Any Diabetics Out There?

[jane b]

I was wondering if there are any Type II diabetics on the forum here. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago, and am trying to get off what little meds I'm on. Simply Raw really inspired me to try to nip my condition in the bud.

I'd love to compare notes with someone else.

[Aleesha Sattva]

I was... not any more though. Raw took that monkey off my back ;)

All I did was eat raw... anything I wanted... and it just went away. My doctor said I don't have it anymore.

[katchmoleen]

I am prediabetic by FBS and HgA1C standards. Probably would fail a glucose challenge test, but fortunately no doctor has asked me to do one since I was pregnant, lol. My prediabetes (EVERYONE on my mother's side of the family is diabetic) and my migraines are my main motivation to going raw. Only 2.5 weeks into it so far but I have seen my FBS drop as low as 85 on some days!

[juliebove]

I'm diabetic. On two meds and two types of insulin. For me, things only get worse.

[green jeanie]

man julie, i am sorry to read that.

i wish you all of the wisdom and support that you need for your best life

xoxox gj

[Mary Kay]

Julie,

Why do you think that is? Were you eating enough/tons of greens, or too many bananas, nuts etc?

Will you keep trying? I'm supposing so, since you are still hanging out on the forum! Hope so!

Good luck,

Mary Kay

[juliebove]

Julie,

Why do you think that is? Were you eating enough/tons of greens, or too many bananas, nuts etc?

Will you keep trying? I'm supposing so, since you are still hanging out on the forum! Hope so!

Good luck,

Mary Kay

I can't eat tons of greens and I won't eat bananas. In fact I rarely ever eat fruit. Had a few strawberries yesterday and two cherries today straight from the tree.

And why do I suppose that is? For one thing, diabetes is a progressive disease. I have had it for many years. Probably more than I know. I kept complaining of what I now know are symptoms of diabetes but kept being told there was nothing wrong with me.

I also think I still have some other medical problem that hasn't been ferreted out. My diabetes does not seem in any way typical. I do have gastroparesis though so can only eat foods that are easily digested. This is why I can't eat lots of greens. Last time I tried that, I was throwing up all night.

[Aleesha Sattva]

have you seen this? link

[katchmoleen]

I do think the greens are a key part of the puzzle. I have been testing my blood sugars a lot, and I notice that on the days I eat lots of greens, my post prandial blood sugars stay low and my FBS the next day is low, even as low as 85. On the days I don't eat greens, my FBS jumps back up in to the 100s even 110s. So I am going to try to make sure I eat greens every day. I wonder if having them in a smoothie or using a green powder would make a difference with your gastroparesis? In the Simply Raw film, one of the guys experienced a reversal of the neuropathy in his feet, so it is feasable that your gastroparesis could also reverse, given enough time and nutrition. That is a really tough problem and I am so sorry. No wonder you feel discouraged about it. You must have other motivations for staying raw, as I see you have stuck with it for a long time. Good for you!

[juliebove]

I do think the greens are a key part of the puzzle. I have been testing my blood sugars a lot, and I notice that on the days I eat lots of greens, my post prandial blood sugars stay low and my FBS the next day is low, even as low as 85. On the days I don't eat greens, my FBS jumps back up in to the 100s even 110s. So I am going to try to make sure I eat greens every day. I wonder if having them in a smoothie or using a green powder would make a difference with your gastroparesis? In the Simply Raw film, one of the guys experienced a reversal of the neuropathy in his feet, so it is feasable that your gastroparesis could also reverse, given enough time and nutrition. That is a really tough problem and I am so sorry. No wonder you feel discouraged about it. You must have other motivations for staying raw, as I see you have stuck with it for a long time. Good for you!

I can't stand the texture of smoothies so I've never tried a green one.

[Mamoo]

I am so sorry to hear you are struggling with the control of your diabetes. I feel sure that you can control this if you give it time. Not everyone responds to raw as quickly as others but I know you can do this. I also find that my sugar stays low much better when I don't eat any cooked food. So even that pita and the canned garbanza in the 'not tuna' I have with my salad has to go for awhile. I think in the beginning I was getting cooked food and not thinking about it.

I guess you have been doing this so long that you probably have that part under control now, but it was one of those 'ah ha' moments for me. Just hang in there, you didn't get diabetes quickly so you may not recover quickly either, but I know raw will do this for you.

They say every 11 days your taste buds change, so maybe you can try a banana or 2 again soon. Keep trying a variety of foods so you can begin to add more selections to your meals. That will help.

:):)Hugs and Smiles:):)

[katchmoleen]

Also, Dr. Gabriel Cousens is a medical doctor who specialises in diabetes and is a raw foodist. He has written the book, "THere is a cure for diabetes." If anyone could help you, it sure would be him. He may have some suggestions about how to work with the gastroparesis, since that seems to be the biggest challenge with getting the nutrition you need. I believe he does phone consultations. I don't know if that is feasible or if you live near Arizona, where he practices. But I am enjoying the book, though it is rather "high-falutin'" in tone because he is pretty much brilliant. But he also strikes me as a very caring and compassionate man.

[Robbay]

Hello Jane B.
I am new to this site and I am a Type 2 Diabetic. Have been for over ten years . I have just recently been trying the Raw Food approach to lowering my blood sugar . I find the only problem is controlling the amount of Fruits to Greens in my smoothies to not shoot up my blood sugar. On the good side it is working along with exercise the best any approach has ever worked. Don't give up your meds , I find that to be something that will take along time. I would love to hear from other diabetics about how the mix their fruits and greens and what kinds of things they use in their raw diets. Robbay

[BelleSong]

My Lab results came back pre diabetic too. I was watching closely and found that clucose numbers jumped when I ate any sugar, or got really emotional, stressed, crying. My morning numbers have been the pits. My Dr. said there are reports that also link diabetis to sleep deprivation. When sufficient sleep was restored, the diabetis disappeared. She also has seen that a raw foods diet has completely reversed this disease in her patients. I have been told that cinnamon, 1/4 tsp is a dibetics best friend. So I sprinkle that liberally on my food and drinks.

You are not alone, BelleSong

[Myca]

Julie, You are correct about Diabetes being progressive. While I think most cases will be greatly improved by diet, I firmly believe that there are cases out there that require meds. This is no way reflects a wrong on the part of the person with the disease. It is the nature of the beast. Fortunately for many Type 2 diabetics, diet is king.