Anyone exercising and gaining weight?

He wouldn't want to come to my house. The main problem is that I am not a cook, so if he came to my house, he'd get nothing but maybe a piece of oven chicken breast or bland broccoli and squash. I can't cook one good meal much less two.
My fasting blood is this Wednesday and then the following Monday I see the endo. I go when I'm supposed to but there are few suggestions except he wants to throw pills at the problem, and I am not a pill taker.
retiredteacher

@retiredteacher , Dear sister retired teacher, here is a recipe secret; Mrs Dash Seasoning sprinkled on that chicken will perk it up. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, or lemon juice on those veggies! And I have become a lover of cinnamon, too.
Good luck on Wed and Monday.
You sound like so many of my teacher friends about the medicine hesitancy. Let's face it, these doctors have MD after their name for a reason. I like to think that they have done considerable studying about diseases and possible treatments. When our own body does not respond to our own efforts, medicines (prescribed and monitored) can be life changing. One idea is to try them for a period of time (he can give you a suggested period to see if they are working) What do you have to lose?
Hugs,
Rosemary

It may be true that having MD makes them more knowledgeable than their patients, but I am not convinced when they can't answer questions I have researched. I understand from teaching what beating around the bush means. Before I take anything, I research it and talk to my pharmacist; they know more than the doctors.
The last medicine the endo gave me was for blood pressure. Almost immediately my hair started falling out and I slept almost all day. My hair stylist told me something was wrong. I researched the medicine on more sites and found hair loss and extreme fatigue as side effects. I sent the endo an email that I quit taking the med and why. My stylist says the hair will not grow back, so things just get worse.
I've read on this site testimony from people who became very ill from metformin. That was the first thing this endo wanted to do---give me metformin. I said I would not take it, and he admitted it did make people sick.
I am not going to take something just because a dr. says to. They don't know all the side effects. That's just the way it is.
By the way I have a cabinet filled with just about every Mrs. Dash. It's better than nothing but it isn't the real thing.
retired teacher

@retiredteacher, I am glad that you have a good pharmacist who knows you that you can talk to directly about your concerns.
Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Rosemary

@retiredteacher A good way to make veggies more tasty (and tolerable) are to roast them. I like to use this method because it is easy to do and requires little effort but tastes much better than bland broccoli or squash. This is what I do: I take some veggies that I have in the refrigerator and (I soften the really tough ones in a microwave for a minute of two), add carrots, sweet onion, perhaps a little garlic juice and and place it all in aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil (you can also add some Mrs. Dash to the mix). Sometimes I even add a small, new potato (or part of a sweet potato) cut into small pieces. Then roast in the oven for 20 minutes or so at 400 degrees until the veggies are tender. It really turns out nicely and the effort is minimal. You can use whatever assortment of veggies that you have on hand. Teresa

Thanks, Teresa. I have done this but on a sheet tray. It is Memorial Day and no normal food: no hamburgers, no hot dogs, no potato salad, no corn on the cobb, no pasta salad, no dips or French fries, no peach cobbler or brownies or anything. We'll have the usual bland chicken and microwaved broccoli and squash. Not a celebration. I resent not being able to eat what I want, especially on a holiday. Every day is like every other one and nothing is different. It's just another miserable day.
When a person has diabetes, they are left out of fun and socializing because people don't want to associate with those who have all these limitations. Being a recluse has become my life and I don't like it.
retiredteacher

@hopeful33250 - Thank you Teresa! I absolutely love veggies, even though hubby doesn't! This sounds like a must have for me:-)
Rosemary

@rosemarya Yes, you will like it. Some of my favs are asparagus, carrots, sweet onion, Brussel sprouts. The nice thing is that you can make a little package for just one serving. Teresa

@retiredteacher, @hopeful33250, @rosemarya

Dear Retired Teacher, you have been given lots of good ideas and positive support here, none of which you have accepted. That sends the message to me that you're not into succeeding in your health quest. It seems that you're complaints can never be satisfied. The game is called, "Yes but . . ." and when you're playing it, those offering help stop doing so after 2 or 3 rejections by you. That's my observation after reading all the comments here. What's needed on your part is a change of attitude and heart. You may find help with that through counseling and perhaps an antidepressant as you sound depressed, but im not a doctor.

To help your blood sugar and apparently blood pressure, you will need medications. There are many medications out there that can be used for both ailments. If one is not working, tell your doctor and he/she will try another until you find the ones that work best for you with the fewest side effects. Finding the right medication is not an exact science at this point. However, you have to be invested in really getting better, not just complaining.

You may have been a teacher, but you seem to be close-minded to listening to and learning from others in my opinion. I hope you can change for your own health and a life that is happier. If you expect perfection, you will always be disappointed as there is nothing that is perfect. Good luck to you.
Gail B. Ledesma

Thanks, gailb. I think I've answered people who have responded. Now, you say that no one wants to hear my problems. This site is advertised as a conversation; to me that means discussing good and bad; what works and what doesn't. But I guess I misunderstood. I'm sorry I am not like you, but you've lived with diabetes thirteen years and I have one year. That's not an excuse; that's a fact.
I appreciate those who responded. When someone is in trouble and confused, I've always jumped in the pool to help. We all need comfort and assurance. But, since I have offended you and others, I will not post again.
I sincerely apologize.
retiredteacher