Blissfulnewme Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hi guys! My dad has seen how well I'm doing, and he's interested in making improvements in his life, too. He's 75 years old, but very young at heart and full of life! However, he has had diabetes for years and he's on medication for it. His doctor wants to put him on another medication but he said it has crazy side effects and is very expensive. I told him about some components of the Whole30 and he even started reading It Starts With Food, but I'm nervous about him making such a drastic change to his eating habits. He eats pretty well, but he eats bread, cheese, cereal, drinks red wine every night... What can I suggest for him? He is really open to making changes, but I feel like he needs guidance and supervision, especially with his medication. What should I do? I'm worried about him! He was so upset after seeing his doctor today... Thanks! Me and my dad: He's from Greece, by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 If he is Type 2, he can absolutely turn things around. It is NEVER too late. If he is Type 1, he could still reduce the amount of insulin he needs to use. Oh man, I love to see a dad who's willing! I'll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you!! He's type 2 and does not use insulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I did it but it took 1.5 years. The bread and cereal has to go by the way of the dodo. He can do this with your help and I love your Dad/Daughter photo. We pulled you through that other stressful episode and now you can help pull him through this. It absolutely will take persistence and dedication. Won't be able to yoyo around with it. Consistency is the key. Proteins and fats. STAT. Super fats are where it's at. Refined carbs/grains/sugars....those have to go. The sooner the better. No ice cream...it's the worst. White flour breads, brown breads, all bread. Pizza dough, pasta, bread bowls, bread bread of every kind...croissants, pastries and donuts. Cookies, cakes and cheesecake. Oooo, the red wine routine, that's going to be a tough one for your Paw. You could get him going on Kombucha to curb the sugar withdrawals. They're miserable in the beginning but after about 3 months, it really does begin to turn around. I've been tooling along the Whole 30 this entire time. I was as serious as all get out. To say I wasn't is to underestimate my personality by a 1000 degrees. He can do it. I did it. I released a whopping boatload of dangerous fat while I was at it. The kind that clings to your body organs. We're all around to help you encourage and rally him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 MeadowLily, you absolutely rock! I appreciate you so much, and you're right: you guys helped me so much and I am so much stronger now!! Just to clarify, super fats include coconut oil, olive oil, avocado, olives...are there any others I'm missing? In addition to protein and fats, what about starchy vegetables? Can he have a regular sized serving of let's say sweet potatoes with his meals? Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 He was so upset after seeing his doctor today... What did his doctor tell him today that had him so upset? Is he starting a new medication now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Brewer5, his doctor wanted to prescribe an additional diabetes medication today. Plus he was waiting for him for over an hour in the room, and he heard him talking and laughing with another patient for the whole time! I guess it just aggravated him But I realized this was probably a catalyst experience for him. This doctor just likes to keep prescribing meds! I just had a great conversation with him and he is totally on board. I'm just concerned about how the changes in his diet will interact with the medication. I'm thinking he should ask his doc, or maybe find a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 I just found the fats on the shopping list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Okay, I recommened definitely working with a good doctor as he edges down off his meds. Someone who's more tuned up than a G.P. Help him find one that's not all hepped up and hopped up at handing out those Rx's. Ayup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 There is a Paleo Physician's Network: http://paleophysiciansnetwork.com And also Primal Docs: http://primaldocs.com HOW wonderful it would be if he could find someone on those lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks so much! And thanks for those fabulous links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hey guys, My dad is doing great and he has made lots of changes to his diet. His numbers are better and he's working with his doctor to hopefully get off the medication completely or just cut down to one. A question I have is about sweet potatoes and other starchy vegetables. How much can he have? Should he not have any starchy veggies at all? And should he have them at every meal? Thank you so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 A question I have is about sweet potatoes and other starchy vegetables. How much can he have? Should he not have any starchy veggies at all? And should he have them at every meal? Thank you so much!! Glad to hear your dad is doing so well - that has to be great for you to see, knowing that you're giving him a helping hand in his health.... It is recommended that those who have blood sugar issues (or who lead a sedentary lifestyle) limit their intake of starchy veg to every other day. Protein & fat is where it's at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissfulnewme Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thank you jmcbn! And about how much per meal? Like 1/4 cup? Less? I am so proud of him and so happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A serving of starchy vegetables is about the size of his fist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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