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Q: Diabetes Diet?
Does anyone know a website or know personally of a diet that a doctor would put you on if you have or were close to having diabetes? I need to eat healthier and I think that type of diet would help. Thanks.

A: there really isnt a special “diet” for diabetic, just eat less carbs, no or low sugar and high protine is VERY important

Q: diabetes diet?
1500 calorie diabetes diet

A: Hi, I’m a diabetic and have been for 12 years. Basically, eat a non sugary cereal for breakfast, (300 calories) with semi skimmed milk, a piece of fruit for morning snack (100), a sandwich for lunch preferably on danish bread, (300) another piece of fruit for afternoon snack, or a cereal bar, raisins, or a pack of crisps (100), a balanced meal, for dinner, eg. jacket potato, chicken fillet and salad, or chilli con carne with salad, or a pasta dish, (approx 600), then a digestive biscuit, or more fruit, or a piece of toast for evening snack (100). There you go, 1500 calories, 3 healthy meals and 3 snacks! It’s not hard if you just completely cut out sweets and chocolate! Good luck!

Q: Diabetes diet?
My mother in law just found out that she is pre-diabetic. Is there a good and simple diet to follow? Her dr really didn’t give her any guidelines.She just tests herself once a day. Thanks in advance.

A: i have found that the south beach diet does a great job explaining what diabetes is, and provides a good guide for meals, and eating pointers. it’s about cutting down on things that are “bad” for you and helping you maintain a healthy diet. it’s not about denying yourself sugar or carbs. it also encourages natural foods, and to stay away from processed foods. ex: real eggs versus egg beaters. real food.

Q: What food contitutes a Diabetes diet?
As a 47 man who lives alone my doctor just advised me to take up a diet to prevent diabetes, he said my glucose level was 6.9 & I should cut sweet things out, along with pasta, potatoes, bread, eat more vegies than fruit, but as a basic Australian diet I dont eat any take away foods at all, I cook everything. I use healthy olive & canola oils for cooking what else can I do, is thier a web site that I could find diabetic friendly recipe’s? I tried google but that was as much help as hip pockets on a G’string! (a thong in USA) thanks for all the help.

A: Here are some websites with diabeties diet ideas and recipies you may like:

http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/overview.jsp

http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/

Q: Can diabetes be controlled by diet and exercise alone for how many years?
have a question:

for how many years one can control diabetes by diet and exercise after it is confirmed. currently, i have type 2 with fasting glucose level early in the morning @ 96 .
3 months back it is 128 @ in the morning.

dont know for how many years it can be like this with good diet and exercise?

curious . any answers .

-bob

A: Theoretically, for the rest of your life. It’s all in the diet and keeping the fat off. As long as you don’t overwork your pancreas with excess refined carbohydrates and stay reasonably active, you’ll enjoy a normal life. I do, and I’m 56. I’ve been diabetic for 5 years, and struggled and struggled until I found this simple formula: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

As far as that nonsense answer that it’s a progressive disease… yes it can be, if the patient is following the bozo doctor’s advice and continues the crappy diet and the sulfonylureas (and other drugs) which wear out your pancreas. Doctors have no interest in curing people… the medical industry at large would go bankrupt in a hurry if people followed a simple, nutritious diet and exercise plan instead of the usual junky food and pharmaceutical recommendations that abound. The answers are out there folks, you just won’t find them in your doctor’s office.

I searched and searched all over for alternative ideas when my doctor’s advice was to take more drugs. Once I stumbled on the obvious, (natural foods), the rest was easy.

Q: Is it normal to lose weight on the gestational diabetes diet?
I lost 3 lbs in 4 days & this seems weird to me being 30 weeks pregnant. Did anyone lose weight while doing this diet?

A: I think because you have to follow a diabetic diet it is normal to loose weight. My daughter in law lost 35 lbs during the course of her pregnancy she looks and feels great !

Q: If diabetes are diet controlled and you stop eating right what are risk are you taking?
My wife has diabetes,She developed this disease during her first pregnancy.Since then she started the low carb diet which controlled her diabetes.When she got pregnant with our second child she got off of the diet and hasn’t done it since.Im very concerned because she’s always tired and i know it’s from the diabetes.She just has no kind of will power to actually stick to the diet.Can someone please giv e me some advice so I can save my wife.(only serious answers please).

A: First, is she monitoring her blood sugars? That will give you an idea of how out of control her blood sugar is. The next step I would recommend is consulting a nutritionist. They would be able to explain what kind of diet she should follow, and how to incorporate the diet into her lifestyle.

Good luck and good for you for being involved!

Q: What is a good place to look for diabetes diet information?
Was just told have high sugar count and doc put me on some sugar something. Said it was type 2 what ever that means. I am not sure. Company doc and not a lot of time spent and was in sort of a shock. So where do I go for GOOD info?

A: national diabetes association

Q: What is your gestational diabetes diet plan?
Mine is 255 carbs a day, spread out as
Breakfast – 45
snack – 30
Lunch – 60
snack – 30
Dinner – 60
snack – 30
with no restrictions on anything but carb counts and monitoring blood sugar 4 times a day. Definitely not restricitive! So far I’ve had large cheeseburgers twice today for “snack”. lol.

A: since you cant control youre own diet and obviously are seriously over weight to be a gestational diabetic
You should really keep your ignorant mouth shut when offering people advice to feed 5 week old babies CEREAL.

Q: I know of people cured naturally of diabetes through detoxing and diet – what is best detoxing?
A friend of mine’s husband was cured of diabetes naturally through diet, nutrition, and most especially, detoxing. I have been out of touch with my friend for a while now, but I never found out what detoxing is and if there is any special nutrition.

A: This is kind of funny when someone has to put “blah, blah, RETIRED NURSE…” thinking that people will be impressed. With me, it is quite the opposite – as though you are trying to justify some shortcomings. I say this because I am living proof that it can be completely cured – my brother-in-law showed me how because I was thirsty, tired, and I had to urinate all the time. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It took about 6 months and after 5 months I knew I did not have diabetes anymore. Why? Because I wasn’t tired, thirsty, and did not have to urinate all the time anymore.

I had not been to the doctor during this time, and kept giving the doctor excuses for not going back. After I decided to go back, my brother-in-law told me not to tell the doctor anything. The doctor did a blood test again and said, “That’s really strange – there is no sign of diabetes in your blood anymore…but you know, this happens sometimes…” Of course it does doc!! LOL

It was through detoxing and good nutrition that I was cured. As the person above mentioned about the sun revolving around the earth, the “retired nurse” and the others still living in the time when the sun revolved around the earth need to realize what a crock so much “modern” medicine actually is.

The people who are actually curing people of Type 2 diabetes and cancer everyday can be found at www.gerson.org.

Q: My wife is looking for 30 carb breakfast ideas for a type 1 diabetes diet. Can anyone give me some help?
She is not big on cooking in the morning. She is a teacher as well so she needs something portable if at all possible.

A: When I was gestational diabetic for breakfast I’d eat:

2 slices of whole wheat toast (about 13 carbs a piece) and 2 slices of turkey bacon.

2 corn tortillas with 2 or 3 scrambled eggs whites with a little cheese or ham.

1/2 large bagel w/cream cheese

2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 slices of whole wheat toast

This is all I can think of at the moment. I hope it helps.

Q: What is the best diet to prevent Diabetes?
Diabetes runs very strong in my family. My grandmother had her leg amputated because of it and now my mother has it. Is there a good strict diet or eating plan out there so that I can lower my chances of getting it? Ive already started monitoring my blood sugar on a daily basis. Im only 21 and so its better to start young. I want a long, happy and healthy life.

A: Assuming it is TYPE 2 diabetes that runs in your family (Type 1 is the rarer “severe” kind that is not preventable):

-Eat small frequent meals with lean protein, non startchy veggies, good fats like oilve oil, and lots of fibre. Limit your carbs, fast acting sugars, and fatty meats. Eat fish daily (i.e. wild salmon). If you want carbs, eat oats, beans, and brown rice.

-Eliminate trans fats (found in many processed foods), high fructose corn syryp (found in soft drinks), and junk/fast food. Don’t keep processed food in the house, and try to eat as “natural” as possible. Things like crackers are manmade and not always as healthy as we think. Many cracker brands have trans fats. A better choice for a snack would be a handful of nuts, some low fat cheese, and a few stalks of celery with natral peanut butter or a few grapes.

-Fruit has fibre and is *generally* fine, although some fruit like bananas are high glycemic and do raise the blood sugar quite fast. Don’t avoid fruit, just don’t make it your main course of a meal. DO avoid fruit juices, which are usually loaded with sugars and carbs, and lack fibre. Have actual real fruit instead.

You should actually try and exercise 45 min, 5 days per week. The more you move, the better. Walk everywhere.

Do note that some cases of Type 2 diabetes tend to run very strong in families, and there is always a chance that you may still develop it strictly due to genetics. But the good news is:

-If you do end up developing Type 2 diabetes, you will be able to control it better and stay healthier if you follow a healthy lifestyle.

-The *vast majority* of Type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented or at least delayed into old age with proper lifestyle choices. So the odds are in your favor. Often the reason why Type 2 diabetes runs in families has more to due with a shared *lifestyle* than genetics only.

Either way, we ALL need to follow a healthy lifestyle to stay healthy period, diabetes or not.

Good luck and congrats for being proactive with your health! It will serve you well in the long run no matter what!

Q: Is a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?
Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I’m wanting to lose a lot of weight, and I’ve been making a lot of salads, with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, green bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots … and then I pour on a bunch of vinegar and lemon juice. It’s tasty, nutritious, and very low-calorie. It seems to be working for me, but my dietitian isn’t happy. And I didn’t even tell you what my primary care physician thinks about my decision to quit all my diabetes and blood pressure medications and just rely on a raw vegan diet instead of the meds … except that I’m going to have to find another primary care physician.

A: I have heard of people curing diabetes and high blood pressure with a raw food diet. I am not raw myself (though I have played with recipes, and incorporated some things like green smoothies into my daily life), but I have met several long-term raw foodists who have overcome illnesses including diabetes, allergies, eczema, and even one who beat cancer – and all are very healthy now and off of all medications. One book I would highly suggest is ‘Eat to Live’ by Joel Fuhrman – it is primarily raw food, and addresses the issues of diabetes and high blood pressure. He also has articles about this and many other topics on his website, and he is available for consultations if you want him to create a plan for you to get off your medications. (but I wouldn’t just go cold turkey on your medications – your body will need time to adjust and gradually wean yourself off of them). check out these links:
http://www.drfuhrman.com/default.aspx (click on the ‘reverse disease’ link for info on diabetes)

http://www.rawfamily.com/

http://creativehealthinstitute.com/ – the creative health institute has a fairly inexpensive two-week residential program that teaches you all aspects of how to live and eat raw. I know people who have done this program and had great experiences with it.

good luck!

Q: Have you ever LOST pounds while pregnant on a gestational diabetes diet?
I just want to know if controlling my blood sugar and caloric intakeand not gaining weight while pregnant is still ok for my baby?
I am looking for personal experiences here, I’ve had three kids and this is my first case of diabetes-so please refrain from “ask your doctor” responses, I already know what my doc has to say.

A: If you were not at your healthiest weight when you got pregnant…it is normal to lose some weight or not gain some weight during your pregnancy. With a gestational diabetic diet, you might lose weight just because it is the healthiest diet you can be on while you are pregnant. In general, controlled diabetics who follow their meal plans are eating how the normal population should eat.

I had my son 2 1/2 years ago and I am a type 1 diabetic and was for 1 year before we conceived our son. I was a little lower than healthy weight when I conceived and was aloud to gain a little more but I was told that if I wasn’t at my healthy weight they would have concern of weight gain or consistent weight loss.

I think typically women who are happy about their pregnancy (gestational or not) may lose weight just because they are eating healthier for their baby.

