You need to buy vegetables.
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
September 9, 2025 7:18pm CST
So I visited the doctor yesterday. I went in to the appointment expecting her to prescribe one of the new, expensive, inject able diabetic medicines. We had discussed one before. I had looked at my labs online and I knew I had not shown improvement in the last three months.
My doctor says often my insurance does not approve this medicine. She also said my numbers were still "in control" and her belief is "the less medicine, the better."
I know what I need to do, and what I need to leave off. I have developed a nervous habit so to speak of eating buttered saltines. Not because I am hungry, but because they are available, and that was a comfort food when I was a kid. I even ate them a lot during my first pregnancy. Just typing this is making me want to go get some.
Doctor says rather than buying them, or paying for an expensive medicine she had rather I eat more fruits and vegetables. And that is reasonable.
I had a really good salad for supper.
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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10 Sep
Our produce prices have skyrocketed. I have been so thankful to have what I managed to grow, despite the bunnies thinking I was running a buffet. I have been eating fresh tomatoes every day for weeks, we have fresh carrots and still have cucumbers and green bell peppers. They won’t be going to waste!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
I haunt the "discount sections". The food is still good, and is actually more ripe. Much cheaper, but they even have raised the price there.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
10 Sep
I started on one of the injectable diabetes meds a few months ago. My numbers were still at the pre-diabetic level but, since I went over that once, I am a diabetic. (I do NOT agree with this!) The doctor said the injectable will also help my kidneys function better. I had to have a liver test a few weeks ago to make sure the shot didn't cause any problems there and it was fine.
I already eat lots of fruits and veggies. I'm glad you enjoyed your salad.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
That is interesting, and yes, once a diabetic you are always labeled diabetic.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
We like fresh and frozen veggies a lot. If hubby makes the meal though, he often neglects to add them.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
10 Sep
That sounds like a reasonable idea. I will join you in having a salad today.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
I have taken your lead on eating more apples.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Sep
@snowy22315 I have been pleased to find small ones as well. I am finishing a bag of pink lady apples, then I think my next five pound bag is Gala.
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
13 Sep
@GardenGerty I buy the small ones so I am not stuck eating two huge apples everyday.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Sep
That's about the same thing my doctor told me. She said my levels were high but not in a dangerous area. I'm not going to change my eating habits so I'm glad she looks at it that way. I eat the fruit and a few veggies but I also eat what I want. It seems to work okay for me.
Good for you. Having a salad for dinner.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
I make good salads. This had roasted chicken and ham and two kinds of cheeses, baby greens, little tomatoes, some onions and mushrooms.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Sep
@celticeagle I always hit the clearance section of veggies. It sure saves money.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep
@GardenGerty .........Sounds like quite an assortment.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
I try to often go to the mark down sections or featured deals. Frozen vegetables (without sauce) are also good.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Sep
@LadyDuck I steam my frozen vegetables in their bag in the microwave. They are good that way.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
13 Sep
@GardenGerty - I buy some frozen vegetables, but not all, some become watery.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
At least some of the time I am trying.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
10 Sep
Food is what makes or mars our health Way to go
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
10 Sep
Filling up on veggies really helps me control my diabetes. It really does help me to not snack.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Sep
Vegetables are better for you. I try not to buy a lot of junk anymore because I eat it even when I am not hungry
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep
when she said that I told her "That is why I like you."
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@Traceyjayne (11252)
• United Kingdom
10 Sep
Buying fruit and veggies will improve your health and be cheaper than buying the medication. Try to stick with it.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Sep
That does sound reasonable, I suppose...lol. I can't say really since I don't eat either food groups
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