jem > wrote:

>:-( Of course this makes me very unhappy. Fortunately I am being treated
>with oral medication for now, so am not getting needle sticks every day.
>I'm really going to have to change my lifestyle, which means my eating
>habits and more exercise (and losing 30 pounds. I'm 6'2" and the doctor
>wants me to get down to 200). Could people how have this email me some
>of their favorite recipes? Fortunately/Unfortunately I like about
>everything, savory, vegatables, pasta, starch and sweets. Favorite
>recipes, meals, snack suggestions would really be appreciated. Feel free
>to post here or email to me. Thanks.
>
>James
A very close friend of mine who was - lets' not say overweight, he
just had the 50 year old paunch going - suddenly came down with the
same problem. I know he LOVES everything that is bad for him, but he
drastically changed his diet, got much healthier, and has things
pretty much under control. He says he's pretty much used to things,
now. I never thought to ask him just exactly what he did as far as
diet. I went through a drastic diet change for different reasons, but
unfortunately mine is the exact opposite of what yours will be. He
moved away recently, but I'll try to hook up and see if he has any
advice for you. Oh, my mother-in-law is coming to visit tommorrow for
a couple of days, and she is diabetic. Maybe I'll have some info for
you quicker than I thought. Whatever, don't let it get you down - it's
common and you WILL find a lifestyle that you can get used to - I
swear.