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Motivating lifestyle changes in loved ones with diabetes

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Dec 20, 2011 | Replies (4)
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@cedarhurst

Boy, can I relate to that! I was 350 and diabetic type II. I also have COPD, Emphysema and a few other hard to spell problems.
You can not make him do anything. You are not responsible for his actions (or lack of action). Go to a good dietitian and get about 10 or fifteen meal recipes of things he likes. They are available. The trick with diabetes type II is the consistency with carbs. Spread them out over the day, never over do all in one meal. get a good low carb chart and stick to about 200-250 grams a day and see how it goes. Adjust as needed per HIS doctor's advice.
You can not make his change his eating lifestyle. He has to want to do it for you, for his family, but most of all for HIMSELF!

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rosalind38 | @rosalind38 | Dec 3, 2011

Hey Cedarhurst, your reply was right on the money. Back in September of this year I found out am diabetic. I was put on 1000.00 mil of Metforman a day. I didn't want to end up a sick old lady so I was diligent with my diet. I lost tons of weight and my sugar is so stable I have cut out the evening dose of Metformin. It can be done. I hope others who have this disease will read what you wrote and also read my post. We can live healthy productive lives right into old age if we take care. Roz

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