I wouldn’t be concerned unless the ultra-sounds are showing a baby who is significantly underweight or underdeveloped. I imagine you will be seeing a Perintologist soon or already have and they are the key in detecting possible problems for your baby.

Just stick to your diet plan; gaining 15 lbs during your whole pregnancy is healthy, for someone who is at a healthy weight. And remember that doctors are crazy about avoiding malpractice suits, and if you don’t like your doctor find another.

Good luck and congratulations!

Q: Does anyone know a good site for diabetes diet?
Me and my husband have type 2 diabetes. I’ve had it for 7 yrs, my husband has had it for 2 weeks. Mine is under control but my husband’s is not. It’s getting better but we would like to lose some weight. Please help….

A: Diet plays a significant role in controlling the diabetes. The diabetic diet may be used alone or else in combination with insulin doses or with oral hypoglycemic drugs. Main objective of diabetic diet is to maintain ideal body weight, by providing adequate nutrition along with normal blood sugar levels in blood. The diet plan for a diabetic is based on height, weight, age, sex, physical activity and nature of diabetes. While planning diet, the dietician has to consider complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels.

http://www.helpondiabetes.com/DiabetesDiet.php

With respect to the above factors, a dietician will assess calories to be given, like scheming the carbohydrates, proteins, fats, type of carbohydrate, amount of fiber and so on.

http://diabetescorner.blogspot.com

Exchange meal plan is a diet program which balances the amount of carbohydrate that we intake per day. Glucose is a sugar released from carbohydrate so if we want to control blood sugar we have to limit the consumption of simple carbohydrate. Carbohydrate foods are given as value per portion, known as the exchange. This plan helps us to decide on the type of food to be taken, the amount of food and also the time to eat. You can plan for more flexible meal as you get more knowledge about the diet of a diabetic, may be like the counting carbohydrate meal plan or constant carbohydrate. But there is no common diet that works for everyone. Nor is there any particular diet that works perfectly for any diabetic over a long period. While planning diabetes diet we should adhere to certain important factors, they are as follows:
Fiber should be at least 40 gm / day
Instead of 3 heavy meals, we should go for 4-5 small mid intervals
Replace bakery products and fast foods by simple whole cooked cereals, and don’t eat carbohydrates 2 hours before bedtime
Consume fresh fruit and vegetables at least 5 exchange/ day
Diabetics must always need to take care of thier diet and also about the food they eat. Care has to be taken because all foods contain not only carbohydrate, but also some energy value. Protein and fat available in the food are converted to glucose in the body. This glucose has some effect on the blood sugar level which has to be taken care. Furthermore there is no need that you have to eat only bland boring diet. Instead you have to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It means that to select foods that are high in nutrition and low in calories and fat.

type 2 diabetes diet

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about type 2 diabetes diet. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

Q: how can an unbalanced diet lead to type 2 diabetes?
what type if diet do you need to have to get type 2 diabetes?
what does the diet consist of?

A: This is part of the problem with diabetes people misunderstand the information given out and the mistakes are then quoted as facts. An unbalanced diet does not lead to type 2 diabetes as such. What it does is increase the risk of somebody who is predisposed genetically to the disease.

Q: type 2 diabetes diet??
Hello,
My brother just got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and he is on medication for both. nobody in out immediate family has had any of this before so hes the first one so nobody really knows what type of diet he should have.
does anyone know where i can find a list of foods its ok for him to eat with type 2 diabetes?
also hes a truck driver so hes always on the road so it will be hard for him to eat home cooked meals.

we were thinking he should not go to Fast food places that have a drive thru that he should go to resturants kinda like.

A: www.calorieking.com is a fabulous web site with nutritional information.
What he can or can not eat depends on the way that he is being treated. Does he take oral meds? insulin? diet control only?
He really should ask for a referral to spend a little time with a nutritionist to understand his restrictions. Also, many fast foods are more of a problem in the fat and salt departments than carbohydrates. The sodium could be a major contributing factor to his hypertension.

Q: Low Carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes?
How do people feel about a low carb diet with type 2 diabetes.
i am on it and have lowered my blood glucose level but the information is confusing as doctors say you simply need a healthy diet and those with diabetes say low carb diet is the answer to bg control.
any comments welcome.

A: Low carb is the answer to sugar levels in the blood. The Glycemic index is the best guide for low carbs . The best index available is :

http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical system of measuring how much of a rise in circulating blood sugar a carbohydrate triggers–the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response. So a low GI food will cause a small rise, while a high GI food will trigger a dramatic spike. A list of carbohydrates with their glycemic values is shown below. A GI is 70 or more is high, a GI of 56 to 69 inclusive is medium, and a GI of 55 or less is low.

The glycemic load (GL) is a relatively new way to assess the impact of carbohydrate consumption that takes the glycemic index into account, but gives a fuller picture than does glycemic index alone. A GI value tells you only how rapidly a particular carbohydrate turns into sugar. It doesn’t tell you how much of that carbohydrate is in a serving of a particular food. You need to know both things to understand a food’s effect on blood sugar. That is where glycemic load comes in. The carbohydrate in watermelon, for example, has a high GI. But there isn’t a lot of it, so watermelon’s glycemic load is relatively low. A GL of 20 or more is high, a GL of 11 to 19 inclusive is medium, and a GL of 10 or less is low.

Foods that have a low GL almost always have a low GI. Foods with an intermediate or high GL range from very low to very high GI.

Both GI and GL are listed here. The GI is of foods based on the glucose index–where glucose is set to equal 100. The other is the glycemic load, which is the glycemic index divided by 100 multiplied by its available carbohydrate content (i.e. carbohydrates minus fiber) in grams. (The “Serve size (g)” column is the serving size in grams for calculating the glycemic load; for simplicity of presentation I have left out an intermediate column that shows the available carbohydrates in the stated serving sizes.) Take, watermelon as an example of calculating glycemic load. Its glycemic index is pretty high, about 72. According to the calculations by the people at the University of Sydney’s Human Nutrition Unit, in a serving of 120 grams it has 6 grams of available carbohydrate per serving, so its glycemic load is pretty low, 72/100*6=4.32, rounded to 4.

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Q: Can you help with a diet sheet for type 2 diabetes?
I am not diabetic, but my chemotherapy & steroids have upset my sugar levels – high sometimes 29.5 low 3.1! I’ve been put on slow release Metformin to try and control it. I keep asking what I should and should not eat, but I keep being told – just eat a healthy diet! I already do and obviously there’s more I need to know. I knew someone once with Type 2 and he used to have to eat a sandwich at a certain time of day and avoid certain foods. Please help – it’s bad enough trying to survive Stage 4 bowel cancer which has now spread to both my lungs and my liver, and the Deep Vein Thrombosis I get as a side effect of the chemo, so I should be pig sick to die of Type 2 Diabetes and the side effects!!

Help! and Thanks.
JUDY A – yes it’s true, I do have all those problems! but I made 67 in November so that’s good. Diagnosed with Bowel Cancer Stage 3 in June 2002, had chemo and it went away until some time in the summer of 2005. Scan in September discovered at least 5 tumours across both lungs and one in my liver – had chemo from November 2005 to June 2006, then time off, but a few more arrived in my lungs during the time off, so started another course of chemo in October [another 6 months] I feel fine, just needed help to do the right thing with the sugar problem. Thanks for your info – sounds just like the man I knew years ago – who always had a sandwich in his bag incase he reached a certain time! Hope you read this!

A: i,v had diabetes for 48 years now they no longer give diet sheets out you just have to carefully on how much and how often you eat
1, breakfast
2, small snack : 2 biscuits(plain)
3,lunch
4,small snack
5,tea, dinner
6,small snack
eat little and often,1,3,5 are the main intake of food,do not go over board with these AND NOT TO MUCH CAKES OR SWEETS a little of these in small
portion ,i.e cake in normal cake cases are fine ,DO NOT FORGET you need these food regular so you do not go( hypo= no or very little sugar in blood)
just live life to the full i do nobody knows you have this to you tell them
you have a few problems there hope this is a genuine question

Q: where can i get a 7day diet plan for type 2 diabetes on the internet?
I have just been told I have Type 2 diabetes and I need to find a 7 day diet plan on the internet for free.

A: Miss tilly, You should meet with an endocrinologist and a dietitian.
They can help you identify foods as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
You can learn to count your carbs to care for yourself.
We here are not professionals.
We don’t understand the consequences of your medications, age, height, activity level or weight.

Welcome to diabetes and take it slow. Nothing drastic.It takes a while to learn and you will.
Welcome

Q: Can some one simplify Type 2 Diabetes diet?
its so confusing…im trying to help out my uncle with his diabetes and we are both confused about the numbers and percentages and carbs and blah blah blah…i just want to help him out

A: I can’t count carbs . either. But I do use a low glycemic diet. I can understand what to eat and what not. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

This table includes the glycemic index and glycemic load of more than 2,480 individual food items. Not all of them, however, are available in the United States. They represent a true international effort of testing around the world.

Foods that have a low GL almost always have a low GI. Foods with an intermediate or high GL range from very low to very high GI.

Also he must exercise . That is one of the key elements in controlling diabetes
Expecially for type 2 diabetes.

Tin

Q: What type of diet is suggested for diabetes?
I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I understand exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent me from getting diabetes type 2. I would like to know the specifics of a diabetic diet.

A: the best you can do to prevent diabetes is follow a pre-diabetic diet. It’s mostly the same diet people with diabetes follow. You should try to avoid carbohydrates as much as possible. A good diet to follow is the glycemic index diet. More information can be found at http://www.diabeticmenu-blog.com/glycemic-menu.html

Q: Diabetes Type 2 diet plan daily … Please help.?
Hello Every1. I am 33 Male and weigh 72 kg and live in the Persian Gulf. I used to weigh 81 kg. I was diagnosed for Diabetes (Type 2) almost 4 years back. My fasting BGL (Blood Glucose Level) ranges from 110-145.
Doctor has prescribed me metformin (500mg) twice daily after meals.
I have stopped this medicine as I don’t feel like I should take it @ this age. Also becoz of medicine I don’t induldge in physical activity (Cycling, walking etc..) I informed my doctor for stopping the medicine and he says the best medicine for type 2 diabates is walking and keeping urself physically fit.
Please advise me what should be the daily meal plan that I should follow in order to keep my BGL normal. Should I go by 3 normal meals a day or 3 small meals and 2 snacks in between?
If I go for 3 normal meals + 1 hr physical activity daily then which is better choice for me from the menu below.

Breakfast: Which is better choice Weetabix/Oats or just whole meal bread with Light Jam Spread + Tea (no sugar).
Lunch: Beans (Red Beans/Butter Beans/Kidney Beans etc…) + White Rice or Fish/Chicken + Rice
Dinner: Light Tuna Sandwich + Vegetable Soup or Brown Pasta + Green Salad

Thanks.

A: While it is impossible to know what you should eat, we can make suggestions.
Metformin is safe and is the greatest help in managing my type 2 diabetes. Give it a go again.

Your diet should have 6 1/2 cup servings of non starch veggies , 3 1/2 cup serving of fruit , lean protein and milk or other calcium .
We all need carbs so try and have 2-4 carb choices a meal.
You can add a 15 carb or less snack if you like.
Your best bet is to talk to your doctor and a dietitian.
Good luck.

Q: Have you been successfull at managing type 2 Diabetes with diet and exercise?
If so what has it been that has made you most successfull.

A: On one of the Diabetes forums, a lady exercises by running up and down her stairs before eating and has been able to not use Metformin to keep her sugar level. Just passing it on.

Q: Type 2 diabetes diet… ?
I was just wondering what kind of foods can a person with type 2 diabetes can eat. Thanks!

