clem55-there's nothing you can do. Your husband has to decide to do it for himself. I have a son that's diabetic, he doesn't watch what he eats, doesn't exercise, nothing. We've told him numerous times that diabetes isn't a disease to mess around with, but it obviously hasn't sunk in yet.

But, I would seriously consider changing doctors if this one doesn't even have your husband check his sugar, that's insane.

Type II for about 15 years. Sad to say, I've never dealt well with it. Having lost major weight on three ocassions in hope of not getting diabetes, deep down I feel totally defeated. I'll keep trying.

My husband was a type 1 diabetic - diagnosed at 15 - he died at 41 of a major heart attack, but the diabetes was the cause as far as I am concerned. That was 24 years ago and they are no closer to a cure now. He was never overweight - 6" tall and weighed 150 when he died!! I have type 2 now and after reading puplemem's post, I am scared as I take some of the same pills she does/did and don't like what they have done to her. I have pretty good control, but cheat more than I should!! And I do need to lose weight! Not fun.

I've noticed an awfully lot of type II diabetics using artifical sweeteners but still eating loads and loads of starches. Starches are actually far worse for you than a little sugar. And you're 30% more likely to be obese eating artifical sweeteners than you are just eating sugar.

One of the all time worst things for a diabetic is french fries. But I know lots and lots of diabetics that'll order a "diet" drink because they're diabetic but order the large fries.

I am diabetic and have sugar in moderation and really watch the starches, potatoes, corn, peas, rice and wheat. I do not use any artificial sweetener of any kind and still have an A1c below 6.5. When I was diagnosed my fasting blood sugars were above 250 and I had an A1c above 9.

My husband is type 2, controlled with diet and medication. He wouldn't need the medication but he can't stick to that strict a diet!

I agree. Changing doctors might be a good idea. But, the "work" has to start with the patient.

To further complicate the matter, I take coumadin for blood clots, which means, No salads or "green things". I have chronic kidney disease, so I am limited to 4 ounces of protein A DAY.

That only leaves carbs. My daily diet is:
2 sugar free yogurts for breakfast
1 sugar free diet supplement drink for lunch (glucerna)
1 bag of 150 cal popcorn for snack (for fiber)
supper is what my dh eats, with no greens, and 3-4 ounces cooked protein.
1 bag of 150 cal popcorn for bedtime snack
I do not vary from this diet!!!

It is too late now to control my diabetes by diet, I have so much infection in my body my blood sugars go up and down.

It is an awful disease. My hubby has it and has lost so much weight, won't go to the doctor because some "evangelist" convinced him that if he goes to a doctor for any ailment he doesn't have faith in God to heal him. It is so very frustrating.

Ohhh my gosh. Bless your heart. Your diet is unreal, but a must-do. Am sooo sorry. Will remember this!

Well they are finding now a lot of it is genetic. My Dad has type II so the doc said I really could not help getting it. I wonder sometimes with all the gene research and telling people what they 'may' get if it is not a bit of a downer on people's lives. I am sure it helps however I for one would find it rather limiting to know you are bound to get some disease in life. My prob is that the earlier kidney disease makes me more prone now I have the type II to kidney failure from diabetes. Western diet also makes us more prone to disease, but then so many food stuffs are so full of crap now, it is hard to avoid till it is too late.