Thread: Carbohydrates

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:25:25 -0400, [email protected] (Mary~~
Smokey) wrote:

>Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
>the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance

Less than 50g daily here, without deducting fiber.

Wow that blow's me away----thank's so much-thats about the total per
meal for me----oh my i have a lot to learn

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[email protected] (Mary~~ Smokey) wrote:

> Wow that blow's me away----thank's so much-thats about the total per
> meal for me----oh my i have a lot to learn

I can occasionally go over 100, but my typical day is much more likely
to be in the 50-70 range. And, if I go over, it's at lunch or dinner,
never at breakfast.

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On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:01:14 -0400, [email protected] (Mary~~
Smokey) wrote:

>Wow that blow's me away----thank's so much-thats about the total per
>meal for me----oh my i have a lot to learn

You need to test to know what you can handle. My meter tells me a
single meal with 50g of carbs is totally out of the question. Are you
testing to determine what your tolerance is?

"Mary~~ Smokey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance
>


I usually don't go over 50 per day.

Cheri

"Mary~~ Smokey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance

For me it varies. I have two meals of up to 45 g, never over that. One
afternoon snack of about 6 g and a bedtime snack of 15-30 g, unless my BG is
really too high and then I won't have that much.

No i havent tested yet but im going to get what i need to do that this
week--this forum has done me more help than i can tell you--i have felt
i was battleing the world----no throyid---not able to exercise-and knew
i have been eating healther and still no change i was getting angry-

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Mary~~ Smokey wrote:
> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance
>

I eat the number I can tolerate without spiking my bg. That's usually a
total of 50 or less per day.

Susan

Thanks so much all your information-- has given me a place to
start-------which is what i thought i had--till i seen my weight not
moving--such a wonderful group.

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Mary~~ Smokey wrote:
> No i havent tested yet but im going to get what i need to do that this
> week--this forum has done me more help than i can tell you--i have felt
> i was battleing the world----no throyid---not able to exercise-and knew
> i have been eating healther and still no change i was getting angry-
>

Are you getting adequate thyroid replacement? Are you getting a
combination medication for it, like Armour or Thyrolar, which tends to
work better?

Susan

They have me on levothyroxine'075=thats from my primary doctor im trying
to get my blood tested again friday-then back to my primary-untill i can
get in to a specialist--took me 4 months to get my last
appointment--they i couldn't drive are weather was so bad-

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:25:25 -0400, [email protected] (Mary~~
Smokey) wrote:

> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance

I use Net_Carbs = Total_Carbs - Fiber - Alcohol_Sugars

I keep my intake to appx 60g/day.

Eat Low Carb foods (incl. EatRite frozen dinners), salads (especially
lunch at work), etc.

This as prescribed by my doctor for my Type-1 Diabetes. I was
presently surprised at loosing 20lbs in the first 2 weeks (several
years ago) on this type of diet.

I have found out that the *amount* of food consumed per meal is just
as important as what you eat. Even a low carb diet can lead to high
BS if you eat too much, which is as expected. In other words, just
because it's low carb food, does not mean you can pig-out.



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Thanks so much such great advise--im taking it all in and taking notes
so i dont forget--you have all been wonderful

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:25:25 -0400, [email protected] (Mary~~
Smokey) wrote:

>Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
>the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance

WOW! Mine's 50-70.

This is why testing is so important. 160 MIGHT be OK for you, or it
might be 2-3 times what you should be eating.

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.3% BMI 25

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:25:25 -0400, [email protected]
(Mary~~ Smokey) wrote:

>Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
>the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance

Mine varies but is chosen based on past meter results.
Rarely goes over 140, often under 80.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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d&e, metformin 2000 mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com (Breakfast On The Run)
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com (Jerash, an Ancient City in Jordan)

On Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:01:14 -0400, [email protected]
(Mary~~ Smokey) wrote:

>Wow that blow's me away----thank's so much-thats about the total per
>meal for me----oh my i have a lot to learn

What does your meter say about that level, an hour after you
eat it? See http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/new.php

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
--
d&e, metformin 2000 mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com (Breakfast On The Run)
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com (Jerash, an Ancient City in Jordan)

Thank's so much everyone your all so helpful~~i'm very grateful

"Mary~~ Smokey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance
>

Mine averages 160/day. Sometimes more on special occasions and sometimes
less.

Anon
T2, MDI insulin

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> "Mary~~ Smokey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]..
>> Hello everyone,i was wondering about the scale you have your carbs for
>> the day----mine is just under 160,thanks in advance
>>
>
> Mine averages 160/day. Sometimes more on special occasions and sometimes
> less.
>
> Anon
> T2, MDI insulin
>



Based on my current med's (4 Metformin a day and 2 shots of slow release
Novolin N Insulin) I could NEVER eat 160g of carbs in a day... I'd be
pushing 300 if I did. A HUGE day for me would be 100g, and even at that I
would be pushing it. My typical day would be 75 or less, and that keeps my
numbers were they should. My last a1c was 5.9

Wes