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Default Categories Topics Posts Last Post Moderator(s)       GENERAL/COMMENTS         TAKE THIS QUIZ BS'D TAKE THIS QUIZ AND SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO COMMENT TAKE THE QUIZ FOR T1 & T2 How Well Are You Managing Your Diabetes? What's the optimum level for your A1C? Less than 10 Less than 9 Less than 8 Less than 7 Which test should you have every year to help prevent diabetes-related complications? Foot check Dental exam Urine test for kidney problems Hemoglobin A1C What are the early warning signs of diabetes-related kidney disease? Painful urination Indigestion Bloody stools None How can you help protect your feet when you have diabetes? Look at your feet every day to check for cuts, blisters, and other problems File corns and calluses gently with a pumice stone after a bath or shower Avoid soaking your feet All of the above What should you do if you develop hypoglycemia? Inject insulin Lie down Eat a few pieces of hard candy or drink half a cup of fruit juice Drink a glass of water What percentage of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes? 10%-15% 50%-55% 70%-75% 90%-95% 0 0           Advantages of a Shabbos Nap/Janis Roszler BS'D Recently we have started hearing about the advantages of taking a good nap and the tie in between weight gain, good control and lack of sleep. Jani Roszler just posted a wonderful article about the advantage of a good Shabbos and any time nap http://www.jewishdiabetes.org/article.asp?id=61&sivug_r=17&sivug_m=61 enjoy and let us hear from you nechama 0 0           Thank you áñ'ã This forum is a great idea thanks for all your good work N from Brooklyn 2 4 July 19 2007 12:29:47 AM by: Nechama  Nechama       JDA first Auction BS'D Hi every one, I want to thank all the people that have been involved in making this Nov 10th Melave Malka/Auction such a special night To Devorah (read more about this in her letter in our Parents & Children section), who got this all started--may you grow in the chessed work that has begun at such a young age and may HaShem, your parents and Klal Yisroel have much nachas from you and those that learn from you. It is an inspiration for so many others to see a young girl---who really has no connection to diabetes--pick up on the importance of what JDA has been and B'H is doing. Tzippy, Ethel and Esther you took her lead and ran with it against all obstacles. Only HaShem can repay you in kind--we are looking forward to seeing all of you at our next health awareness group---which is the bottom line in all our work---working together to lend support and education to stop this epidemic To all the junior hostesses--we are so glad that it turned out to be a fun evening for all and now we hope you will continue and spread the word winning prizes and selling raffles for our Israel trip To all the others--all we can say is that the importance of chessed is apparent---helping people be healthy and stay healthy is probably one of the most wonderful chassadim that one could choose---tizku laasot 0 0           Summer newsletter BS'D we hope you all enjoy our summer newsletter If you did not receive it please let us know It can be viewed on our home page as well Looking forward to hearing your comments and feedback Good Shabbos Nechama 2 2 November 12 2007 02:16:20 AM by: Nechama  Nechama        Type 2         How are you managing on Byetta and similar drugs? 3 9 April 25 2008 12:27:01 AM by: Nechama  f_admin       What is the patient obligated to know BS'D We received this from one of our members and thought it important to use as an example of what obligation is there on the part of the patient as far as diabetes care is concerned: B"H I am doing pretty good. I actually don't know what my real numbers are now because when I went for my 3 month test Erev Pesach (before Passover) the dr's office neglected to put down on the prescription that I need my blood tested for the sugar.... they only put down the other tests like cholesterol etc. As you can imagine my Dr is really very good and really in to caring for his patients......... I will put in my 2 cents after we hear some reactions 3 6 August 30 2007 12:11:28 AM by: Nechama  Nechama       cinnamon Hi, I am wondering if you could help me...I keep hearing how healthy taking cinnamon is for diabetes. Do you know of source of kosher cinnamon in a capsule form? I suppose I could shake some on my food...but I don't. SO I figured this would solve that issue. Thanks, Laurie PS Your Enlitened Cookbook is just wonderful. Everyone loves my Shabbos meals. (Even more then before!!!!) Thanks 2 6 July 27 2007 03:17:23 AM by: descartesmum  f_admin       FASTING BS'D Sorry everyone---the new forum had us a bit confused---we are moving all your questions and comments about fasting, here. 3 17 September 20 2007 07:36:47 AM by: Nechama  Nechama        Type 1 adults and Parents         Celiac or Gluten free We would like to hear some tips or comments from those that have experience with Celiac and/or gluten free issues and diabetes 2 2 July 13 2007 05:28:31 AM by: nechama11230  f_admin       Doctors in Israel Going to Israel Yeshivah - need list of 1or 2 doctors in Jerusalem. In addition will the Oxford Freedom Plan (no referrals required) cover in Israel or do I need speacial insurance. Thank you so much. Jacdy19@aol.com 2 2 August 02 2007 12:37:28 AM by: TCToppers  jdb_admin, Nechama       Results with sensors PLEASE do NOT read this as a warning against using the sensor. I am VERY in favor of it: I am just more and more aware that the ‘warnings’ from Minimed on taking a finger stick to ‘check’ the blood sugar if it is out of range is VERY important and not just a ‘safety check’ (at least not yet)!! I called Minimed on Wed. (last week) about repeated horrible results with the sensor. After the 'standard' questions (time between removing from fridge and inserting, time between insertion and hooking up the transmitter, distance from catheter, 'look' and 'feel' of the insertion site) I was asked if I use the LINK meter (and have it communicating with the pump). I answered "Of Course, it's great". I was then told that 1] Taking more than four tests a day which are 'reported' to the pump MESSES UP the calibration! 