Hello everyone
I have just found this great forum so I hope to meet people and make friends here, and also to get some good advice. I was just diagnosed with insulin resistance, so I am feeling a bit confused about what to do next. The Dr started me on some medication, which will increase gradually, but I am looking for more info on the sort of diet to follow, which foods to avoid, etc...
You will find a lot of people with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes, and PCOS here. A lot of experience to share and lots of people willing to share it. I found out that I had Insulin resistance last year, I have problems eating some foods (negative reactions) and have some discoloration in areas of my skin from it (which is what tipped my doctor off and encouraged her to ask me questions and get me tested).
My doctor has strictly said no to: white breads, pasta, soda, most juices, ice-cream (sorbet is okay), etc.
So I eat the whole grain counter parts, skip soda and juice, in favor of water and home-made juice. As for candy? I slip up, but I just think about what my doctor said and have decided its not worth it. She basically told me that I'm not going to die from not getting these foods, they make me feel bad, so wisen up, because if I keep on going I will be diabetic, and if I still chose to be stubborn after that I will be dead. So make it a mantra: Whole foods. Whole Body.
Hi there! Thanks for the reply I know where to start at least... am not much into sweets but the bread might be a problem (he he hee) . My Dr has not given me any indications yet, as he is waiting first to see how I get on with the medication. he did mention diet and excercise but nothing specific, and i am scared enough that i want to stard taking care of myself right away...I like your mantra!
thanks again!
It's no problem! Never think twice about quizzing your doctor about stuff like that, I work in the local ER in my area and I know too many people walk out of diagnostic situation without all the information they need.
Here are two articles that I think are helpful, I hope they are helpful for you too:
This one is posted on the Peacehealth's website. Peacehealth is the nonprofit that owns the hospital I work for, it's not as pleasant to read (as the one above) but it is very informative and well researched! http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/cam/hn-1223009.htm
Hi Reddalice
thank you very much for the reference you sent, they are very well explained (even the second one he he) and have given me a place to start, i am going to put together a list of questions for my GP and get ask for another apointement.
I hope all is well with you, thanks again for your advice!
Maglia
calorie counting is the best plan I've ever followed (and, I should add, the only one that's ever worked for me!) Setting the amount of food you want/need to eat in a day will help you lose weight, but also prevent binges. You can eat whatever you want on it, which is great, as long as you realize that if you eat all your calories now, you won't have any for later. As time passes, I started to realize that I could eat more and more food if I just chose healthier, lower-cal options. So CC is a great place to start, and a great way to constantly improve.
Hi Maglia, Perhaps you could ask your doctor for a referral to see a nutritionist. A good nutritionist should be able to give you a lot of information on the do's and don't's of insulin resistance, and help set up an eating plan... If you do go, I suggest bringing a food diary with you to the appt, it gives the nutritionist a head-start and saves time... Good luck...
Thanks
I am on it (I think) i will make an apointment and ask for a referral, that is a very good idea. The food diary is a good idea, i used to do it as it also helps to stay on track with the diet, i will start again ASAP
thanks for the warm welcome!
Maglia
Newbie and insulin resistance