A: Diet Guidelines

http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapter10.shtml

Blood Sugar Management

http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/blood_sugar_management/

Wal-Mart Testing Supplies

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One diabetic strategy is to consume very small low-carbohydrate meals about every 2 hours, with perhaps a sugar-free jello or pudding snack in between. Calculate approximate daily calorie consumption for weight loss objectives.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/question693.htm

Wal-Mart sells a 16-ounce bag of World Kitchens beef jerky for around $9.00 . . cut up and weigh 1-ounce portions. Jennie-O turkey franks (cut up and boil to reduce fat and sodium). String cheese sticks. 1-ounce portions of peanuts. Sam’s caffeine-free diet cola has zero carbs, calories, and sodium.
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Blend sugar-free pudding powder with water and low-carb (around 4 grams) vanilla yogurt instead of milk for 1/2 cup servings. For a sugar-free slushy, blend 1/2 cup vanilla pudding with around 1-1/4 cup A&W diet root beer and 6 ice cubes.

Prepare 1/2 cup portions of sugar-free jello in 1-cup containers. If desired, sugar-free vanilla pudding can be added before chilling.

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Sugar-free chocolate pudding makes good fudge pops.
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Make sandwich/omelet rolls and small pizzas using low-carb tortillas.
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Wal-Mart sells round screw-together containers in the craft bead section which are suitable for take-along beef jerky and peanut 1-ounce portions. The large size measures approximately 2.50” inside diameter by .75” deep, and costs around $2.00 per assembly of 4 containers.

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Might also consider taking a daily multi-vitamin, and a 81mg aspirin (if not adverse).

Q: Drinks for a diabetes type 2 diet?
breakfast
morning tea
lunch
afternoon tea
dinner
and a dessert if possible?
thanks a million xx

A: Count your carbs as usual.
Milk, diet soda, tea,no sugar added flavored water.
Water.coffee.

Q: question about type 2 diabetes diet?
I have just been diagnosed with pre type 2 diabetes, and told that I need to lose weight and increase my activity. No problem there, but now I have to rethink everything that I thought was healthy for me. potatoes, certain fruits, etc. I have to bring my lunch to work every day, and I like to pack a mid morning snack. Until now, I was bringing figs and an orange. So much for those high sugar items! I thought yogurt would be a good snack, but upon checking the sugar content, I find that they are loaded with sugar, so now I have to rethink what snacks to pack. Is there such things as sugar free yogurt? What are some diabetes friendly snacks that I can bring? Thanks.

A: Hi cheese! and yes, cheese, summer sausage, some crackers like Triscuits and apples are excellent snacks.

The only yogurts that may help are the original, unsweetened ones and I don’t particularly like the flavor of them, but you might get away with Splenda in them. For the most part most milk products do not do me any favors.

Half an apple with peanut butter, flavored cream cheese, cheese spreads, celery with the same,are what I keep for snacking.

Get a copy of South Beach Living from the library. I use the phase 2 food plan and it mostly works for me. Some foods on their lists send my glucose to the moon.

To see what various foods do to or for you, test glucose, eat the food, test again 90 minutes to 2 hours after first testing. Journal all this so you can refer back. Some recommended foods are not good for some people.

Root veggies, soft sweet fruits, legumes, grains and cereals, most milk products are glucose raisers.

My son suggests his favorite way to make sandwich now! spread your sandwich filling on lettuce or cabbage leaf and roll it up. keep together with toothpick.

Doctors all say to eliminate salt and fats! But if you do this you will get the “starvin marvins” really quickly and toss the food plan.

I avoid anything that says diabetic, diet, low fat, low salt, sugar free, etc as it always has some other additive in it that isn’t good for us either. Diet sodas give me the munchies!

Endocrinologist says to have a “cheat treat” about once a week but keep it to half serving size. Also chocolate candy as in dark chocolates are good for us in small amounts. Have the birthday or other celebration cake with everyone else. Just half serving!

Good luck to you!

Q: pls tell me about diabetes type 2…..diet changes and the mechanism too?
insulin secretion is low so the person is hyperglycemic right…then what else happens?

A: try these websites:
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/diabetes2.html
www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068721/
they contain everything you need to know. good luck!

Q: a low carbohydrate diet and type 2 diabetes?
is it good for someone with type 2 diabetes to go on a low carb diet

A: A moderate carb diet is probably healthier than a low carb diet.

So, for example, you might have up to 30 carbs for breakfast, 30 for lunch and 40-45 for supper.

Low carb is much lower than that.

Low carb can be heavy on the protien, which may not be a good idea, depending on the condition of your kidneys, whether you have high blood pressure or not, and other risk factors for kidney problems.

I use some low carb recipes, but I stick to a moderate carb diet. You really should talk this over with your doctor, or if you have one, a diabetes dietician.

Q: Is “The Glycemic Index Diet” by Rick Gallop an effective diet for type 2 Diabetes?
Lucy: Thanks for your answer. I am in Canada and I don’t beleive that Acomplia is available here yet.

A: I am sure that it would be great. Low Glycemic diets are the key to keeping our blood sugars as normal as possible.
For the best Glycemic Index on the web is :http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
And its free.
This table includes the glycemic index and glycemic load of more than 2,480 individual food items. Not all of them, however, are available in the United States. They represent a true international effort of testing around the world.

Foods that have a low GL almost always have a low GI. Foods with an intermediate or high GL range from very low to very high GI.

Don’t forget the EXERCISE. Nordic Walking is Great. Google it. I use plain old sticks.
Exercise is as important as your meds and diet. It take all three.
Good luck

Tin

gestational diabetes diet

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about gestational diabetes diet. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

Q: Is it normal to lose weight on the gestational diabetes diet?
I lost 3 lbs in 4 days & this seems weird to me being 30 weeks pregnant. Did anyone lose weight while doing this diet?

A: I think because you have to follow a diabetic diet it is normal to loose weight. My daughter in law lost 35 lbs during the course of her pregnancy she looks and feels great !

I think typically women who are happy about their pregnancy (gestational or not) may lose weight just because they are eating healthier for their baby.

Good luck and congratulations!

Q: What kind of diet is for Gestational Diabetes?
I think I have the worst doctor. He told me today I have gestational diabetes and asked the nurse to give me some dietary education, but then everyone disappeared and I didn’t get any education at all. I’ve never had this before and have no clue what to do! All they told me was that diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise…. but no info on the kind of diet. we’re going into a holiday weekend so I know I won’t get any appointments with dieticians or specialists until next week or the week after at the earliest. Meanwhile, do you guys have any suggestions of simple foods to eat/diets to follow? Am I supposed to avoid sugar totally?
P.S. I am so angry at my doctor, and feel really guilty about having diabetes. Any suggestions on how to cope would be great!

A: Here are some general guidelines:

• Eat a variety of foods, distributing calories and carbohydrates evenly throughout the day. Make sure both your meals and your snacks are balanced. The American Diabetes Association recommends that you eat three small-to-moderate-sized meals and two to four snacks every day, including an after-dinner snack. Although your meal plan may contain fewer carbs than you normally eat, complex carbohydrates should continue to provide most of your calories.

• Don’t skip meals. Be consistent about when you eat them and the amount of food you eat at each one. Your blood sugar will remain more stable if your food is distributed evenly throughout the day and consistently from day to day.

• Eat a good breakfast. Your blood glucose levels are most likely to be out of whack in the morning. To keep your level in a healthy range, you may have to limit carbohydrates (breads, cereal, fruit, and milk), boost your protein intake, and possibly avoid fruit and juice altogether.

• Include high-fiber foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, and dried peas, beans, and legumes. These foods are broken down and absorbed more slowly than simple carbohydrates, which may help keep your blood sugar levels from going too high after meals.

• Limit your intake of foods and beverages that contain simple sugars such as soda, fruit juice, flavored teas, and most desserts — or avoid them altogether. These foods can quickly elevate your blood sugar. Ask your healthcare practitioner about using foods sweetened with an artificial sweetener if you need a sweet fix.

• Milk is high in lactose, a simple sugar, so if you drink more than two or three glasses a day, you may need to limit the amount you drink and find an alternative source of calcium. If you’re looking for a new beverage of choice, try club soda with a squeeze of lemon or orange, or unsweetened decaffeinated iced tea.

Moderately increasing your activity level is also a good way to help keep your blood glucose levels at normal levels. Again, speak with your diabetes educator or practitioner about the right amount and intensity of exercise for you.

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I really think you should see another doctor if possible. Gestational diabets can be very serious to you and your baby. I had gestational with my last son. My doctor sent me home with a glucose monitor (which you should REALLY have) and had a dieticain come to my house to go over a personalized diet plan for me. I also had to test my glucose 4 times a day and call it in to the doctors office (of corse it was automatied, but at least they kept CLOSE watch on my results) and test my urine once a day int he mornings. I think you are very justified in feeling angry. This is nothing you did and this is your baby and you are just trying to care for it!! Please find someone who cares about your baby as much as you do….or at least acts like it!! lol I wish you the best!! good luck to you and your baby!!

Q: What should I expect to be on my diet for gestational diabetes?
I go to see the gestational diabetes nutritionist on thurs. I am 29 weeks and they diagnosed me at 28. She told me not to worry about what I’m eating until then, so I’m using these last few days to get my cravings satisfied! lol. When I see her though, what should I expect to be eating alot of? Staying away from? Is it going to be that bad? Or was it manageable for you?

A: mt friend had it and some of the foods she had to stay away from were fizzy drinks, especially coke, chocolate, pizza, lollies (candy), ice cream and a few others. i cant remeber them all. however i do know that she caved in occasioanlly and would have the odd can of coke or chocolate bar

Q: is it ok to drink diet coke when you have gestational diabetes?
I have gestational diabetes and ive been drinking diet coke what i would like to know is if that’s ok to drink?

A: yep any ‘diet’ drink is fine to drink! if you’re unsure check the carb content. they should all say 0!
just don’t binge on it like i do! or you’ll have tummy problems!

Q: preeaclampsia/gestational diabetes diet?
what kinds of foods /diet do you have to have to get gestational diabetes or preeaclampsia?

A: Its not a specific food/diet that you eat. You either have it or you don’t. If you do find out you have gestational diabetes (preeclampsia has nothing to do with what you eat), then it can certainly be controlled through diet, but nothing you eat brings about the condition.

Q: gestational diabetes/diet?
I’m 36 weeks along, and my doctor called and said I have gestational diabetes (it a long story, mostly my fault, as to why it took so long to be diagnosed). Anyway, she said to cut down sugars and carbs, and to try to follow a diet plan for gestational diabetes (I don’t need insulin injections)…. it’s too far along in my pregnancy to get me to a dietician (takes about a month to get in to see one here), so if anyone has gestational diabetes, could you let me know what kind of things are okay to eat, and how to tell the difference between good carbs and bad?

A: I’m 31 weeks and I also have GD. My Dr. put me on a diet constructed by the American Diabetic Association. So you may want to check out their website. It basically breaks down what you should have as far as protein, carbs, etc for each meal. The website is very helpful and will give you a lot of information. Hope this helps!

Q: What is a good diet to PREVENT gestational diabetes?
It runs in my family. I have insulin resistence and want to prevent gestational diabetes. I’m still early in the pregnancy so I want to take charge of this now.

A: The thing to remember is this- it’s not exclusively lifestyle based. I mean, a lot of women who do eat healthy and don’t gain too much weight end up with it anyway. You might not be able to prevent it, and if you can’t don’t feel bad about yourself. It’s not your fault!

However, everyone else has really great suggestions for keeping your blood sugar in check. Drinking the sugary sodas and things like that doesn’t necessarily cause GD – but it makes the symptoms worse. That’s why often the focus is on controlling it, not necessarily preventing it.

I would focus on exercise, because that alone will help your body become more sensitive to insulin. Additionally, you really want to increase your fiber intake. Studies have shown this to help reduce the risk. Best wishes!

