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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg
Post Number: 3509
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 09:46 am: | 
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I think that this is a relevant question here as we all have to watch how much and what kind of carbohydrates we consume. Yes, I do eat some that are not complex, but for me, as long as I am having those along with slower burning ones and/or protein, it minimizes the impact on my blood sugar, which is something we all should do. Here is a list of the complex carbohydrates that I do eat very regularly:
Oatmeal
Whole Grain Bread-I never eat white bread of any kind
Grains
Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes-Either kind if I will be working out or just plain working
Vegetables (I use mainly for fiber, not energy)
Pasta-Whole Wheat Only!!
Rice-Brown only, usually Basmati
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Hostess Rise'
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Username: Rise
Post Number: 13087
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 03:41 pm: |
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I try to get most of my carbs from beans and a small amount of grains'
On my list are:
oatmeal, rye, sweet potatoes( not enough), Brown rice (small amounts)
Just received my A1 c results and there was a big improvement. If I keep on doing what I am doing, i will be back down to my target number soon.
Whenever I consume my carbs in larger amounts, i will work out right afterward.
My favorite snack are veggies with hummus. when I add too many carbs, I feel awful because my glucose will go out of range.
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CiscoKidney07
Forum Leader
Username: Gregg
Post Number: 3513
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 03:51 pm: |
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Well, apparently, you are much more sensitive to it than I am, although I also have to watch what carbohydrates I consume. This is usually true if I eat the faster burning carbohydrates like potatoes or white pasta. If I eat that, I guarantee that I had BETTER have a big project that I can do almost immediately. That is NOT true if I am eating slow burners. I could take it easy then.
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Rita
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Username: Rita
Post Number: 190
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 03:57 pm: |
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Oh my I do try and I love veggies, and all good carbs but I have a real weakness for the bad carbs like pizza, pasta (not wheat) and being from and Irish background mash, boiled etc Potatoes!!! Potatoes are my comfort food!!!!
Rita
Kidney Transplant 9/95
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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg
Post Number: 3514
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 04:24 pm: |
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I can eat that stuff, but I have to have something major happening before I can get away with it.
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Mohan
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Username: Mraghavan
Post Number: 95
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 07:32 pm: |
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Having origins in India, my weakness is rice; but I try to keep the amount that I eat limited, substituting with whole grain Indian breads. Other sources of complex carbohydrates for me are fruits and vegetables.
Mohan
Liver Transplant 04/18/2009
University of Colorado Hospital |
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 13089
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 07:00 am: |
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In the past I was struggling to keep the yummies to a limit. What I tell myself is, "I can always have more later" So far my desire to overdo has greatly diminished and I am proud to say I am doing well.
I also believe if I eat too many carbs this helps to increase the congestion i have due to cf. I am much better of when I adhere to a gluten free diet.
My new snack that I love is ONE Ryvita rye cracker with olive oil, garlic and hummus. This snack is loaded with healthier carbs.
When my husband buys dates, I use to eat more than one and this drove my glucose up quickly. If I eat just one, I am ok.
If I ate the typical american diet, I would probably have full blown diabetes.
My A1c is now 5.8 and last year I was 5.4 I got carried away this past year and now I am back on track. I hope to get back down to 5.4 in the next three months by following my current eating plan along with my exercise routine.
GREAT thread!
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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg
Post Number: 3516
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 08:06 am: |
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We all must learn what will work best for us. What works for one person will not necessarily work for someone else. My hope in starting this thread was to give others some ideas and options for what they might try. I know that A1c and blood sugar is important which is the reason for the thread.
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Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 192
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 04:25 pm: |
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Thank you for starting this thread it is very important to watch what we eat. We can have "bad" moments but it is good to think about what is good to eat for our bodies because we all want to stay well and eating well helps keep us well. So thank you again.
Rita
Kidney Transplant 9/95
New York City |
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