Diabetic--prepping when dealing with chronic illness

[John in WI]

One thing I've not been able to find info on is prepping when one is dealing with a specific illness. I'm dependant on insulin, need to be very careful with carbs.

I was diagnosed only about 5 years ago as a fully grown adult. Anyway, I had stored quite a bit of food up in mylar with oxygen absorbers. Good prepper food--pasta, white rice, etc. Most of this, today, I simply could not eat. It could literally kill me (although I've gotten engaged since then, so the food will not be wasted).

I found some backpacker info on diabetic foods but not really with a focus on long term storage.

Any other forum members who have sorted out how the heck you're going to eat?

 

[Proud Prepper]

Store insulin. Get the new long term insulin. Learn to make your own insulin. Store freeze dried low carb vegetables, meats.

 

[Amish Heart]

Husband is a diabetic and watches the carbs, too. Some things I store that he can eat are canned meats, all kinds. Dehydrated and canned vegetables, and ditto with the fruits. Peanut butter, nuts. Beans are good protein and I know that they have some carb to them, but not too bad, really. Lentils, legumes.
Just cool it on the sugar, wheat, and rice. We do store black rice, which is fine for diabetics. Look it up! Quinoa also has good protein.

 

[Illini Warrior]

you might want to pick thru a long running posting about diabetic prepping over at Survivalist Boards >>>>

https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/1-2-3-home-made-insulin.33479/page-14

you might have to join and go thru the "front door" for access >>>

 

[John in WI]

Husband is a diabetic and watches the carbs, too. Some things I store that he can eat are canned meats, all kinds. Dehydrated and canned vegetables, and ditto with the fruits. Peanut butter, nuts. Beans are good protein and I know that they have some carb to them, but not too bad, really. Lentils, legumes.
Just cool it on the sugar, wheat, and rice. We do store black rice, which is fine for diabetics. Look it up! Quinoa also has good protein.

Yes, beans are ok--they have carbs, but also a ton of fiber. So it doesn't spike your blood sugar. Quinoa is a great idea. I rotate a lot of canned tuna and other fish already. It's just that carbs are by far the cheapest thing to eat! Several buckets of rice and pasta, and you'd be set for a while.

 

[John in WI]

you might want to pick thru a long running posting about diabetic prepping over at Survivalist Boards >>>>

https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/1-2-3-home-made-insulin.33479/page-14

you might have to join and go thru the "front door" for access >>>

I will definitely check it out. I'm actually a chemist by training--and the thought of making my own insulin scares me. Of course, my career is in catalysts/metal particles and nothing synthetic or biological. Still, I'm smart enough to read and see how hard/feasible it would be

 

[Illini Warrior]

I will definitely check it out. I'm actually a chemist by training--and the thought of making my own insulin scares me. Of course, my career is in catalysts/metal particles and nothing synthetic or biological. Still, I'm smart enough to read and see how hard/feasible it would be

I've heard the same thing from other people in your profession - there's some sophisticated DIY articles around about the necessary lab equipment & supplies - there was group trying to get a non-profit insulin production route going that would have crippled the pharm corporations - haven't heard much lately ...

 

[Illini Warrior]

https://griddownmed.blog/2015/02/07/homemade-insulin-part-i/
this was published a number of years ago - never found a "part 2" if it was ever published ....

 

[Amish Heart]

I get that carbs are cheap, but all carbs are not good for anybody. Buy some other canned meats like beef, hamburger, chicken, pork. You can use the meats sparingly over the rice

 

[bill harrell]

Sparingly?????? What the heck this? You almost dropped from hero to zero . Choose your words carefully. Lol

 

[tmttactical]

I get that carbs are cheap, but all carbs are not good for anybody. Buy some other canned meats like beef, hamburger, chicken, pork. You can use the meats sparingly over the rice

Along with storing that above items, you will be burning a lot more calories just trying to survive, day to day. With a very low carb diet and increased activity, you may not need insulin in the future. Just something to check out. NOTE: I have just been put on insulin. So I too am in the diabetic boat.

 

[Amish Heart]

That is true. When my husband is eating no carb, he has to watch his insulin intake. He really doesn't need much at all when he's not eating carbs. And with weight loss, would probably not need any

 

[EastenerWesterner]

I am Hypoglycemic. Kinda opposite of Diabetic, but very similar. It’s the sugar level. My trigger is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Always have Glucose tabs near by, but I have learned how to trust my body to when I need them.
Diet is key to not needing meds Or glucose.
In my case, learning how I feel and when I start feeling woozy or off Has been key. I had struggled for over 20 years. Since my last catastrophic episode 8 years ago, I learned.
The wake up call came when I passed out with 300 paramedics that couldn’t treat me, cause they were out of county at a memorial service. They could tell my DVM wife how to treat me, but not touch me.
If I were you, do all the dietary things possible to control now.You will need less medical intervention in SHTF.
Hope this helps.

 

[rachaelk]

I recommend trying keto. It is possible to restore insulin function. In the last year i dropped my a1c frim 10.9 to 5.6 by eating low carb real food. No sugar. Nothing processed. A little cheating now and then. I also started storing 310 protein powder meal replacement shakes....along with shelf stable almond and coconut milk and adds in like chia seeds... hemp seeds...fiber...collagen..pb2 powder and multi vitamins. Hope this helps.

 

[KateMTx]

One thing I've not been able to find info on is prepping when one is dealing with a specific illness. I'm dependant on insulin, need to be very careful with carbs.

I was diagnosed only about 5 years ago as a fully grown adult. Anyway, I had stored quite a bit of food up in mylar with oxygen absorbers. Good prepper food--pasta, white rice, etc. Most of this, today, I simply could not eat. It could literally kill me (although I've gotten engaged since then, so the food will not be wasted).

