Originally Posted by rosebud

Feeling better so can now post like I really do live on the same planet as the rest of you. I stayed up reading last nite until I hit the wall. Pushing to get the most out of my on time, is almost always a mistake. I frequently make mistakes. But the last couple of weeks have been very eye opening for me. I have started to eat properly, or as close to it as I can get. Much to my surprise, my condition is improving. I have found that a balanced meal with appropriate amounts of food actually makes my meds run smoother, and more predictably. My blood sugars have come down to acceptable levels and I'm feeling better about life in general. For 11 years, I have believed that I had to modify my protein to keep my meds on, and was very lacidasical about portions. I am learning that portion control and balance of protien/carbs and fats can and does make a huge difference. I still havn't seen the dietician, but protien doesn't seem to bother me. Logic has failed me, -who'd have guessed.
back at the beginning of this road trip I earned a lifetime membership at weight watchers by losing my excess baggage & maintaining my goal for 6 weeks. Now I'm going to take advantage of their services and get myself back on track. I can go weigh in once a month, keep current on nutrition trends and all for free as long as I stay within 5 lbs of my goal weight. This is good for my body, and good for my PD.
I also went out today and bought myself several sets (3) of measuring cups.
Portion control is a big thing. I want to leave measuring cups all over the kitchen, so I don't have to go search constantly. I'm going to support myself in this effort to the best of my ability, because the alternative is darn ugly.