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Again thank you all so much for the support it is really nice to chat with people who are going through the same thing.

My Dietician has me testing twice a day on a rotating basis.. Mornings one day, lunch the next, dinner and than back around to breakfast. On my own as I introduce new foods I check just to see if something sets me off. Most of my readings have been less than 110 before meals and two hrs. later none have been higher than 144.

I have dawn phenomonen (sp) so I learned to eat a bit of protien at night and it seems to have been working. It was explained to me that because I go so long between dinner and breakfast my body is making more sugar. I guess the protien helps to keep that down.

Again I've been lucky and have not had to go on any meds. That is my goal,, to stay off them as long as I can.

Cruise will be great, and so will the food. :D

Just out of curiosity what do you all consider high carbs? I was told no mor than 40 at a meal and when I do a snack 15 at the most. I'm usually under that for most meals.

I've only lost 8 lbs and that is real depressing to me since its been a bit over three weeks. I dropped five right away which I understand is the norm. I'm excersizing religiously everyday and my calories have been pretty much cut down.

Maybe I'm just a nut.

My testing numbes have been great.. All well under what I've been asked to do. I am not on any medication right now and hope I can continue to keep this path so I don't have to go on anything.

We don't cruise until June so I'm hoping to drop some more weight.

One other question to Bruce legs... I'm sure you were still aware when you cruised did you notice that when you got back your numbers were still in check?

Thank you all for the kind words and support. I start my first class this friday with my dietician and I'm excited about it. She knew my head was spinning and simplified my carb intake by meal and snack. In the short amount of time I've been on it I've already learned to read nutrition labels.

Its tough right now because its not only giving up those great carb dishes but the diet on top of it. I've already noticed some things I eat spike my readings, and excersise drops it.

Just out of curiosity what is Chia Seed? And what is it used for?

thanks again

Going on a Royal in June and the DR's just dumped on me I have Diabetes.

I'm sure that someone can help me a bit.

Does the food on board give you decent options?

Do the menu's on Royal show some of the nutrition facts?

I'm a bit bummed but I"m hoping I can really work around this.

thanks so much

elaine