tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post5669104490333229958..comments2023-11-05T03:48:19.156-06:00Comments on finding pam: Finding Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-74845251791169144982011-01-19T11:38:57.714-06:002011-01-19T11:38:57.714-06:00Jennifer, THANKS for the vote of confidence! I hav...Jennifer, THANKS for the vote of confidence! I have to tell you that it sure is hard to stay the course and to forge on to a new path that I have never been before.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-15492443423249912172011-01-19T08:35:37.719-06:002011-01-19T08:35:37.719-06:00I have confidence in you - YOU CAN DO THIS! I'...I have confidence in you - YOU CAN DO THIS! I'm proud of you for being proactive in your health.<br /><br />My Dad managed to control his diabetes (he was actually border-line though) completely with diet. He takes Niacin too and some other supplements. His weight has been the same for about 10 years now (I wish I could say that as long as it was a lower weight).<br /><br />Have a great day!jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-25467269192848059332011-01-17T09:16:14.076-06:002011-01-17T09:16:14.076-06:00Melisa, thank you for that information about my fi...Melisa, thank you for that information about my fingers and the popcorn. I hope you are doing well.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-52115032898777410202011-01-17T03:01:34.554-06:002011-01-17T03:01:34.554-06:00Your fingers will get used to all the sticks. It w...Your fingers will get used to all the sticks. It will still hurt some, but not as much. <br /><br />One of my favorite bits of food information I learned is that I can have popcorn, and more of it than I thought I could. Although it is a carb, it is also mostly puffed air so the carb count on it is less that I thought it would be.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205581368739087583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-77065924438152838322011-01-16T17:10:18.472-06:002011-01-16T17:10:18.472-06:00Travs, you are right about information is the key....Travs, you are right about information is the key. Thank you for the reminder.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-24907689807571510012011-01-16T13:03:46.929-06:002011-01-16T13:03:46.929-06:00Information is always the key! And when you have ...Information is always the key! And when you have the right information, most things are much less scary.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-36398384862468837992011-01-16T10:35:07.248-06:002011-01-16T10:35:07.248-06:00Nessa, I wonder if your co-worker had to struggle ...Nessa, I wonder if your co-worker had to struggle with food like I am right now? Especially, the bad foods that I want and can't eat.<br /><br />Sarah, I am sorry to hear that your sister has diabetes. Changing old habits for me is the hardest challenge. I appreciate your cheering me on. I really need it right now.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-78055780999542684892011-01-16T08:51:58.493-06:002011-01-16T08:51:58.493-06:00Hi Pam. My sister has diabetes and i've watche...Hi Pam. My sister has diabetes and i've watched her do what you post here. It is a hard...but you can do it....and you'll be okay....I'm in your corner...routing for you...cheering you on.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-67538755242109470362011-01-16T08:48:48.474-06:002011-01-16T08:48:48.474-06:00I worked with a woman who has diabetes. She was qu...I worked with a woman who has diabetes. She was quite healthy from her diet and she got to eat very well.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-23144315706895981342011-01-15T10:37:00.394-06:002011-01-15T10:37:00.394-06:00Dawn, you are not diabetic are you? Thank you for ...Dawn, you are not diabetic are you? Thank you for always supporting me and believing in me. <br /><br />I hope all is well with you my friend.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-32809187739527708632011-01-14T19:18:40.757-06:002011-01-14T19:18:40.757-06:00Hi Pam,
I come from a long line of diabetics and m...Hi Pam,<br />I come from a long line of diabetics and my brother was just recently diagnosed. I know how confusing and difficult it must be for you but it will get easier in time.<br />{Big Hugs}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-52052520518959495812011-01-14T09:43:53.516-06:002011-01-14T09:43:53.516-06:00Xmichra, Thank you for the web site. Those plates ...Xmichra, Thank you for the web site. Those plates are awesome! You are so great to search and find it for me. I am so happy for you in your weight loss journey.<br /><br />Susanne, I hope it will become easier in time. <br /><br />DeEtta, I appreciate your comment and your hugs. You are the best. You are a source of inspiration to me.<br /><br />Jeni, I don't know what to say except WOW! You have been through a lot. I hope that your cancer is is gone. I would be lost if I had been through what you have been through.<br /><br />You can go to the American Diabetes Assoc. and find out a lot of good information about this disease. I am sorry that you feel so alone in this journey. I feel your dispair. <br /><br />Have you ask about diabetes classes? Your medical provider should make the class availble as it is a good resource. I keep you in my prayers for answers.<br /><br />JBR, everything requires effort on my part. It has to start with me, and I hope I can depend on myself to get where I need to be. I appreciate your prayers. Thanks my friend for the love.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-70427325902625543062011-01-14T05:49:03.044-06:002011-01-14T05:49:03.044-06:00Pam sounds like a good program dear one. Looking ...Pam sounds like a good program dear one. Looking forward to the days ahead in hearing how things are progressing. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-89442121637358647372011-01-14T00:04:32.200-06:002011-01-14T00:04:32.200-06:00I'm still in a major state of confusion! Don&#...I'm still in a major state of confusion! Don't know if I have type 2 or what the heck the deal is. At first, my pcp said to watch what I eat, cut back on carbs and sugars and exercise. That was a year ago. My exercise was walking our dog and that lasted about 7-8 months. Had surgery the end of July which showed I had cancer of the uterus (had hysterectomy) so on to chemotherapy -again (7 years ago it was colo-rectal cancer) and then, weekly blood work and blood sugar counts were all over the place! So oncologist and pcp put me on metformin and got me a tester kit. But no one has really shown me how to work with the test results. I know zilch about the carb counting and such but my blood sugars are starting now to level out since the chemo ended last month. The good news though -I have lost 38 pounds since Dec. 2009! About 12-15 before the surgery and the rest since then but I think the chemo helped that as food all tastes like crap it seems so even if it looks inviting, I start eating it and it's automatic portion control as I eat about 1/2 of what I thought I wanted and just can't eat the rest. Easy to push the plate away that way! Maybe when you get the counting stuff down pat, you can explain it to me!