Q: Not following gestational diabetes diet correctly.?
I know someone who is 39 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes around 30 weeks; her numbers are not very high usually like five or so more than what they should be. She is not going to put on insulin they just want her to control her diet. Well, she doesn’t really check her blood sugars and is not following a diet either. The doctors say that the baby is doing very well & I would like to know if her baby will be ok when it is born & are there any consequences she should be worried about? I just want to make sure they will both be ok! :]

A: The main worry with her not watching her diet is too much glucose (which her pancreas is not taking care of if she has gestational diabetes) passing though the placenta and to the baby, making the baby gain more weight then it should. This can result in complications during delivery (higher chance of c-section), and for the baby when its born (low blood sugar and jaundice).

Its important to follow a healthy diet when you have gestational diabetes, so please encourage her to follow it.

Q: Feeling worse on the gestational diabetes diet?
I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It explains a lot because I’ve gained weight rapidly without changing my diet, have high levels of amniotic fluid and at 29 weeks my daughter’s weight is estimated at 3.9 lbs! Since the diagnosis last week, I have been following the diet religiously and have been eating small meals every two hours, cutting out sugar and juices and counting carbs. And I have to say that I feel AWFUL. I feel tired and lethargic and feel hungry all the time, and even feel nauseous at times. I felt MUCH better before I was eating worse (carbs, pastas, sugars). Anyone else had this happen? I have an appointment with my doctor in a few days so I’ll ask him there but wanted to know if anyone else has experienced something similar. Is my body just adjusting to this new diet? Or is something wrong? Thanks!!!!

A: I was diagnosed with GD last week at 30 weeks. I felt the EXACT same way-totally yucky. I asked my midwife and she said it’s your body’s way of reprogramming yourself. She said it can take up to two weeks to notice a difference. However she said each should be better. (which it has been) It’s your body’s way of going through a small withdrawl from the bad carbs. Are you meeting with a nutritionalist? I also find taking a brisk 30 min walk helps me out a LOT!! Good luck!!!

Also-try adding more bulk fiber like veggies to your plate. Or try mixing fiber with protein so you’ll feel fuller longer.

Q: Gestational diet and loosing weight and I am pregnant with twins.?
Hey everyone I just started the gestational diabetes diet and i am starting to loose weight. Just this week I have lost 3 pounds. My pregnancy weight was 110, My current pregnancy weight with twins at 29 weeks is 142….I was 146. Just wondering if this is healthy at this stage of my pregnancy?

A: tell your dr because twins come early as it is you dont want to lose weight so they have a better chance of being heathly

Q: How much does it hurt if you cheat on a gestational diabetes diet?
I’m curious about this. I’ve been on a gestational diabetes diet very strictly for the last month. My blood sugars are very under control, no sugar in the urine, and I’m managing it with diet and exercise. But I am wondering what would happen if I cheated once. Does anyone know? My doctor seems to believe I already cheat here and there (can’t believe I haven’t had a taste of chocolate or soda since he told me.) He only slightly believes me because my blood sugars, even the ones he surprises me with, are always lower than the targets.

So… what would happen if I cheated?

A: No one knows to be honest.

First, one time cheating is probably not going to kill the baby, cause the baby to have deformities (especially if you’re in the last trimester like most gestational diabetic moms), or hurt the baby. It WILL make the baby create more insulin to combat the higher blood sugar. The more times that a baby makes more insulin for themselves like that, the more danger they are in of putting on weight and having problems when born. But just one time of blood sugar spiking is not likely to hurt them (if it did, then doctors wouldn’t dare do the glucose challenge tests on pregnant women.)

And of course the more control you have over it then the less likely one time cheating is to hurt. I mean, if you’re having to use insulin to try and control it, then your blood sugars are probably higher at times than you know, and it’s not worth the risk.

However, if something DID happen, would you forgive yourself? Because you couldn’t wait a few months?

There are ways to ’safely cheat’ if you really need something sweet. Some sweetners don’t raise blood sugar, but you have to be careful with those when pregnant, still it may be safer to do that one time than to raise your blood sugars. And of course you can always work your diet around fruits, fruit snacks, roll-ups, etc. Like if you’re dying for pie, then getting a pumpkin pie and having a small piece as a part of your dinner, then exercising afterwards, may let you cheat without having your blood raise.

Q: how to reduce fasting values with diet?.gestational diabetes.?
Hi all,
I have gestational diabetes .Since past 2 weeks, i have been on diet for that.I am always under 140 after 1 hr of meals but my fasting is always close to the upper range..like 93, 95 ,96.I am not able to keep it low.I tried walking after my dinner snack, reduce my carbs in snacks…its not helping.Any tips to bring it down without medication..please advise.
I am grateful for all the useful tips.

A: That’s actually a decent fasting. Even if it’s close to the range it’s still okay – it’s not like you want to be 20 points lower every morning!

There are a couple of things you can try:

– walking after dinner (as you are already doing)
– eating a good protein oriented snack at bedtime, preferrably something that breaks down slowly. In other words, don’t make it a glass of milk, make more like a lean meat or some cottage cheese.

The most effective way is to take a long-acting insulin such as Lantus.

Q: Any tips re diet for Gestational Diabetes?
Just been diagnosed and now on 3 tablets per day – you build up over 6 days. Sugar levels are all over the place it seems no matter what I eat and feel wierd most of the time – like I need sugar and can’t have it! Any tips? I know what I should be eating as my dad was Type 2!

A: Your sugars should get better as you get more medication, but they start you slowly (metformin, right?) because if you get it all at once you have gastrointestinal distress.

For now, concentrate on switching over to 5-6 small meals a day, always with whole grains or other low-glycemic carbohydrates. Never have a carb without a protein. Get plenty of protein and veggies.

It helps to get away from sugars and sweet stuff because then you stop craving it. However, there are a few tricks. One trick I’ve used that really gives you a rich chocolate flavor is to take unsweetened cocoa powder (I like the dark chocolate variety) and mix it up with light cool whip. If you only have like a 1/4 cup at a time it’s about 30 calories and it’s not enough to raise your blood sugars. Eat it really slowly and it tastes like chocolate mousse.

Also, SF ice creams and all the products with splenda taste a LOT better than they used to! The danger is not to have too much, and as gross as it sounds, if you can have some protein at the same time as some SF ice cream it will keep your blood sugar from spiking as much. So I always make myself have like a piece of cheese first, then I have my little mug or bowl of SF ice cream.

Good luck, I know the metformin can make your stomach hurt, so hang in there. And there is always insulin! Insulin works very well in pregnancy, but I think they figure they are more likely to get women to take their medicine if they don’t have to inject it.

diabetes diet plan

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about diabetes diet plan. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

Q: anyone with type2 diabetes have a diabetes diet plan to share?
looking for a weight loss plan for a type 2 diabetic, hope someone out there is willing to share it with me …will be greatly appreciated….

A: i dont know of a diet plan. but i can tell you whats working for me. i eat more during the day when im active and small meal at dinner along with a snack at bedtime. if im not hungry but i feel my blood sugar dropping i keep pediasure in the house to drink. it has lots of vitamins. low fat cereals and eggs for breakfast. during the day fruits, yogerts, pretzels, lowfat soups, a variety of things. i dont eat a lunch so to say. but i eat a serving of something every couple hours when im at work. south beach cereal bars are good to and you can always keep them on you for those hunger fits or when your low too. 100 calorie packs are good and cure sweet tooths. milk and gram crackers before bed keep my sugar up at night and when i have a snack with a little sugar in it i dont feel do deprived and hungry. 70 calorie packs of jello. im a huge salt finatic so pickles, crab meat, hard boiled eggs with salt, tomatoes, the choices are endless of low calorie things you can eat. i am losing on average 2-3 pounds a week doing this. and to tell you the truth i dont go out of my way to exercise much and my doctor would kill me to admit that lol.

Q: I have type 2 diabetes and will be starting P90x this week. Will I need to modify any of the diet plan?
I’ve been cleared by the doc for the program but is there anything anyone can recommend with the diet plan who has diabetes and followed the routine? So far I’m only taking metformin once a day. I found out about it 2 mo ago and pray I can get off it altogether with P90x.

A: Well the P90X has a pretty healthy diet so you shouldn’t have to. Just listen to your body, if you feel weak and dizzy be sure to eat a snack. Other than that you should be fine.
Good luck.

Q: where can i get a 7day diet plan for type 2 diabetes on the internet?
I have just been told I have Type 2 diabetes and I need to find a 7 day diet plan on the internet for free.

Welcome to diabetes and take it slow. Nothing drastic.It takes a while to learn and you will.
Welcome

Q: What is good diet plan for someone who has diabetes?
I’ve been a diabetic for approx 2 years now and I’m taking insulin four time a day. My sugar reading are still high and I think it has to do with my diet. I need some good diet plans. Thanks

A: Think Lifestyle change more than Diet. Lower carb, medium fat and protein . Beware of the snake oil salesmen there is no magical cure or diet but it doesn’t have to be boring. Most well controlled Diabetics I know eat better and taster food now than before they knew they had it.

Q: Can people with diabetes follow the Weight Watchers Diet Plan?

A: as long as you watch your sugar intact why not

Thanks.

A: While it is impossible to know what you should eat, we can make suggestions.
Metformin is safe and is the greatest help in managing my type 2 diabetes. Give it a go again.

Q: Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes?
So it’s been like a week since I found out I have GD. I don’t have my nutrition class until the 8th and on the phone, was only told no juice or pop until then. However, I did some research online and it sounds like I should be making some serious diet changes (like no more cereal for breakfast??) but different websites say different things. Some are drastic and you aren’t supposed to eat carbs at all whereas others say everything is okay in moderation. Please help by sharing what you know about a diet plan, if you can!

A: I have gd right now and I am currently 35 weeks pregnant. What I have done is eat protein with every meal and I’m now eating 3 small meals and 3 snacks everyday. I’ll give you an example of what I eat everyday.

Breakfast:
2 slices Complete Protein Bread(I get this from Trader Joes) You can eat any kind of whole grain bread. 2 tblspn all natural peanut butter. 1 tblspn for each slice.
I usually toast the bread.

Snack 1:
1 cup frozen fruit,
6 ounces of yogurt(preferably greek and unsweetened)
1 scoop of protein powder
I usually mix some ice in and make a smoothie.

Lunch:
2 slices whole grain bread
lettuce, tomato, carrot, celery
2 ounces of turkey
2 tblspn avocado
1 small apple

Snack 2:
small orange
1 ounce cheese
6 crackers

Dinner:
2/3 cup rice
1 cup broccoli
2 ounces chicken
1-2 tsp veg or olive oil

Snack 3:
2 tblspn nuts
3 graham crackers
6 ounces light yogurt

This is just an example, but it is kind of a guideline. Once you start the diet you just figure out wha tis working for you and your blood sugar and you go from there.

Q: A diet plan for someone with diabetes?

A: Please see the webpage for more details on Diabetes diet.

A: Assuming it is TYPE 2 diabetes that runs in your family (Type 1 is the rarer “severe” kind that is not preventable):

You should actually try and exercise 45 min, 5 days per week. The more you move, the better. Walk everywhere.

Do note that some cases of Type 2 diabetes tend to run very strong in families, and there is always a chance that you may still develop it strictly due to genetics. But the good news is:

-If you do end up developing Type 2 diabetes, you will be able to control it better and stay healthier if you follow a healthy lifestyle.

Either way, we ALL need to follow a healthy lifestyle to stay healthy period, diabetes or not.

Good luck and congrats for being proactive with your health! It will serve you well in the long run no matter what!

Q: Can you recommend a diet plan to gain weight?
My father is 58years old and healthy as far as I know, no diabetes, heart disease, etc. Around 8 years ago, he was operated for his cataract, but he is totally fine now (though he can’t carry heavy objects anymore).He also has no vices, just drinks like once to twice a month. He is also physically active, not really heavy but at least sweats from it. He wants to gain weight by following a diet plan, with meals for breakfats, etc. ope you can help. A link or personal opinion will be very helpful. Thank you!

A: Sample 1

breakfast while on the weight gain diet includes granola, chopped nuts, a banana, milk and juice.

