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<blockquote data-quote="BooJewels" data-source="post: 861819" data-attributes="member: 181094"><p>I was going to say exactly what Phil said - it's your health, if she won't prescribe testing materials, then buy your own. Luckily my practice are more enlightened than most and I've never had a probem, but if I had to buy my own materials I would do so in a heartbeat. If you want to get a grip on your glucose levels, you really need to get into the habit of testing and getting to know what foods do to your levels and what pattern of eating will give you good control. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest that doing some research into carbohydrates and what foods contain them would be well worth your while. Saying that you eat sensibly might not be enough if you don't understand the implications on your blood sugar of particular foods. </p><p></p><p>As Phil said, many of us here low carb, meaning that we count and watch the amount of carbohydrate and protein we consume. I don't do it hardcore - I find that I need a few carbs and I simply feel much better not limiting them too much - I'm on insulin and gradually improving my levels, so that might be why. I tend to have one fairly carb free meal each day, usually lunch and a small portion of bread or rice/pasta/potato at breakfast and dinner. I probably do abut 50-60g per day on weekdays and more at weekends.</p><p></p><p>I bet if you were to add up the carbs in your current eating, you might find it to be more than you realise - it's often hidden in things like sauces, low fat products, dressings etc. - you need to habitually read labels and take your reading glasses when you go shopping!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BooJewels, post: 861819, member: 181094"] I was going to say exactly what Phil said - it's your health, if she won't prescribe testing materials, then buy your own. Luckily my practice are more enlightened than most and I've never had a probem, but if I had to buy my own materials I would do so in a heartbeat. If you want to get a grip on your glucose levels, you really need to get into the habit of testing and getting to know what foods do to your levels and what pattern of eating will give you good control. I would suggest that doing some research into carbohydrates and what foods contain them would be well worth your while. Saying that you eat sensibly might not be enough if you don't understand the implications on your blood sugar of particular foods. As Phil said, many of us here low carb, meaning that we count and watch the amount of carbohydrate and protein we consume. I don't do it hardcore - I find that I need a few carbs and I simply feel much better not limiting them too much - I'm on insulin and gradually improving my levels, so that might be why. I tend to have one fairly carb free meal each day, usually lunch and a small portion of bread or rice/pasta/potato at breakfast and dinner. I probably do abut 50-60g per day on weekdays and more at weekends. I bet if you were to add up the carbs in your current eating, you might find it to be more than you realise - it's often hidden in things like sauces, low fat products, dressings etc. - you need to habitually read labels and take your reading glasses when you go shopping! [/QUOTE]
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