BLOOD SUGAR AND TIREDNESS

Do you ever wonder why you feel tired more than you think you should?  Of course, tiredness can also be a symptom of other problems. Since you are a diabetic, I assume you see your doctor regularly where other problems can be detected.

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP IN THE AIR-FRYER

8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into thirds

24 peeled tail-on shrimp

Wrap a bacon piece around each shrimp, securing with a toothpick. 

In batches, lay shrimp in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Air fry for 20 minutes at 390-degrees.

Always remove toothpicks before serving with your favorite sauce.

Yield: 24 appetizers, 6 servings

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ZUCCHINI SOUP

I suggest following the directions and using butter rather than margarine. Many doctors suggest dairy products over substitute products for diabetics.

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup sliced carrots

1/2 cup sliced celery

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups grated zucchini

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 small potato, cubed

14 tsp seasoned salt, optional

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; sauté, stirring frequently until onion is translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer cook 35-45 minutes or until the veggies are tender.

This is a photo of a very similar recipe. I got my recipe from my younger days in Indiana where The Amish Cook had a recipe column.

 

 

PORK CHOPS 'N' MUSHROOMS

2 tbsp olive oil

4 bone-in pork loin chops

Kosher salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup chicken stock

10-oz quartered baby bella mushrooms

2 tbsp thyme, to garnish

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sauté for 7 minutes. Turn and cook until pork chops are browned and done to medium, about 7 to 8 minutes or until pork registers 160-degrees in centers. Remove pork from the pan and keep warm.

Add the stock to the same pan deglaze. Add mushrooms and season with fresh pepper; cook about 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and tender. 

Place pork chops on a serving platter and add the mushrooms around the pork. Garnish with the thyme.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 280 calories, 32g protein, 15g fat (4g sat), 5g carbs, 240mg sodium

recipe and photo Woman's World '26

LOW CARB KETO JELLO WHIPS

1 box (.3-oz) Sugar Free Orange Jello (or flavor of your choice)

3/4 cup boiling water

1 cup ice water

1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Pour water into a medium mixing bowl; add Jello and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in the ice water (place ice in a 1-cup measuring cup and add water to fill cup). Stir into the Jello mixture and stir until ice melts and mixture thickens.

Place Jello mixture and Greek yogurt into a blender and blend on high 30 seconds.

Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or a medium bowl and chill for 2 hours.

Per 1 cup: 35 calories, 2 g carbs, 6 g protein

Photo and my version of a recipe from Resolution Eats

Note: I do not follow or promote a KETO diet. I do however eat a KETO recipe from time to time.

SLOW COOKER SWISS STEAK

1 1/2 lbs round steak, 3/4-inch thick, trimmed

1 tbsp white whole-wheat flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 medium onion, sliced

1 medium carrot, chopped

1 rib of celery, chopped

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Cut steak into 4 to 6 serving-size pieces.

In a pie plate, combine flour, salt, and pepper; dredge meat through the mixture coating both sides.

Place the onion slices in the bottom of a crock pot or slow cooker; top with the meat.

Place the carrot and celery pieces over the meat and pour the tomatoes overall.

Place lid on cooker and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low setting or for 4 to 5 hours on high setting.

Per 1/6 of recipe: 8g total carbs, 22 g protein

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CUCUMBER SALAD

3 large cucumbers, scrubbed, sliced thin

1 cup white wine vinegar

3/4 cup water

3/4 cup Splenda or Stevia Granulated

1 tsp salt

Dash red pepper flakes

Dash dried parsley

Dash freshly ground black pepper

Dash dried basil

In a saucepan heat all the ingredients except the cucumbers in a saucepan until the Splenda is totally dissolved.  Pour mixture over the cucumbers.

Store in an airtight container and may be kept refrigerated for several days.

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CHOCOLATE DESSERT COOKIES

2 cups Splenda or Stevia Granular (May substitute equivalent amount of Splenda Baking Blend) 

1 cup all-purpose flour or your preferred no/low carb flour

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cups butter

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form mixture into 8 equal size balls. Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet/s and bake at 350-degrees for 8 minutes. 

Yield: 8 cookies 1 cookie per day

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PEACH-BERRY CRUMBLE - DIABETIC VERSION

I saw a recipe several years ago in a Southern Living Magazine that really caught my attention. This crumble incorporates two of my very favorites - peaches and blackberries. Since I am a diabetic, I worked with the recipe and came up with this version for us diabetics. Yummy! Of course, having a bowl of the fresh fruit is more ideal but hey, sometimes even diabetics need a dessert. This is a perfect recipe for family meals, bring a dish meals, etc. You can share with friends and not be tempted to overindulge

3 cups fresh peach slices (about 3 medium)

2 cups fresh blackberries*

1 large egg 

1 large egg yolk 

1 cup Splenda or Stevia Granulated 

3/4 cup white whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup uncooked regular oats

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 cup butter, melted 

Sugar-free vanilla ice cream for serving, optional

Preheat oven to 375°. Place first 2 ingredients in an 11- x 7-inch (or 2-qt.) baking dish. Stir together egg, egg yolk, and next 4 ingredients with a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle over fruit; drizzle melted butter over topping. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light brown and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes; serve warm with ice cream.

*Blueberries work well in this recipe if you prefer them to the blackberries.

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DIABETICS AND STROKE

Did you know that diabetics are more likely to have a stroke than the general population? Since immediate care after a stoke is urgent, it is important to know the signs of stroke. Remember the word FAST to help you remember the signs. They are:

Face: Numbness in the face, changes in vision, uneven smile

Arm & Leg: Weakness or numbness, trouble walking

Speech: Slurred Speech, Inappropriate words, Mute (words won't come)

Time: Time is of the essence; call 911 at the first signs!

Did you know stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States?

Approximately 800,000 suffer a stroke each year.

There is one drug that can reverse symptoms and reduce long-term disability in those who suffer an ischemic stroke (abstruction of blood flow to the brain). However it must be administered within 3 hours of symptoms and test must be run to determine if the stroke was ischemic before the drugs can be administered. Thus, the need for getting to a hospital immediately.

F.A.S.T. stands for:

Face drooping—Can the person smile normally, or does one side of the face droop?

Arm weakness—When the person raises both arms, does one drift downward?

Speech difficulty—Can the person speak normally, or is speech slurred?

Time to call 911—If you see or experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. A person does not have to be experiencing all these symptoms to be having a stroke. Any one symptom is enough to call 911 immediately. The faster treatment can be started, the better.

This is a repeat of a post I made in August. I was able to clean it up a bit, making it easier to read.