A lunch would involve 1/2 an avocado, a can of tuna in oil, two sliced tomatoes, a handful of olives, mixed salad leaves, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a tbsp of sesame seeds, and whole grain crackers. You are also allowed snacks spaced mid-way between meals, and must eat a sensible dinner.

Tips

The key to formulating any meal for weight gain is to concentrate on a sensible blend of complex carbohydrates , lean protein , and healthy fats . When attempting to gain weight, it is often beneficial to eat multiple small meals per day, rather than a few large meals. Especially when coupled with exercise, eating multiple small meals encourages your body to use the calories to build lean tissue (muscle).

Sample 2

Breakfast: Banana and milk or banana shake or smoothie, whole-grain toast, fruits, granola, nuts. Eat more fruit and drink less juice.
Do not give milk mixed with ghee to your child. It is not healthy.

Lunch: Roti/chapatti/wholegrain bread, rice, green vegetables, paneer (cottage cheese), dal, chickpeas (chole), black-eyed beans (lobia), rajma, whole wheat pudding (dalia), etc Dinner: Similar to lunch

In-between meals:: fruit, sandwich, yogurt (curd), milk, cheese, salad

Say No To

Avoid deep fried snacks like samosa, pakodas, bhujia etc.

Avoid fast foods including donut.

Q: Diet and supplements for a diabetes patient? and things to avoid?
I am asking this for my mom. She takes insulin and feels sick often. She’s not too old, in her 40’s but it feels like shes 80. She often feels pain at heart, and her legs and arms
right now i believe her diet SUCKS. she’s not obese even though she eats alot of oily food, but i think it does effect her diabetes. so any tips and suggestions will help plus a complete diet plan [breakfast,lunch,snacks,dinner] and things to avoid…
thanks

A: Your mum needs to go on a serious diet, if she has sugar diabetes, she cannot eat oily food or any such food related to junk foods or foods that have carbohydrates,
The liver digests carbohydrates by breaking them down into simple sugars, or glucose, which stimulates the production of insulin in the pancreas. The insulin functions to get the sugar into the body’s cells to be used as energy. The two different types of carbohydrates affect the production of insulin differently—when digesting simple carbohydrates, insulin levels spike faster, and the carbs are used up more quickly for energy. This explains why many who turn to a candy bar for a quick supply of energy find that their energy levels crash when the “sugar high” comes to an end. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest, resulting in longer lasting energy, and less of an insulin reaction in the body.

Which are found in fruits and dairy products are more easily digested by the body. They are also often found in processed, refined foods such as white sugar, pastas, and white bread. which take longer for the body to digest, and are most commonly found in vegetables (cellulose), whole grain breads and pasta, brown rice, and legumes. Foods with unrefined grains, such as brown rice, retain complex carbs, unlike refined grains, such as white rice. This is because the refining process removes some of the grain’s fiber and nutrients. Eating a serving of whole grain cereal such as oatmeal will fill you up and give you longer lasting energy than a bowl of sugary cereal due to the way the body processes and uses the carbohydrates.

Benefits of Polysaccharides in Goji Berries

One of the best best things found in Goji Berries are the high level of polysaccharides. Studies have shown that polysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessary for proper immune function and intercellular communication. These polysaccharides can enhance health by maintaining normal cell growth and thus may help slow the aging process. This isn’t to say that you can eat a bunch of junk food and expect to beabsolved by topping it off with a handful of Goji Berries. It’s best to stick with a healthy diet and include foods such as Goji Berries for optimal health.
Here is a list of great benefits to help your Mum and her diet!
I do recomend her to take this juice it will help.

Below is a list of 10 great benefits of polysaccharides:

1) Inhibit tumor growth
2) Prevent cancer
3) Neutralize the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
4) Help normalize blood pressure
5) Help balance blood sugar
6) Combat autoimmune disease
7) Act as an anti-inflammatory
Balance immune function & the Digestive system
9) Lower cholesterol and blood lipids
10) Increase calcium absorption

Here are the websites………

Q: Where can I get list of foods (for a week’s diet plan) good for a diabetic person?
WITH ALL DIET COMPONENT AVAILABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
My dad, 47, has a diabetes (type 2) and I wanna give him his weekly diet plan from now on after he has reached a sugar level (?) of 14 recently. All the food should be available in our country, or at least here in Asia. All I found on-line were either UK- or US-based.

A: Here are few sites….. Hope this might help you

http://www.diabetesinfocenter.org

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/category

http://www.healthy-diabetic-recipes.co.u…

http://www.recipeland.com/recipes

http://www.diabetesthesilentkiller.com

http://www.bellybytes.com/recipes

http://diabeticrecipes.blogspot.com

http://www.worldfamousrecipes.org

http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics

http://www.seniormag.com/links

You can also buy the cook books from the following website.

Q: 7 day diet for diabetes?
how to controle you diabetes with a diet plan

A: One of the best ways to help control Diabetes when it comes to diet is if you have something that you really like to eat such as rice just take small portions. By taking small portions and in moderation you can still enjoy the foods you love without feeling deprived.

I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what other suggestions they may have that might be of help.

diabetes diets

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Q: Diabetes diets…?
I see on Amazon.com like 5 different diets that promise to heal diabetes, I believe that is a huge claim, especially since the diets are all very different, you know one vegan, one low fat and high carb and another low carb and high protein…does anyone have experience with these type of diets.

Frankly low carb makes the most sense since it is insulin one is trying to control.

Is anyone aware of a website that compares all of these programs?

A: Hello my friend,
I have tried many different diets, all in an effort to control my blood sugar. The only one that I have great success with is the low carb diet.

When you eat any type of carbs, they turn into sugar in you blood stream.

Even a lot of low glycemic foods didn’t work for me (keep in mind that everyones system is different, it is best to experiment and measure your blood sugar, this will let you know exactly what you can eat).

Also, what I found out the hard way is that large meals (even low carb meals) made my blood sugar go up.

What I do is follow a low carb diet, keep the meals to a certain size and exercise.

Here is a sight that you might find useful:

http://www.diabetes911.net/index.php

There is a great book called Dr. Bastien’s Diabetes Solution. This book has been a life saver for me.

Dr. Bernstein has been a type l diabetic since he was around 9 or 10. He is now over 70 years old and is actively practicing medicine.

He found out how to control his blood sugar and became a doctor at the age of around 45.

When he was first diagnosed, his life expectancy was less than 40 years of age.

Even though he is a type l diabetic, the covers both type l & ll
diabetes in his book.

He even has a cook book now, with delicious recipes, that are easy to prepare.

I hope this helps.

Ollie G

http://www.df4u2.com

Q: does Cinnamon help in diabetes diets?
I was just wondering how cinnamon helped in a diabetic diet. i saw some type of cinnamon tablets in an diabetic isle.

A: This ordinary spice is rich in magnesium which is essential for certain enzyme functions and the biochemical processes of the body. By adding just a half a teaspoon in your daily diet can increase your glucose metabolism to help reduce your blood sugar levels. However, some people may require more than a half a teaspoon, it depends on the person. Give it 2-3 weeks and see what it will do for you and Type 2 diabetes, you may be pleasantly surprised.

There are many other health benefits that cinnamon offers your body, you can read more at this web page.

Good luck to you.

Q: Do people with different types of diabetes need different types of diets?
(There are 3 types of diabetes.) I need to know for a science project. When I research it they just have the same recipes for all types.

A: Although there are different causes (types) of diabetes, the one constant is that the pancreas does not produce enough of it’s own insulin to properly process what is eaten and results in high blood sugars. This happens in all forms. Therefore, the diet is the same regardless of what type, when it was developed and why. We’re treating the issue of high blood sugar.

Q: anyone who has diabetes and knows good diets and what to shop for?
well today i just found out i have diabetes. and im pregnant so that really is no good for my baby. but can someone else who has diabetes give me an example of a shopping list for people with diabetes cus i really want to follow through on eating right. not jsut for me but for the lil one inside of me.

A: All Wheat, everything Diet (diet is better for you than light if you read the labels), less sodium, and more fat free items.
Diabetes causes many other problems so if you have a lot of fat, sodium, and carbs your blood vessels can be damaged and you will have many other health problems.. Too much fat is bad for the heart.
It’s difficult!
Good Luck

Q: How can the use of low and high GL diets be used in diabetes treatment?
I’ve been reading about it please?

A: The GI index is just a way of working out how the food will affect your blood glucose level. High GI foods will cause a rapid rise in blood sugars and the drop afterwards. Low GI foods cause blood glucose levels to go up more slowly as they are absorbed and broken down slowly so they are better for diabetics. This type of food is things like most fruit and veg, wholegrain foods etc.

Q: Why are people who have high-fat diets at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes?
im doing a food tech assessment and i need to elaborate on this point. please help!

A: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/

Q: what are some successful diets for diabetes 2?
for a senior with high blood pressure and gout too?

A: check out www.fifty50.com for info on low glycemic index, but more importantly, check out www.amazon.com and buy a used book for about $8 ($4 book, $4 shipping) that has recipes and info about why you should follow the low glycemic index if you have diabetes (or even if you dont).

The Good Carb Cookbook : Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback) by sandra woodruff

read some of the 58 reviews and you will see why this book will help someone with diabetes. Good luck!

A: Here are some websites with diabeties diet ideas and recipies you may like:

http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/overview.jsp

http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/

Q: What is the balance diets and necessary precautions to be taken for diabetes patients ?

A: The easiest thing you can do is to use carbohydrates sparingly. Carbs turn to sugarwhen it is absorbed in the blood stream. Even fruits and vegetables contain a certain amount pf natural sugar. The only known foods that do not contain any sugar are meats. But that doesn’t mean you should live on a meat diet. That could lead to heart desease and high colesterol. Here is a sample meal plan for you to follow:
Breakfast:
1 toast
cereal
egg
grits

Lunch
Tuna sandwhich
Half banana
juice or water

Snack
1 apple
or
half a sandwhich

Supper
half cup carrots
small baked potato
1 cup green beans
2 chicken legs

email me at phoenix2304@hotmail.com formore info

Q: i have diabetes and other health problems which calls for 3 different diets does anyone no of a free web site?
i need to find diets plans that will fit my situation that is free. please help.

A: http://www.sparkpeople.com
http://www.fitday.com
http://www.stayfit.com

http://www.nutritiondata.com

and if all else fails contact me for some more ideas.

Most problems can be met with low carb food plan then adjust from there.

Most of us have to live with low carb for our diabetes and heart healthy for our blood pressure the doctors assure us is not good even if it is in the normal range. What else? Coumedin?? not too much problem.

Q: How will be the weight gain in the women with gestational diabetes….?
I am about 33 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed gestational diabetes in my 28th week. Now I am controlling my sugar levels with the diet given by the doctor. I did not gain any weight since 4 weeks with this diet. My total weight gain in 33 weeks is 20 pounds. But I am worrying that did not gain any weight during these 4 weeks with Gest.Diabetes diet…Can somebody help me in this…?

A: if you are overweight, you don’t have to worry about not gaining weight during pregnancy if you’re following the gestational diabetic diet – the diet is taking off the fat, but your baby is still getting the nutrition it needs.

Q: Can diabetes be controlled by diet and exercise alone for how many years?
have a question:

dont know for how many years it can be like this with good diet and exercise?

curious . any answers .

-bob

I searched and searched all over for alternative ideas when my doctor’s advice was to take more drugs. Once I stumbled on the obvious, (natural foods), the rest was easy.

A: national diabetes association

Q: Has anyone tried the Diabetes DTOUR diet? If so what did you think of it? Can you tell me more about it?
I don’t have diabetes but, according to questions I answered on the Prevention website this would be one of the diets that I could benefit from to lose weight and – especially – belly fat.

A: check out PCRM.ORG for more info

Q: Is it normal to lose weight on the gestational diabetes diet?
I lost 3 lbs in 4 days & this seems weird to me being 30 weeks pregnant. Did anyone lose weight while doing this diet?