2] Taking calibration tests when the sugar is either 'out of range' or 'changing even semi-rapidly' will mess up the calculations the pump makes towards calibrating the sensor. 3] One should NOT use the LINK with the pump if they're using the sensor (or at least turn off the communication mode). I am thinking of having two 'main' meters: one a link and one a logic (and another a freestyle, as the link's reported blood sugars have led me to thank G-d I only have 10 fingers to try to duplicate a reading on (last night got a 20, 65 and an 87 within four minutes from three VERY clean and nice sample sized fingers)!! I don't know how other people are handling the sensor but I've also discovered that PLACEMENT could make major differences in how long they last AND how accurate they are: I put one in the leg after four straight NO GOODS (results off, bleeding, etc). The one in my thigh is going on it's fifth or sixth day, happily reporting results in a 'reproducible' way (using both freestyle and BD to check). Yerachmiel Altman {Who, having now achieved 26 years of pumping and approaching his 46th year anniversary of diabetes, is ready for the next big challenge (convincing myself that the sensor results are good enough that I would WANT to close the loop)} Yerachmiel Altman 0 0   Nechama        EnLITEned Living/Diet/Nutrition & Exercise         CHECK OUT ALL OUR GREAT PESACH/PASSOVER ARTICLES BS'D We would love to hear suggestions for the holidays and hope our articles will help you all get by and enjoy! 0 0           EnLITEned Chanukah Check out our recipes for an EnLITEned Chanukah on the home page Pass them on to your friends and family and remember you do not have to have diabetes or be on a diet to enjoy these---anyone that wants to enjoy Chanukah and walk away without having sabotaged healthy lifestyle choices will be happy with these ideas there is plenty where these came from We would love to hear your ideas nechama 0 0           Upcoming newsletters soon to come some great recipes for Thanksgiving in our next newsletter---now is the time to submit your requests, suggestions, tips, etc for our Chanukah newsletter send them here to the forum or to me at nechama@jewishdiabetes.org 0 0           Answer to Marcy BS'D Since the answer to Marcy's introduction ended up having so much info on healthy traditional eating---we decided that it would be helpful to post it here as well---so that it might be helpful for others BS'D Hi Marcy, You wrote: I haven't seen nutritionist or taken class yet and am not testing at this time. Since diabetes seems to run in your family and you say that you pretty much expected it, I hope you realize that one of the best ways to stay out of trouble is with good control and one of the best ways to stay in good control is getting educated and testing. We do not have x-ray machines to know what is going on inside our bodies, but we were given a great tool with all the new testing equipment that has been coming out. With testing, including after eating we can start to pinpoint our trouble spots and what I call, trigger foods (that trigger a high BG response after eating). Then it becomes easier to choose the right foods for us. Diabetes is a very individual kind of condition, certain foods that will trigger a high BG for you, may not for others and vice versa. You wrote:found them extremely knowledgeable & supportive. I have lots to read, thanks to them. I've also been exercising & cutting carbs like crazy, & have lost some wt already, but still have a ways to go. [/b]We are looking forward to your sharing some of that new found knowledge with us and feel free to pass on to others what you learn here. Exercise and weight loss are key factors in helping you keep your diabetes in control..Try not to focus on how far you still have to go, just take it one day at a time. One of our primary focuses here is Jewish issues and as you go through the site you will find many things exclusive to us The average large matzah ball has between 10-15 gr. of carbs and it is not a soup but an accompaniment to chicken soup which is considered quite healthy when prepared correctly. If you go to our Nutrition section you will find a great introduction to eating healthy on Sabbath and holidays, that probably contains quite a few of your favorite foods and you will find hard to find anywhere else. All the foods and recipes that we list have nutrition facts---without which they do not really serve us well. Our book is probably the first of its kind listing nutrition facts and giving healthy options for traditional Jewish recipes and many many more. In our stuffed cabbage recipe we give the option of layering the cabbage and filling, which is an equally good and easy way to go. Raisins, are quite high in carbs, but as I always say, if you must have them and will feel deprived without them---throw in a few---just so that you know they are there--try using brown and long grain rice that has more fiber and try cutting down the amount of rice---you probably won't notice the difference. You do not have to forfiet your favorite