite a battle! If anyone has any tips out there on how they manage their diabetes, I am all ears!
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Hi! I don’t have diabetes but I am a nursing student and have learned all about diabetes and have dealt with tons of diabetic patients so if you have any specific questions feel free to email me! ajbonnell@yahoo.com
Hahah, you’re funny! =)
I worry about my sugar levels even though i am not diabetic, because I tend to get a headache if I don’t keep it in check.
I look forward to reading your blog! Cheers!
your blog is great! love it! : )
oh you’re so funny. Im not diabetic so i acnt help you there but i do enjoy reading your journey to healthy lifestyle.
p.s. thanks for leaving comment on my blog. double yolk in all 12 of them eggs???? tht tops all the weird stuff iv ever seen!
Farina
[...] Thank you again Beth for your brother’s book- Why Your Last Diet Failed You (by Charles Hills). I can’t [...]
this blog is waaaay awesome. my mom tries to eat healthy too. i’m going to email ur blog URL to her! – TKL
I just found you today and love your blog. I have just been told that I am Type 2 and have been looking for some blogs to read.
I just completed a metabolism paper on type-2 diabetes…
The top 3 metabolic solutions: lowering serum RBP4 levels, lowering free fatty acid levels and preserving/restoring Beta-cell function.
You may already “know this” info but what I found in my research as “real” solutions would be:
-cutting out saturated fats
-increasing soluble fiber ( slowing the digestion process and regulating blood glucose/ release of insulin)
-losing weight (excess body fat/adipose tissue).
Hope this is helpful!! Can I add you to my blogroll?
Thanks for the info! I can always use the help! Yep, go ahead and add me to your blogroll – I need to update mine too!
I just stopped by to say hello and thank you for visiting my site this morning. I do hope you’ll come again. You have a great blog and I love the relationship you have with your daughter. If she’s bored I have another fridge for her to attack. Happy Holidays….Mary
Hi! Thank you for stopping by my blog! With Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Eat to Live Program you can be off insulin in a few weeks if you’re Type 2 and greatly reduce your insulin needs if you’re Type 1.
Nice blog! I’ll visit again!
I love your sense of humor! You’re so funny.
Your blog looks great!
Hi – thanks for visiting my blog. I’m insulin-resistant, and diabetes runs in my family. I gave up Splenda after finding out how bad it is (chlorinated sugar), and now I use Stevia for part of the sugar in most of my sweet recipes. I also try to use whole grains flours and incorporate fiber to help. It’s not easy living in a world of carbs. P. S. Would love to switch links with you — I will put you on my blogroll if you’ll put me on yours. Let me know.
You’re the best person. Ever.
The end.
I love you
XOXOXOXOXOXO
No Hannah, you are! Thanks for being you!
I love you more!
xoxoxoxo
Love your blog. Will follow more closely. I’m a type II diabetic, determined to keep it that way or even better, no meds at all.
My daughter worked for the Juvenile Diabetes Assn over the summer. I learned a little more of the disease vicariously through her.
I love your humor! Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I’m glad I found yours too!
Hi, I just found your blog and so happy I have! I would be happy
if you would give mine a look too!
“Paparazzi” LOL! I love it. They can be dangerous so watch out =)
Just found your blog! Excited to look around.
I am a borderline, hope to avoid it, diabetic. I had Gestational Diabetes and now I fear the real thing has come upon me.
Your blog comes at a very good time for me. thanks.
PS. My blog is at http://www.foodfoodbodybody.wordpress.com
and I’d love you to visit anytime!
Well, I don’t have any tips for you that you don’t already seem to have figured out yourself. I do empathize with you though. My dad had diabetes and it was always difficult to juggle taste with blood sugar levels. Best of luck!
Thanks for visiting my blog. Loved looking around yours. Hannah is adorable. I have an 18 year old daughter Grace who was my “best present ever.” Loved the humor and the recipes.
Hi, great blog! Do you mind if I add it to my blogroll?
Foodie – not at all! Thanks!
Hi Beth,
I am a friend of your mother in law , the wonderful Bonnie !! She has told me about your blog , and I love it !! I wish the best for Tony and the whole family.
Sue
Hi Sue! Yes, Bonnie told me that you enjoyed my blog – glad you like it!!
Hi Just found your blog! I’m in my 40’s (but like you look younger). Been insulin dependant diabetic for 36 years (yey me!). Follow the DAFNE regime which has improved my control SO much. Am in the UK – married, 2 kids (11 and almost 18) and a hubby. Nice t find your blog xCathy
Awesome blog! I added you to my link-list
hi! thanks for checking out my blog! goddess dressing is expensive near me too, everthing is in NYC! but don’t worry, once maxim calls you’ll be able to bathe in the stuff.