A: I think because you have to follow a diabetic diet it is normal to loose weight. My daughter in law lost 35 lbs during the course of her pregnancy she looks and feels great !

american diabetes diet

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about american diabetes diet. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

Q: Where can I get a free copy of the American Diabetes Association Diet?

A: on their website

Q: vegan diet reverses diabetes symptoms, study finds, what do you think?
People who want to lose weight don’t realize that a low-fat vegan diet, cutting out all meat and dairy. Lowered their blood sugar move and lost more weight than people on a standard American Diabetes Association diet.
If you knew you could be healthy and slim if you became a vegetarian would you do it?
Vicious little monsters!
You was not in that study. Your such a liar.
Don’t justiftly your eating of dead animals.

A: It most likely will help, and will certainly slow down any effect.

However diabetes is caused by a flukeworm that must be killed.

Diabetes

All diabetics have a common fluke parasite, Eurytrema pancreaticum, the pancreatic fluke of cattle, in their own pancreas. It seems likely that we get it from cattle, repeatedly, by eating their meat or dairy products in a raw state. It is not hard to kill with a zapper but because of its infective stages in our food supply we can immediately be reinfected.

Eurytrema will not settle and multiply in our pancreas without the presence of wood alcohol (methanol). Methanol pollution pervades our food supply — it is found in processed food including bottled water, artificial sweetener, soda pop, baby formula and powdered drinks of all kinds including health food varieties. I presume wood alcohol is used to wash equipment used in manufacturing. If your child has diabetes, use nothing out of a can, package or bottle except regular milk, and no processed foods.

http://www.drclark.net/en/drclark_protocol/illnesses/diabetes.php

Q: looking for a web site under a name of american doctor for diet control and controling diabetes mellitus?
his name probably starts with M and the site contains a lot of information about health diet and combating cholestrol , high blood sugar as well as healthy food

A: I would suggest mayoclinic.com there is alot of info there

Q: What is wrong if you have elevated sugar level, but don’t have diabetes?
The person is over 45, male, African American and Native Indian. Their sugar level have been elevated for a period of time, but have been told they don’t have diabetes. How should his diet change?

A: There are many things he can do to feel better.

He can exercise on a regular basis, understand how foods can affect him, medications (but a doctor would have to prescribe them), and natural supplements to fill in nutritional gaps.

Some great supplements for balancing sugar are cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, fenugreek and the list could go on. I will give you a website that will help explain these are more information on diabetes.

If your blood sugar levels are elevated for long periods of time it can make your body age much quicker, so it is very important to keep your levels in a normal range.

Here is the website.

Good luck to you.

Q: Can anyone make a concept map out of this?
John Rocke is a 45 yr old divorced man with no children. He has a history of diabetes mellitus and poor control of blood glucose levels. Mr. Rocke is unemployed and currently receives unemployment compensation. He lives alone is a second floor apartment. Mr. Rocke had developed gangrene in the toe and failed to seek prompt medical attention; as a result, a left below the knee amputation was necessary.
Mr. Rocke is in his second postoperative day and his vital signs are stable. The stump is splinted and has a soft dressing. The wound is approximating well without signs of infection. He has not performed ROM exercises or turning since his surgery, complaining of severe pain. When the nurse goes into the room, he yells, “Get out!” I don’t want anyone to see me like this” No one has visited him since his hospitalization. He is tolerating an 1800-kcal American Diabetes Association diet and is using a urinal independently.He is on blood glucose with reg. insulin subcutaneously.

A: I can but I cant take graphics and put it in here. You are asking about a Cognet concept map right?

Q: my husband was just diagnosed with diabetes II, he is in complete denial. How do I get him with the program?
He is supposed to control his diet but he still eating the same old crap and is also a big meal skipper. Rather than knowing he is predisposed to diabetes because of his familiy history and being african american, he assumes its just something he can’t prevent.

A: You really can’t. This is a journey he needs to take, and most of us have taken it. About the best thing you could do is check with your doc’s office or local hospital to keep an eye out for diabetes education classes. Sign both of you up and attend together. Sometimes just knowing he’s not alone and hearing others’ ideas of how they live healthier can boost his motivation. There is also a really good 30-minute TV show called DLife on CNBC on Sunday afternoons that you could record and watch together.

Q: Should the U.S. start imposing diet restrictions on overweight Americans?
With rising levels of obesity and diabetes in Americans today the U.S. has done very little to try and curb the appetites of some very unhealthy people. Because fast food chains like McDonalds are so wealthy, they are able to bypass all health restrictions and sell food that is laden with thousand of calories per serving. Should the United States start imposing restrictions on Americans who are overweight.

A: Although I don’t agree that the U.S. should enforce diet restrictions…I also don’t believe my tax dollars should pay for their medical bills….Overweight people have a greater propensity for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and a number of other diseases that they impose on themselves because they are fat. We’ve already got a problem w/ health care in this country…I don’t want to subsidize their unhealthy life style. That goes for smokers also.

Q: Have been recently diagnosed with diabetes I’m supposed to try to treat it with diet, but never got a diet
Just got diagnosed a day ago. My doctor’s nurse called and said I have to try to control it by diet. I wouldn’t be able to go to the nutritionalist until next week. Every website that I checked, including the American Diebetic Ass. doesn’t give me any information unless I join something. When joining, or course, I cost something. I unfortunately am broke and can’t afford to spend money to get information about what to eat, when to eat, how to set up meals, you name it. Can anyone help me, free of charge? Thanks so much!

A: Someone suggested replacing regular soda with diet soda, however, it is still packed with sugar, so if you can, avoid all soda alltogether. The less carbs and sugar you eat the better. Check the content info on all foods you eat, you’d be surprised how many unsuspecting foods are packed with sugar. For instance one table spoon of ketchup has about a half table spoon of sugar in it. White rice, potatoes, pasta are all starchy, carbohydrate foods. If you need some carbs, go with whole-grain or whole-wheat pasta/bread. Diabetes generally lasts a lifetime unless you get it under control in the beginning, then you can get rid of it. With that being said, I think you should consider this a second chance and maintain the willpower to exercise, eat as little sugar and carbs as possible, drink water, etc. It may feel like boot camp for a few months, but isn’t it worth going through with it and getting rid of diabetes? I knew one woman who was also at an early stage of diabetes and she was told that if she restricted sweets and carbs from her diet and lost some weight it would go away – she didn’t have the willpower to do that, so now she is stuck with diabetes for the rest of her life. If you’re carrying arorund extra weight, start a regular exercise program, because losing weight also helps with treating diabetes. Good luck to you in finding the willpower to beat this!

Q: What sort of structured diet might work for me?
Here are some facts about myself:
.5′7-233lbs, 23 year old Native American female
. Ovo-lacto vegetarian (I eat eggs & Milk.)
.I carry a lot of my weight in the stomach and bum.
.No outstanding health issues, except periodic vertigo.
.Family history of Diabetes.

I believe I might have an abnormal sensitivity to sugars and carbohydrates–if I eat even a little I tend to crave more food. Low carb diets do interest me, however I’m vegetarian and had problems even with ‘South Beach.’

My goal is to begin diet/exercise in June, losing about 2lbs per week. Goal weight 170 by January 2008.

What diet plan might work best for me? Any book or website resources very appreciated.

Thank you

A: Well, for me… DIETS DON’T WORK
What does… is common sense. When finally you reach a point when you are sufficiently disgusted with yourself… I mean really disgusted…if you aren’t, it won’t work, then you can start to make a life change. Its not a diet. You have to change the way you live your life.
1. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up. If you fail… its just a new starting point.
2. Shut your mouth. You don’t need to eat all that crap. And its craps isn’t it? ISN’T IT? Get real. All your life you’ve heard what is normal… eat right, All the facts are right in front of you. Pay attention. Serving sizes DO matter.
3. Get off your butt. You must exercise. Bottom line… you must burn more calories than you take in. Period.

It worked for me. See that my pic over there? Thats my “I lost 80 pounds” grin. Its simple…1, 2, 3.
This is my mantra… repeat it over and over as needed:
Never give up.
Shut your mouth.
Get off butt.
Good luck!

Q: why do african americans eat a poor ,high fat diet that leads to a greater rate of heart disease?
i have read that african americans ,on average have poor deit conscious lifestyles. as a result they suffer a disproportionate amout of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.Is it just a cultural thing where they were raised in households that had poor dietary choices?

A: They eat it for the same reason i do, it tastes better. Fatty foods are very good tasting. I think they have the same attitude i do, have a good time while you are alive. If i had the choice to have a lot less fun and live longer or more pleasure and have a shorter life, I would choose the latter. It’s more of a cultural thing than a race thing by far.

Q: is having just a bit of cherokee blood enough to cause diabetes?
i have a grandfather that was 1/8th cherokee and on my other side of the family i have a grandmother that was from north carolina and although i don’t know if she was native american she really looked native physically and there was a name “barefoot” in the geneology book. anyway i had a test of a high glucose reading recently and it was like pre-diabetic but i have changed my diet and now at home i have been testing myself and it’s been normal ranges. my question is can a little bit of native american blood cause diabetes since it’s so prevalent among their race? i’m skinny and athletic so i’m not the typical diabetic type.
the only person in my immediate family that had it was my grandmother from north carolina and she was 70 when diagnosed so i’m trying to figure out why i’m getting a test result back of pre-diabetes when i’m extremely athletic and fit and have a healthy diet. although when i test myself lately i’m normal. could the test have been wrong?

A: Diabetes is a complex disease, and there is no simple way to determine your risk. If members of your immediate family have or had the disease, you may be at increased risk for developing it. It is also strongly correlated to your sex and your body type. If you’re female and heavy-set, you are more prone to developing it.
It is inaccurate to try to assess your risk based on the race of your ancestors. While some races are known to have higher prevalence of diabetes than others, it is far more related to their individual life-styles rather than their ethnicity or race.

Q: Do you think people are getting sicker?
Do you think the Standard American diet (burger and fries) along with all the chemicals and fake sugars and trans fats as well as a health system that values drugs over preventative measures is causing the rises in percent of obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders etc? Does anyone else think this? or do you think it’s fine the way it is? Please reply with your opinion, thanks.

A: I do think that our diets are causing us to get more ill.
I don’t believe in some things that some places are doing, such as making trans fats illegal (like Bloomberg did in New York)… which is just dumb.
Instead of the government controlling what we can or can’t eat, I think that they should be more focused on teaching more about health in the schools.
Sure, we need to better our diets, but it is a free country, and if someone wants to eat McDonald’s every day of their life, that’s their business.

Q: Causes of type 2 diabetes?
My friend’s brother developed type 2 diabetes not too long ago. He was not overweight, and had a relatively healthy diet. He occasionally ate junk food, as most Americans do. Also, diabetes does not run in his family.

The only thing I can think that was out of the ordinary is that he is college-age and drank ALOT.

Can this cause type 2 diabetes? If not, what could be the culprit?

A: Health care providers do not yet know what causes diabetes. The following factors may increase your chance of getting diabetes:

Family history of diabetes
African-American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian-American race or ethnic background
Being overweight
Age (Chances increase with age)
Taking certain medicines
Being pregnant*
*Pregnancy puts extra stress on a woman’s body that causes some women to develop diabetes. Blood sugar levels often return to normal after childbirth. Yet, women who get diabetes during pregnancy have an increased chance of developing diabetes later in life.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of fat?
. Which of the following is NOT a function of fat?

protection of organs
insulation of the body
quick source of energy
production of the sex hormones

2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?

proteins
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals

3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, forms hormones, and antibodies?

lipids
proteins
minerals
carbohydrates

4. What statement best describes the typical American diet?

It contains too little protein.
It contains too little fat.
It contains too many fruits and vegetables.
It contains too much sugar.

5. If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?

glucose
lactose
cellulose
glycogen

6. Which statement best describes minerals and their function?

Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth.
Minerals are organic compounds used in energy production.
Minerals provide energy when carbohydrates are not available.
Minerals are elements which help to build cells and repair body tissues.