I found some backpacker info on diabetic foods but not really with a focus on long term storage.

Any other forum members who have sorted out how the heck you're going to eat?

Are you type 1 or type 2 diabetic?
Most of the time when people say "insulin dependent" they are referring to type 1, which literally needs insulin to survive. In that case I would be learning how to make insulin. I think that before they had biologic insulin they got it from animals - maybe pigs iirc - so I might be looking into that. Of course you would also need to follow a strict diet to match with insulin use. This will be a very difficult condition to manage after SHTF, unfortunately.
If it's type 2 then a very strict and careful diet (LOW carb, NO processed carbs) may be able to control it. I would probably start working on manipulating my diet now, before SHTF, so I know how I could best manage the condition.

 

[Schattentarn]

Look guys, I am old. This is the same kind of problem being discussed above but in a different set of clothes. What I am saying is I have maybe ten-or fifteen years left in favorable circumstance. This is going to be cut in a drastic way in a SHTF and I know it. The longer the SHTF and the deeper the problems the less chance for anyone who is not 100% going in. We should all realize this.

 

[DrHenley]

I will try to link to the actual beginning point of the video, but you might have to skip over the 20 second broadcast test pattern at the beginning. Not sure why they put that in the video

Overcoming type 1 diabetes without insulin.

 

[Illini Warrior]

two part posting from Doc Doom >>>>

https://www.doomandbloom.net/diabetes-part-1/
https://www.doomandbloom.net/diabetes-part-2-levels-and-complications/

 

[rainingcatzanddogs]

One thing I've not been able to find info on is prepping when one is dealing with a specific illness. I'm dependant on insulin, need to be very careful with carbs.

I was diagnosed only about 5 years ago as a fully grown adult. Anyway, I had stored quite a bit of food up in mylar with oxygen absorbers. Good prepper food--pasta, white rice, etc. Most of this, today, I simply could not eat. It could literally kill me (although I've gotten engaged since then, so the food will not be wasted).

I found some backpacker info on diabetic foods but not really with a focus on long term storage.

Any other forum members who have sorted out how the heck you're going to eat?

So are you a type 1 or type 2? I am guessing a type 2 since you were diagnosed as an adult?

I am asking because there are different options for both.

 

[Illini Warrior]

two part posting from Doc Doom >>>>

https://www.doomandbloom.net/diabetes-part-1/
https://www.doomandbloom.net/diabetes-part-2-levels-and-complications/

Doc doom snuck in a 3rd Parter >>>> Diabetes, Part 3: Options Off The Gird | Doom and Bloom (TM)

 

[Buttoni]

you might want to pick thru a long running posting about diabetic prepping over at Survivalist Boards >>>>

https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/1-2-3-home-made-insulin.33479/page-14

you might have to join and go thru the "front door" for access >>>

Thanks for posting this. My husband is T2D and there's some useful info and links there. Very useful info and I'm already a member there.

 

[jimLE]

I'm not a diabetic.but found this to be a pretty good read.even someone who's not diabetic, could benefit from this, when it comes to eating healthy and all.

Food Storage for Diabetics – What to Eat or Avoid



urbansurvivalsite.com/food-storage-for-diabetics/

 

[poltiregist]

Plant a Ginkgo tree . Diabetics look up its benefits on google . In the mean time you can buy up some gingko leaves on E Bay . I am a diabetic and I take a teaspoon of dried and ground Ginkgo leaves daily . My last checkup the doctors were impressed with my lab results in regard to my diabetic check up . The Ginkgo tree that I planted last winter has grown about 15 inches already this year . Not only is the Ginkgo tree medicinal it is also ornamental . Bring up a fall picture of it .

 

[jimLE]

poltiregist..type one or two?.can it cut down on the need/usage of insulin?

 

[poltiregist]

poltiregist..type one or two?.can it cut down on the need/usage of insulin?

Type 2 . I was on insulin until I started taking Ginkgo leaves . My a 1 c went so low , that even without doctor advice I stopped all insulin . Many months later when I eventually went to an annual checkup they were quite taken back by the readings . Actually before Ginkgo leaves they had me on pills and insulin . I still take the pills , but honestly if I could buckle down and stop sneaking in an occasional candy or ice-cream I could stop taking pills also .

 

[poltiregist]

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes - Neuroscience News--- Here is some medical information on taking Ginkgo leaves , though this article mostly talks about taking extract from the leaves , I cut to the basics and actually consume the leaves .

 

[poltiregist]

Autumn Crown of Gold: Three Ancient Japanese Ginkgo Trees---- I may have to wait awhile to see my ginkgo tree get this big , but wanted to show what it looks like .

 

[Mountain trapper]

The quack I go to keeps telling me that I have diabetes. A few years ago I was diagnosed with glaucoma and needed glasses. My triglycerides were over 1800. Now I have 20/20 vision, no glaucoma and my triglycerides are almost "normal". I think many things can be treated with a proper diet, exercise and the right herbs.
Doctors will always find something wrong so they can push more pills.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Spot on Arctic! And this information cannot be said enough! Pills always CAUSE other problems. The diet is the way to HEAL your body!!!

 

[Dave2001]

The quack I go to keeps telling me that I have diabetes. A few years ago I was diagnosed with glaucoma and needed glasses. My triglycerides were over 1800. Now I have 20/20 vision, no glaucoma and my triglycerides are almost "normal". I think many things can be treated with a proper diet, exercise and the right herbs.
Doctors will always find something wrong so they can push more pills.

Arctic, I had the same thing happen here!