The Diet Expert

@RubyHawk (99425)

Atlanta, Georgia

March 22, 2017 8:41pm CST

We had an appointment today with a dietician to go over my better half's diabetic diet. His sugar count was up when he saw his family doctor a few days ago so the doctor recommended we go. This lady was very informative. She knows her job.She went over everything with us and gave us a folder full of information. We were pretty well on the money with his usual diet but the servings were too large. So, really there wont be a big change in his diet. It's mostly smaller servings. And his vegetable salads don't have to be counted so he can always have a salad if he's hungry. He had already lost some weight and needs to lose a few more pounds. Anyway, we're very happy with how the meeting went. Sleep well you guys. I'll see you tomorrow if nothing breaks bigger than a frog hair.

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@Happy2BeMe (99399)

• Canada

23 Mar 17

Glad to hear that the visit with the dietitian went well and that he won't have to make too many changes. That will make things a lot easier for him to adjust to things. Good night. Sleep well and we will see you around tomorrow.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Thanks, I appreciated her being so helpful.

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

23 Mar 17

I am glad he does not have to change his diet, it's always a problem to make changes.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Yes, that makes it much better.It's mostly about serving size.

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@celticeagle (159008)

• Boise, Idaho

23 Mar 17

It's good that he is losing. I hope that nothing bigger than a frogs hair breaks so you can be back.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

LOL, nothing broke bigger than a frog hair. That's what my mama used to say.

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@celticeagle (159008)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Mar 17

@RubyHawk .....That's cute.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

@celticeagle I like these sayings. they can be funny.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

23 Mar 17

I do think that being diabetic should be cautious on what to eat. A dietician is the best thing to ask for advice.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

24 Mar 17

@RubyHawk I agree. It is better safe than sorry.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

@Shavkat My son has diabetes and he makes his own diet and his numbers stay in check.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Yes, you hear all sorts of advice that isn't right. I'd rather have it from a trained person.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)

• United States

24 Mar 17

I wish him luck bringing his blood sugar down.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)

• United States

25 Mar 17

@RubyHawk that's good to hear.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

@Tampa_girl7 I'm happy that he finally takes is seriously.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

Thanks, I think he will need it. This is the first time he's taken his diet seriously. But so far so good. He seems to be determined.

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

24 Mar 17

Glad to hear he only needs to cut down on his portions. Is he on meds?

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

25 Mar 17

@RubyHawk I see.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

That was his problem. He knows what he should eat but the serving sizes are what brings him down

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

@DianneN (36438) He takes insulin.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

24 Mar 17

Sometimes that is all it takes, getting an expert to fine tune things. I am glad she was able to help.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

I think You're right. She gave him a test about food before she began the class and he made 90. She was surprised. She said usually people who came in didn't have a clue.

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@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

24 Mar 17

Smaller changes are easy enough to handle and hopefully he will do well with this! Love that vegetable salads are always a great part of keeping us healthy.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

True, you can't go wrong with a vegetable salad and he doesn't have to count those. One disappointment is the small fruit servings.

@Marilynda1225 (79708)

• United States

23 Mar 17

Doesn't sound like you have to make any significant changes other than smaller portions. Hopefully this will help with his blood sugar come down

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@Marilynda1225 (79708)

• United States

23 Mar 17

@RubyHawk it's hard to diet but I wish him well

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

@Marilynda1225 It is hard, Some of my favorite foods I can't eat so I know how difficult it is.

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

It will help if he will stick to the program. He's done well today.

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@jillybean1222 (6408)

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24 Mar 17

sometimes it is so hard to stick with those smaller portions, trust me, i've had that issue all day today. i should be eating less after my surgery as my body heals, but the food was so good today.... now i have major heartburn tonight

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

i had the opposite problem after my surgery of last fall. I'm just now getting back to eating normally and my doctor wants me to eat more. I don't feel hungry./

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@sol_cee (38223)

• Philippines

24 Mar 17

How can someone be a dietitian? Do they need to take a license exam?

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

Yes, they must major in nutrition.

@JudyEv (325759)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Mar 17

That's good that you don't have to make too many drastic changes.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Practically no changes. He's done well on it today. He can have a snack between meals.

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@CRK109 (14558)

• United States

24 Mar 17

I hope things go well with his new portion sizes. I do know that the more green, leafy vegetables, the better. That's the one thing I try to do when I'm hungry and it's not time for a meal yet!

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Claudia Kirkland

@CRK109 (14558)

• United States

25 Mar 17

@RubyHawk That's wonderful! I'm sure that makes you breathe easier!

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 Mar 17

yes, he has green salads free so he's eating a lot of those.and I think he's taking the diet seriously.

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@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

23 Mar 17

Ah good, dietician can be such a help -- good luck with diabetic diet, that's a tough one

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

We've done well with it today. Maybe it wont be too hard for my better half in the long run.

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

23 Mar 17

I ajm glad the meeting witu the dietitian went well and she' really was most informative for you both

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 17

She was a big help. She made printouts so we can't go wrong.

@allknowing (130066)

• India

23 Mar 17

Here I see so many going for herbs that control diabetes. Even fenugreek they say is good. Don't you have any herbs that can help your husband?

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Not that I know of. His doctor doesn't recommend it.

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@jstory07 (134458)

• Roseburg, Oregon

23 Mar 17

That is great that the dietitian visit went good.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Thanks, she gave us so much literature that I haven't read it all. I will.

@delhshop (769)

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23 Mar 17

glad to hear it dietition helps alot with diabetes also excercise even if moves in his seat, hope all well be good for you and him, thanks for sharing this with us

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar 17

Thank you all for allowing me to share. He is in therapy but his legs don't work very well. He can only walk short distances.