7. When an oil is changed to a solid, trans fat, like in the production of some margarines, what is the process called?

hydrogenation
synthesis
assimilation
integration

8. Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is needed by all body cells to produce energy?

glucose
sucrose
glycogen
starch

9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?

61
92
207
255

10. What type of fat simulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?

unsaturated fat
saturated fat
phospholipids
lipoprotein

11. Which medical condition is not related to one’s nutrition?

diabetes mellitus
obesity
atherosclerosis
bronchitis

12. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way?

more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef
a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home
the emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet
more available information on the nutritional content of foods

13. Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, Suzie’s calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?

obesity
anorexia nervosa
bulimia
fitness

14. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins?

amino acids
cellulose
triglycerides
phospholipids

15. Why must all essential amino acids be present in the body at the same time for growth and repair to take place?

It takes the body too long to make the essential amino acids.
Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent.
Too much energy will be used up to make them.
The body will have to start breaking down fat to make them.

16. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth?

potassium
sodium
iron
calcium

17. Which vitamin found in citrus fruits and tomatoes is necessary for iron absorption, collagen formation, and increasing the function of the immune system?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D

18. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

the energy needs of the body at rest
calories needed by the body during physical activity
rate at which a person needs calories during the day
rate at which food is converted to energy

19. Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

removal of waste products from the body
circulation of substances through the blood
temperature regulation and sweat production
production of hormones

20. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food resulting in higher calories?

fat
vitamins
water
fiber

21. A man’s weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percentages?

5%
10%
15%
20%

22. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?

Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Institutes of Health
Centers for Dise

A: 1- production of the sex hormones
2- carbohydrates
3- proteins
4-It contains too much sugar.
5-glycogen
6-Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth.
7-synthesis
8-glucose
9-255
10-saturated fat
11-bronchitis
12-a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home
13-obesity
14-triglycerides
15-Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent.
16-calcium
17- vitamin c
18-rate at which a person needs calories during the day
19- production of hormones
20- fat
21- 20%
22- Food and Drug Administration

Q: This is from the American Diabetic Association?
I’m more interested in how “Lisa”, patient mentioned in article was not testing correctly as stated by her doctor, any thoughts on this?

_____________________________________________

How can your A1C test results help your control? Here are two examples.

Bob D., 49 years old, has type 2 diabetes. For the past seven years, he and his doctor have worked to control his blood sugar levels with diet and diabetes pills. Recently, Bob’s control has been getting worse. His doctor said that Bob might have to start insulin shots. But first, they agreed that Bob would try an exercise program to improve control.

That was three months ago. Bob stuck to his exercise plan. Last week, when the doctor checked Bob’s blood sugar, it was near the normal range. But the doctor knew a single blood test only showed Bob’s control at that time. It didn’t say much about Bob’s overall blood sugar control.

The doctor sent a sample of Bob’s blood to the lab for an A1C test. The test results would tell how well Bob’s blood sugar had been controlled, on average, for the past few months. The A1C test showed that Bob’s control had improved. With the A1C results, Bob and the doctor had proof that the exercise program was working. The test results also helped Bob know that he could make a difference in his blood sugar control.

The A1C test can also help someone with type 1 diabetes. Nine-year-old Lisa J. and her parents were proud that she could do her own insulin shots and urine tests. Her doctor advised her to begin a routine of two shots a day and to check her blood sugar as well.

Lisa kept records of all her test results. Most were close to the ideal range. But at her next checkup, the doctor checked her blood and found her blood sugar level was high. The doctor sent a sample of Lisa’s blood for an A1C test. The results showed that Lisa’s blood glucose control had in fact been poor for the last few months.

Lisa’s doctor asked Lisa to do a blood sugar check. To the doctor’s surprise, Lisa turned on the timer of her meter before pricking her finger and putting the blood drop on the test strip. The doctor explained to Lisa and her parents that the way Lisa was testing was probably causing the blood sugar test errors.

With time and more accurate blood sugar results, Lisa and her parents got better at using her results to keep food, insulin, and exercise in balance. At later checkups, her blood sugar records and the A1C test results showed good news about her control.

A1C tests can help:
Here’s an update from the original article:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/news/view.aspx?id=627833&xid=nl_EverydayHealthManagingDiabetes_20090609

A: Annie….I really liked the information you have provided here about the importance of the A1C test, but remember this, tests are fallible to a degree. They are “Instrumental” at best. The only other problem here is, you lead the reader to think that maybe you are comparing the two scenarios, which after thinking about it, I am hoping that is NOT the case.
Think of the A1C as the reflection of “Work Done” as a diabetic. In other words see that the A1C shows the effort the patient has expended in terms of exercise, in the elimination of excess static sugars in the blood. Having said that, exercise for patients of Type I and Type II are equally beneficial.
It is equally beneficial to understand that the insulan production of a type I is usually too little or non-existant, hence the reliance on Insulin replacement therapy. So then the question is, how much exercise in comparison to static blood sugar and insulin infusion. There in lies the problem with type I’s, concerning hypoglycemia or insulin shock. It is truly a difficult prospect to encure and then alleviate or at best manage. Unfortuneately, this then requires a higher level of “Proper Testing Protocol” throughout the day, everyday. Not just in terms of the pain issue, but in the term of the mundane routine. Typically, stellar adherence to proper protocol in testing is not within the grasp of most 9 year olds, again, I say in “most” 9 year olds. This then, becomes the weak link. And “Balance is then crucial”.

I pray that the child Lisa does well, the future for her will depend on her adherance now. I am sure that you see the effects of Type I diabetes far outways those of the Type II, only in that of the differance of age.

diabetes diet food

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about diabetes diet food. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

A: Here are some websites with diabeties diet ideas and recipies you may like:

http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/overview.jsp

http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/

Q: what are your thoughts on the raw food diet and Diabetes?
I heard it can cure type 1 and type 2 is it true?

A: Nothing can cure type 1 except a pancreas transplant. As for type 2, it can only be controlled to the point of appearing normal, it will never go away completely.

Q: I need a diabetes diet food list.?

A: You need to talk with a dietitian who can take your eating style, likes and dislikes into consideration while working up a diet for you. All of the above are acceptable only if you are into a particular dietary habit. How do you get a lot of protein for example if you are vegetarian? If you live in northern Alaska how do you get fruits and nuts in the winter? It can be done but a dietitian needs to show you how in each of these instances.

Q: what type of food are recommended for people living with diabetes, full diet!!?

A: Diabetes Food Pyramid
Grains, Beans, and Starchy Vegetables
Choose whole-grain foods such as whole-grain bread or crackers, tortillas, bran cereal, brown rice, or bulgar. They’re nutritious and high in fiber.
Choose beans as a good source of fiber.
Use whole-wheat or other whole-grain flours in cooking and baking.
Eat more low-fat beads such as bagels, tortillas, English muffins, and pita bread.
For snacks, try pretzels or low-fat crackers.
A serving can be:
1 slice bread
1/2 small bagel, English muffin, or pita bread
1/2 hamburger or hot dog bun
1 6-inch tortilla
4 to 6 crackers
1/2 cup cooked cereal, pasta, or bulgur
1/3 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup dry cereal
1/2 cup cooked beans, lentils, peas, or corn
1 small potato
1 cup winter squash
1/2 cup sweet potato or yam

Vegetables
(3-5 servings)
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables without added sauces, fats, or salt.
Choose more dark green and deep yellow vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, romaine, carrots, chillies, and pepers.
A serving can be:
1 cup raw vegetables
1/2 cup cooked vegetables
1/2 cup tomato or vegetable juice

Fruits
(2-4 servings)
Choose whole fruits more often than juices. They have more fiber.
Choose fruits and fruit juices without added sweeteners or syrups.
Choose citrus fruit such as oranges, grapefruit, or tangerines.
A serving can be:
1 small fresh fruit
1/2 cup canned fruit
1/4 cup dried fruit
1/2 cup fruit juice

Milk
(2-3 servings)
Choose low-fat or nonfat milk or yogurt.
Yogurt has natural sugar in it. It can also have added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Yogurt with artificial sweeteners has fewer calories than yogurt with added sugar.
A serving can be:
1 cup milk
1 cup yogurt

Meat and Others
(2-3 servings)
Choose fish and poultry more often. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey
Select lean cuts of beef, veal, pork or wild game.
Trim all visable fat from meat.
Bake, roast, broil, grill, or boil instead of frying or adding fat.
A serving can be:
2 to 3 oz. cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish
1/2 to 3/4 cup tuna or cottage cheese
2 to 3 oz. cheese
1 egg*
2 Tbsp. peanut butter*
4 oz. tofu*
* equivalent to 1 oz. of meat

Fats, Sweets, and Alcohol
Fats
Eat less fat.
Eat less saturated fat. It is found in meat and animal products such as hamburger, cheese, bacon, and butter.
Saturated fat is usually solin at room temperature.
A serving can be:
1/8 avocado
1 Tbsp. cream cheese or salad dressing
1 tsp. butter, margarine, oil, or mayonnaise
10 peanuts

Sweets
Choose sweets less often because they are high in fat and sugar.
When you do eat sweets, make them part of your healthy diet. Don’t eat them as extras.
A serving can be:
1/2 cup ice cream
1 small cupcake or muffin
2 small cookies

Alcohol
If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount and have it with a meal. Check with your health professional about a safe amount for you.

http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/MealPlanner/pyramid.htm

Diabetic Recipes

http://www.recipegoldmine.com/diabetic/diabetic.html

Q: food diet for prone diabetes ?????
i am prone to diabetes, my mom has it and her mom has it, is there certain foods i should eat to help prevent it ??? if so, what foods ?

A: Hi Memaid!

Reduce the amount of dietary fat. The current American Diabetes association guidelines advise that less than 7-10% of calories should come from saturated fat. These are the fats that raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol should be less than 200-300 mg per day. Additionally, intake of trans-unsaturated fats should be minimized. These are better known as partially hydrogenated oils. Reducing fat intake may help contribute to modest weight loss.

Keep protein intake in the range of 15-20% of total calories. Choices low in fat are recommended such as nonfat dairy products, legumes, skinless poultry, fish and lean meats. To keep the cholesterol content in range, approximately 6 ounces of protein per day is recommended. This is about the size of 2 decks of cards.

Carbohydrate choices should come from whole grains breads, cereals, pasta, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables. Increasing dietary fiber is a general guideline for the entire population rather than specifically for people with diabetes. Portions and type of carbohydrate affect calories and is reflected by weight and blood glucose control. Learning to read labels for total carbohydrate rather than sugar provides the best information for blood sugar control.

Limit sources of high calorie and low nutritional value foods, including those with a high content of sugars. Sugar-containing foods should be substituted for other carbohydrate sources (such as potatoes) instead of just adding them on to the meal.

A registered dietitian can help you best decide how to balance your diet with carbohydrates, protein and fat.

Q: I have a two-year-old cat on diet food and she is still not losing weight, could she have diabetes?

A: The difference between cat “diet” food and regular food usually is added fiber that allows kitty to feel “satisfied” without adding calories. However, just like with humans who can gain weight by eating too much low-fat and lite foods, if kitty is eating too much diet food, she will still gain weight.

More important than the type of food you feed is the amount you feed. If kitty is not losing on the amount of food you are feeding right now, decrease the amount fed by 10-15%. Wait a few months and recheck kitty’s weight. If still not losing, decrease by another 10-15% and so on.

Also, as someone before me suggested, meal feeding is often helpful too. It makes it easier to control how much you are feeding kitty. Feeding 2-4 meals a day is recommended based on what your schedule allows. I feed my kitties 2 meals a day and they do great!

It is unlikely your cat has any type of disease keeping her from losing weight. However, I still recommend for all kitties, even young, seemingly healthy kitties, that they have physical exams and complete health panels (bloodwork) every year to catch any disease process early while it can still be managed.