traditional recipes just practice EnLITEning them---and please let us know how you do 0 0   Nechama       Sugar substitutes and more Dear Nechama, I just received your new cookbook, and I must say kol hakavod (hats off) to you! It's so full of information, as well as delicious sounding recipes (and it's beautiful, too!) that I can't wait to try. I have been waiting for a kosher cookbook that has healthful recipes but is still appropriate for people who want to continue eating traditional foods - and your book more than fits the bill. I hope I'm not being too forward, but if possible, I had a few questions - if you have time one day to answer them, I would appreciate it very much. My first question is about sugar substitutes. Baruch Hashem (thank G-D) I am not diabetic, but I do have weight loss issues and would like to try to use more sugar substitutes instead of sugar in my cooking. However, I am fully nursing, and I have small children (ranging from age 11 1/2 down to six months). My question is, for myself and even more so for my kids, is it advisable to use the sugar substitutes on a constant basis? Secondly, which sugar substitutes are advisable? Are the stories I hear about the harmful effects of Splenda really true? Third, we live in Eretz Yisroel, and there are a number of products that I have no idea how to get here. Do you know if they have: soy protein powder, soy flour, soy crumbles, almond flour and light whipped topping here with a mehadrin hechsher (strict kosher certification)? If so, do you have any idea of where to obtain them? Again, thank you for a very important contribution to kosher cooking! Kol tuv, Dafna 5 7 May 25 2008 1:01:48 PM by: Nechama  Nechama       Soft cheese Dear Nechama: A friend brought me a copy of your wonderful book when he came to visit for Pesach. I love the recipes and info contained within. I finally have a realistic guide for helping my husband deal with his diabetes (and it certainly isn't hurting me deal with my weight problem). We've both lost about 15 pounds since Pesach and more importantly feel 100% better. Each night I skim through the book looking for ideas and gathering info. The book has a permanent place on my counter. For the time being I have two questions for you: what is soft cheese? Can I send you a recipe for analysis? Ellen 3 5 June 19 2007 02:55:36 AM by: Nechama  f_admin, jdb_admin, Nechama       Blintzes Nechama My husband, a type 1 diabetic who is very regimented in his diet, loved the Pesach crepes I made from the Enlightened cookbook. Can you adapt it for us for non Pesach use, Thank you in advance. Bruchi 1 2 June 13 2007 04:28:34 AM by: Nechama  f_admin, jdb_admin        Alternative/Vitamins         experience BS'D We would like to hear what experiences any of you might have had with alternative therapies and/or vitamin therapy. We would like to remind everyone that this is a sensitive topic and there is some controversy--therefore, as with any topic on this forum---we are not recommending any form or method of treatment. However we are among friends and it is helpful to hear what others have to say and then the obligation of each individual to check things out to the fullest and find the optimal treatment that is best for them and/or thier loved ones Looking forward to hearing from all of you and don't forget to invite your friends Have a great & EnLITEned day Nechama nechama@jewishdiabetes.org 0 0            INTRODUCE YOURSELF         We would like to get to know you BS'D This forum is for you and by you. Think of it as friends helping each other out. What could be more advantageous than being able to turn to a friend for a tip or advice when they are in the same boat. In order to better lend an ear and a helping hand, please take a moment to introduce yourselves so that your "friends"can get to know your needs and for the rest of us to better know yours 12 23 November 06 2008 2:51:17 PM by: judith88  Nechama        Professional postings         Professionals BS'D We would like to welcome and thank all the professionals and contributors that have joined and are becoming active 0 0   Nechama        IMPORTANT POST         Four days left till our raffle drawing takes place BS'D Please help us in our work and pass the word on about our raffle. A great chance to win a wonderful Israel package and more 1 1 May 25 2008 1:04:54 PM by: Nechama          Shadow needed for newly diagnosed 2 yr. old For Israeli members We are looking for a young woman with either first hand experience with T1 diabetes or a close family member to shadow a 2 year old little boy in the Jerusalem area, that was recently diagnosed. We would like to help this child get back to normal life ASAP Please contact us with any ideas either by email or on the Israeli cell number 052-763-1500 0 0            New Year Greetings         New Year Greetings BS'D We would like to wish everyone a very successful, happy, healthy and EnLITEned new year. JDA has many exciting projects coming up. We hope that you will all lend your support and participate so that we can continue to spread the vital education needed in order to live healthy lives. We are happy to announce the beginning of a new chapter in Silver Springs, and BE'H more to come soon. Stay tuned for upcoming information Nechama Cohen email: nechama@jewishdiabetes.org 0 0   Nechama       Statistics   26 of 202 Members have made 86 posts in 25 forums, with the last post on November 06 2008 2:51:17 PM by: judith88. There are currently 41 topics. Please welcome our newest member: RealFoxOlssen. Contains new posts since last visit. No new posts since the last visit.

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