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-2155496475470987842011-01-13T23:38:40.966-06:002011-01-13T23:38:40.966-06:00Before you know it, it will be a natural part of y...Before you know it, it will be a natural part of your life and you won't give it another thought. Admire your strength. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}DeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426099684156458280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-62551271330743480762011-01-13T22:04:08.033-06:002011-01-13T22:04:08.033-06:00It will get easier as you start doing it. It didn...It will get easier as you start doing it. It didn't take my mom long to catch on at all.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-25099807719320611152011-01-13T21:09:52.104-06:002011-01-13T21:09:52.104-06:00There are these plates that you can buy on-line.. ...There are these plates that you can buy on-line.. i will have to look for them now, but they are like portion sizing for dummys! I thought that they were great|!! <br /><br />just a sec... *searches the almighty google*.. <br />POW!~<br />http://www.slimware.com/ <br />there it is!! Anyway, so these help with portion control, and are SO CUTE!!Xmichrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640935280209026338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-84228983010220121332011-01-13T18:51:23.828-06:002011-01-13T18:51:23.828-06:00Amy @ She Writes, thank you my friend. I really ap...Amy @ She Writes, thank you my friend. I really appreciate it.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-78333105256482260342011-01-13T18:26:05.362-06:002011-01-13T18:26:05.362-06:00It's worth it. SOOOOO worth it :). You go, gir...It's worth it. SOOOOO worth it :). You go, girl.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-54653099679143394092011-01-13T17:03:54.955-06:002011-01-13T17:03:54.955-06:00Joyce at THe Bear's Blog, I hope that you don&...Joyce at THe Bear's Blog, I hope that you don't have diabetes. Please let me know your results. There are so many bad illnesses that you can get from having diabetes. I watched a show on Pancreatitis and it was pretty sobering to view.<br /><br />THanks for keeping me on your prayer list. I keep you in mine as well. Sister is taking Carmen, her dobie, to her vet today. I pray that her breast cancer has not spread, but I am fearful about the results. <br /><br />Gail, I am going to believe you on this. Right now I am lost as I can be. Just the trip to the grocerey store tugs at all of the bad foods. I decided that I will choose not to eat bad food, but it is hard to get out of the store without any bad food. <br /><br />Much love and peace to you.<br /><br />Crochet Lady,Right now I feel like I'm on a roller coaster. I hope it levels out too.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-75152537064517323892011-01-13T16:43:46.922-06:002011-01-13T16:43:46.922-06:00I hope that all gets easier for you for you Pam an...I hope that all gets easier for you for you Pam and your blood sugar evens out.<br /><br />Blessings.<br />Jencrochet ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720374771067791687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-17207590465740249832011-01-13T16:36:11.261-06:002011-01-13T16:36:11.261-06:00HI PAM
I so understand how hard it is at first to...HI PAM<br /><br />I so understand how hard it is at first to manage a health condition - in time, it will be very natural I promise.<br />Love to you<br />Gail<br />peace, hope and healthGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-2164003604576071202011-01-13T14:06:25.286-06:002011-01-13T14:06:25.286-06:00Hi Pam,
Well - my Dad, my Grandmother (Dad's ...Hi Pam,<br /><br />Well - my Dad, my Grandmother (Dad's side)his sister were all diabetic and I am ALMOST there so I appreciate what you are saying. <br /><br />I have a friend who tests before every meal and her kit is just about pain free. THAT scares me the most. I find out next month. But I am okay with it. If this is the worst that happens to me - I am truly blessed. (o: <br /><br />Blessings and you will get into a routine and correct diet for YOU. And you are on my prayer list & the one at Church too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JoyceThe Bear's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386513066166280641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-15415442391923383062011-01-13T13:55:52.264-06:002011-01-13T13:55:52.264-06:00Cindy, I have another month until I return to the ...Cindy, I have another month until I return to the doctor for my A1c blood work. The hardest thing for me is to realize that I am the only one that can turn this around. I know what it involves with the exercise and balanced eating and medicine. I scare myself sometimes knowing I have to depend on me. <br /><br />Good for you getting back on track. I lift you up for the battle you face as well as myself. I know you can do it.<br /><br />Sandee, my sweet little cheer leader. It is like trying to behave all the time when all I want to do is misbehave. I appreciate your vote of confidence in me. HUGS my friend.<br /><br />Akelamula, it is so ironic that we thought we could not have those foods. My husband still won't eat them because of all the negative things he has heard over the years. <br /><br />That is wonderful that you have lost 14 pounds. My classes are monthly and will last about 6 months. I have learned a lot about Diabetes.<br /><br />Lanlani, I wish I had a chef. I am so tired of cooking and trying to come up with new receipes. I like a variety of flavors. Tonight it's baked chicken served on top of a mixed green salad with lite dressing and some mandarin oranges. I still crave snackes though. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-51491069880436090782011-01-13T12:37:58.066-06:002011-01-13T12:37:58.066-06:00I would think, in a few months you will look back ...I would think, in a few months you will look back and see how easy the counting has become - just a part of your thoughts. I have customers who use the zone diet and I have had to learn the portions to be able to portion it out for them. And the same for my weight watcher customers - but it was intimidating at first, second nature now :)<br /><br />Your doing good!larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.com