Dear biz,
I got my official diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes yesterday after a glucose tolerance test which I did not actually tolerate. So.. I am following you even more in earnest now. Thanks for paving the way.
oxo
Foodie McB
Oh foodie – I am so sorry! I’ll be in touch soon!
Cool blog! Just came across it and I’m enjoying it.
I am so glad that I found your blog. I have type 2 diabetes, that is not under good control right now. Love your recipes!
You have such a good attitude! Love the blog! Just found it and marked it as a favorite. Hopefully, it will inspire me to take better care of my insulin-taking self & lose some weight. Being diabetic seems to take all the fun out of life …. maybe your spirit will help me bring some of the fun back!
The key to diabetes is controlling it so it doesn’t control you!
Email me anytime for a pick me up!
bdl319@gmail.com
Thank you for popping over and visiting me at my pitiful blog. I am a definite newbie. I too am a diabetic. I have been a Type II for twelve years. I have to admit that I do a terrible job behaving. I tell people I don’t have diabetes, but DENYabetes. It runs in my family, both my parents were, and one brother is. I take oral medications. I can’t wait to ramble around on your site.
Thanks-Beth
I am a type 1 diabetic and am soooo excited to see your blog. I want to follow you but I don’t see where on the page there is a follow button.
I think at the upper left hand corner where it says RSS feed – it will add it to your list of blogs? Not sure!
I am a complete novice to the ins and outs of blogging – I just type and hit publish!
Hee hee. That first paragraph about you made me laugh! I work in the health care field and I don’t envy you diabetics. It’s definitely a lot of work. I admire you.
This page cracked me up! Thanks for stopping by my blog – I’ve added you to my reader so I’ll be following your journey.
Thanks for the comments on my blog. I responded, but I wanted to leave you a note here. The bacon wrapped dates are awesome at room temperature.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I am glad you did. I like yours and want to visit more often. If you hadn’t visited, I would not have known you were here.
Chaya
So glad you commented on my blog so I could find my way here! I’m sugar sensitive. Last time I got it checked I was in the 109 range. I really want to make it lower.
I’ll be following you and adding you to my blog faves.
Thanks for stopping by!
-jafg
love your blog. i’m 24 years old and have been a type 1 diabetic for 22 of those years (eek!)- it’s hard at times (ive def been through my rough patches), but once you get things together it feels so good to feel good
just started my own blog- check it 
xo, whit
You wrote a comment on 5 dollar dinners about meat prices. I was wondering where you and your sister live. I live in the chicago area and find great prices. You do not have to post this, but I didn’t know how to e-mail you.
Hey! I just found your blog and wanted to mention Penny’s Low Fat Desserts to you! They have a new no sugar added cookie and my friend tried it and it didn’t make her blood sugar rise at all. I don’t have diabetes but I have tried it (and reviewed it on my blog) and it is VERY!!! delicious! Just a suggestion!
I stumbled upon your blog while searching for a new way to cook beef short ribs. I explored your blog content a bit and discovered you’re diabetic. I don’t know if you’re type 1 or 2, but since you asked for tips, I just have to share my story.
I’ve had type 2 for 7 years and progressed from pills on up to insulin injections. In late 2007, I was shooting 30 units of Levemir a day and I still had an A1C of 9.7. In March of 2008, I discovered Dr. Richard K. Bernstein’s book “The Diabetes Solution.” Dr. Bernstein is a type 1 diabetic who is 73 years old and still has his sight and all his limbs. He is the person who coerced Bayer into making the first home use blood sugar meter in 1981. He is not a kook or quack ala Dr. Atkins. He developed a diet and exercise plan to treat his own diabetes, and shares it in his book.
I started following Dr. Bernstein’s recommendations in March 2008. My insulin requirement was cut IN HALF in the first 10 days. After three weeks, I NO LONGER REQUIRED INSULIN. I haven’t needed insulin or any other diabetes drug since then. My A1C during this time has been: May 2008 – 5.0, Nov 2008 – 4.9, May 2009 – 4.5, Nov 2009 – 4.9. I’m only sharing this testimonial because I have been an insulin dependent type 2, and I know what is possible. Your cooking looks delicious, but your macronutrient amounts are all wrong. Please consider Dr. Bernstein’s book. If you don’t want to buy the book, there is a forum for people following his program. It’s free to join, you don’t have to buy the book or a membership. It’s full of diabetics who have had their lives changed. I hope you’ll check it out:
http://www.diabetes-book.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=login
in response to Jackytreehorn,
I didn’t know there was a forum on the internet. Thanks for sharing your experience and information.
Jackie