I'm working on a creative project involving aluminum cans, and I've just cut open my first Peace Tea can (and cut myself in the process.) and have run into an aggravating problemNo matter what I do, I can't get the can to lie flatIt just keeps popping back up into a roll and curling upI've tried bending it back by hand and using a rolling pin, but it doesn't work at allI considered using an iron, but I'm afraid that I'll damage my iron or send off noxious fumes or burn off the design on the can or something like that.Also, when I cut out shapes from the can, is there a trick to avoiding sharp edges? I'd rather not back them with foam if at all possible, and I'm worried that I'll screw it up if I try sanding it because of how delicate the aluminum isHelp?
Nuts (peanuts, almonds) and beef jerky help stabilize your blood sugar (because of the protein) and last longerLook for trail mixes with lots of nutsMake sure the carbs you do eat come from whole grains/whole wheat flour (stay away from high fructose corn syrup/corn sugar and white flour)They're better for your heartOkay to eat beans (good source of protein).
I'm here with ya! Savin' ya! ha okWear light colored gloves for safety and flexible enough to manipulate your fingersCut your ends off using a straight-cut tinsnips.If you don't have these a heavy duty sissors will workAfter the ends are cut-off make a cut on the longest portion of the can, cutting all the way throughLay the split can down on a work board with the curve up so it looks like a quanset- hut/garage.Holding it flat with one gloved hand, put a weight on half of it to hold it downUsing a hand-held propane torch, heat the metal to relieve the tension and then immediately place a heavy wieght on it and let it air coolAnother way to do this take 2 small boards and sandwich the hot aluminum, clamping it in a bench vise.Let it coolRepeat this process of applying heat if necessay to get it flatterUse safety and remove all flamable items near you and doesn't hurt to wear safety goggles! Do this project in a well ventilated area.
Most over the road truckers that I know have coolers that you plug into the power system of the truck to keep things cool, and there are warming type food containers as well, for hot thingsSo when you stop and get a meal that needs heating, you can heat it up laterSo planning is something you can do with meals and snacks, and it should be something you are pretty good at already, planning routes for the best fuel mileage, less traffic, etcto get from point A to point BThe other posters have given you good info for what to eat, as I'm sure your doctor has as wellNow time to put all that info into action Good luck with it, and pick up a few cookbooks aimed at Diabetics, so you can get ideas on what to make yourself to take on the road with you, as well as general ideas on how to order food in restaurants.
Your doctor can usually have made available to you a nutritionist or other program to meet your individual needs and advise on diet and losing weight.It would be unwise to direct you here, not knowing your individual needs, and medical historyetcI am diabetic I learned a lot goingJust ask your doctormany programs are free / covered by your insuranceSome counties have programs you can attend as welli was surprised at what i can eat, i thought could never have againi use splenda instead of regular sugarExercise, and doing it right by following proper guidelines is importantand get the stress offthat has been the biggest challenge for meIt affects so many areas of ones life with diabetes i have found outIt isn't all bad newsit is life changesBut, by following the advise of your doctor , you'll have a far better out look on life than thought it would be at firstIf you don't get the support you feel need with your doctor, get another doctorgood luck.