Good luck!

Q: My cat has just been diagnosed with diabetes, can diet alone control it?
The reason I ask is that it will be VERY difficult to give insulin injections twice every day at the same times as members of the family are always coming and going and having someone at home at the right times will not always be possible.

Could it be possible to switch to a more regulated diet and keep things in check? By the sounds of things once insulin injections are begun it must be continued.

Also I’ve read alot about the dry vs wet food, but our vet has assigned us dry food again, which the cat has been eating 90% of the time for the past 5 years. Should we keep with the vets advice or would a low-carb wet food diet be better?

A: Hi
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Someone sent tme this link cause they know that I can help you. I hope it’s not too late and youj receive this answer,
ISome cats can be controlled by diet but many need insulin to give the pancreas a jumpstart. You don’t want to feed the dry food that the vet gave you. Dry food is most likely the reason your cat got diabetes in the first place
You want to feed canned foods under 10% carbs (not all fish) This list gives the breakdown
http://www.geocities.com/jmpeerson/canfood.html
The 12 hour rule between shots ios not writiten in stone and you may be aboe to work around that. You should start insulin even if it is 1 shot a day. if you are willing to learn, I will teach you how to hometest so you may be able to give the shots at odd hours while protecting your cat. Insulin wears off so there is no you have to continue. Please email me as you don’t allow email to you
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Q: Anyone here on Low Glycemic Index foods, diabetes diet, or celiac (non-gluten/non-wheat) diet?
How to live like this? Any tips or hints? Any advice would be great!
Do you get to eat deserts, pizzas, and so forth?

A: I have been on a gluten free diet for 7 years because of celiac disease. What I have found is that your diet is only as limited as you want it to be. Yes you can’t have a standard meal out or go to most pizza places and have a pizza but there are plenty of desserts that can be made gluten free, Uno’s has a gluten free pizza along with several others.

The joy of having someone figure out or even attempt to make something gluten free for you would never be had. I have learned to cook and even bake some to make things that I miss or just want once in a while.

I am in the group of gluten free people that don’t eat substitute foods unless they are as good as regular food. That involves sampling and trying things and what I do alot is just eat things that are naturally gluten free. My favorite cookbooks are the three by George Stella. They are low carb cookbooks and most of the recipes are naturally gluten free and if you want one of the ones he uses flour in, then it isn’t hard to substitute for it. He has desserts (my favorite- cannoli parfait), soups, salads, meats, lasagna, mac and cheese substitute using cauliflour.

So my advice is to concentrate on all the foods you can have and don’t worry about what you can’t have. When you figure out what you miss most, learn to make it or find it somewhere.

Q: Diabetes diet?
What is the best cat food for a cat that is diabetic. Or, is there a way to make your own?

A: http://www.felinediabetes.com/diabetic-c…

http://www.yourdiabeticcat.com/

http://www.catinfo.org/

http://www.petdiabetes.org/diet.htm

Q: What are the benefits of a raw food diet? Does it work? If you have experienced this, what are the pros/cons?
Raw foods are supposed to cure type II diabetes naturally in 30 days according to the documentary, “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 days.” and RDNmovement.com, Who has direct experience with this program. I am considering a raw diet.

A: The raw food diet is how we were meant to eat, the best raw food diet is one with mostly fruit and some veggies, most veggies aren’t fit for human consumption, have you ever been attracted to eating a raw veggie without seasoning, etc? There are only a handful of veggies that we can consider human food, and some can be considered fruit(romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, celery, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and bell peppers(all colors except green which are unripe)).

Beyond that I highly recommend lots of fresh air and sunshine and abandonment of pharmaceuticals, creams, soaps, cigarettes, etc(assuming you don’t absolutely need them, I don’t know you and the raw food diet may lead to you saying good-bye to these products). I wash in just water and brush my teeth with just my brush and water.

If you live like this you can say good-bye to 99% of all disease including cancer, diabetes, etc, and never have to worry about them again.

Edit: Read the book 80/10/10 and check out this website – http://www.rawschool.com/basics.htm

Edit #2: If you go raw, watch out for someone named David Wolfe, he’s a con artist and his main goal is to sell his “superfoods.”

A: Here are some general guidelines:

http://www.babycenter.com/400_what-type-of-diet-should-i-follow-if-i-have-gestational-diab_505181_1000.bc?Ad=com.bc.common.AdInfo%405157f6a2

Q: diabetes diet.. help please?
I need to go on a diabetes diet..
Is there certin food that i should be eatting more or less?
And is there a site that tells certin plan that i need to follow??

A: Diet Guidelines

http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapter10.shtml

Blood Sugar Management

http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/blood_sugar_management/

Wal-Mart Testing Supplies

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3555238

One diabetic strategy is to consume very small low-carbohydrate portions about every hour. Calculate approximate daily calorie consumption for weight loss objectives.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/question693.htm

Wal-Mart sells a 16-ounce bag of World Kitchens beef jerky for around $8.50 . . cut up and weigh 1-ounce portions. Jennie-O turkey franks (cut up and boil to reduce fat and sodium). String cheese sticks. 1-ounce portions of peanuts. Sam’s caffeine-free diet cola has zero carbs, calories, and sodium. Blend sugar-free pudding powder with water and low-carb (4 grams) vanilla yogurt instead of milk for 1/2 cup servings. For a sugar-free slushie, blend around 1-1/4 cup A&W diet root beer, 1/2 cup vanilla pudding, and 6 ice cubes. Prepare 1/2 cup portions of sugar-free jello in 1-cup containers, and top with a 1/4 inch layer of vanilla pudding when served. Chocolate pudding makes good fudge pops.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000G32H3Y/ref=s9_asin_title_1/103-4336911-8289446
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1294/df1xx1.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5069/sp4il1.jpg

Might also consider taking a daily multi-vitamin, and a 81mg aspirin (if not adverse).

Q: Cats, diabetes, and dry food.?
Hey guys Thought some of you might want to comment on this article I found (it’s short):Weight gain plays a much greater role in the development of feline diabetes than choice of diet, a study has concluded. The cause of diabetes in cats is unknown, and some have suggested that a dry food diet may put cats at a greater risk of developing the disease than wet food. Because dry pet food has a higher carbohydrate content than canned food, it has been argued that is less suitable for an obligate carnivore such as a cat. However, a new study by researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia claims that weight gain, not diet, is the key factor.The study compared a colony of cats in California raised on dry food with a New Zealand colony fed canned food. After comparing glucose tolerance tests, which measure how fast glucose is being cleared from the blood after eating, researchers found no significant difference between a dry food diet and a wet food diet.(from petfoodindustry website)

A: Do you have a link?

It’s hard to comment without seeing all the facts, but I think they’re ignoring the obvious.

For one thing, not every cat who eats a crappy dry diet is going to get diabetes. I for one should have it and may still come down with it because I eat a ton of sugar. It’s my diet staple. I’m the human equivalent of a cat eating Whiskas. So why do I not (yet) have diabetes? Who knows.

What ages were the cats, what food did they eat, did they eat the same amounts, how long were they on that diet, what wet food was used? All these things factor in.

On top of that, the obvious thing I was referring to is the fact that many cats become overweight due to eating dry food. Mine sure did!

Anyway, they can twist this anyway they want. The bottom line is still the fact that cats are obligate carnivores who should not be eating a diet of meatless (or nearly meatless) cereal.

Besides that, even if someone managed to completely exonerate dry food’s role in the development of diabetes, there are still so many other reasons not to feed it as a diet staple.

Q: what is best diet in Uric Acid, Cholesterol and diabetes?
I have a little high uric acid, cholesterol and diabetes, and also some fats on liver. These all are not very high but high, I like to change my diet. What is good diet can i take, which food, fruits and nuts are suitable for me, and what is very dangerous for me? any one can help please?

A: The best diet can be found in a book called Eat To Live by Joel Fuhrman, MD.

He also has a book called Cholesterol Protection For Life.

Link to some of his books:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AvwyHI9gwU5ln_6QG_gHep1GDSoD?p=joel+fuhrman&did=7

Or visit his website for details and where you can find a lot of free information at drfuhrman.com.

Basically it is a plant-based diet which concentrates on eating the most nutrient-dense low calorie foods. Greatly limit animal based foods. Avoid dairy and refined foods except for extremely rare occasions. [For example, I use to eat ice cream 3 times a week or more and now I have it 3 times a year or less.] The dark green leafy vegetables have the most nutrition. Eat all the vegetables you want 50% should be raw. Certain ones are actually more nutritious when cooked. Eat all the fruit you desire. Eat no fat of any kind except for one ounce of raw nuts a day and 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seed a day.

Dr. Fuhrman’s books also have some helpful recipes.

Try it for six weeks. Details are here: http://fatfreevegan.com/blog/2010/01/01/eat-to-live-6-week-plan/
Note: This six week plan does not include any animal foods but as I said they are allowed IF you want them but only twice a week and in limited portion sizes.

You may want to take 2000IUs of vitamin D3 a day along with a good DHA supplement and B12.
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Uric acid? Trying to avoid kidney stones? Usually limiting animal protein will lower your uric acid levels and your kidney stone risks. The books will bring this out.

Q: preeaclampsia/gestational diabetes diet?
what kinds of foods /diet do you have to have to get gestational diabetes or preeaclampsia?

pre diabetes diet

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about pre diabetes diet. For more, visit the Diabetes website DiabetesFAQ.org

Q: I am pre-diabetic. What kind of diet and nutrician program do I need to follow in order to avoid diabetes?
Do I need to avoid sugar completely?
What are some specific foods that work in my new diet?
Any additional advice on living with and coping with pre diabetes would be appreciated?

A: I would suggest doing so, yes. Sugar is taboo when you are pre-diabetic. I recommend cutting out all “white” foods, i.e., white rice, white bread, potatoes and corn. Switch to brown rice (which is pretty tasty), wheat or multigrain bread. Stay away from sodas and drink plenty of water.

Wouldn’t hurt to incorporate exercise in your daily living.

Q: Diet for pre-diabetes?
I was just diagnosed with pre-diabetes. My fasting blood sugar was 106. My 2 hour glucose tolerance test was 154.
My endocrinologist said I didn’t necessarily have to make any diet changes, but he would see me in a year. Still, I want to do what I can to not allow these numbers to go any higher. Can anyone suggest what I should eat — and still maintain my weight? I am NOT overweight. I’m 5 foot 6 and weigh 125. Thank you.

A: Your diet should be the same as any other person that eats healthy well balanced meals with a target towards lower carbohydrate intake.

Diabetics (type 2 in this case) and those diagnosed as pre-diabetic as in your case do not necessarily have to be on a strict diet but what you have learned is that diabetes is a progressive disease that creeps up on you by gradually seeing your blood sugars rise.

You are indeed fortunate to have been given the opportunity to do something about it in it’s early stages by way of what you eat and how you exercise.

What you should do in these early stages is to get yourself a quality meter and test, when you awake upon fasting but more important test 2 hours after you eat so you can determine which foods are causing your blood sugars to elevate and stay elevated for longer periods of time. Those are the foods you need to avoid

And find yourself a doctor that will send you for an A1c test quarterly so you can gauge your progress or lack of progress in maintaining good control of your blood sugars.

Good luck to you

Q: Pre diabetes best diet?
Can anybody help me ti find diet which focus on Pre diabetic and bloating problem together?

A: Stay away from sugar.

Diabetic Diet
by
Kendra Blanchette, RD, CDE
The diet that a person with diabetes follows to help manage his or her blood sugar levels is based on the same nutrition principles that any healthy person, with or without diabetes, should follow for good health.
The energy that we get from foods, measured in calories, comes from three types of nutrients: fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Any food that provides calories will raise blood sugar. When foods are digested, they are broken down into the body’s basic fuel– glucose, a type of sugar. The glucose is absorbed by the bloodstream, and is then known as blood glucose or blood sugar. In a person without diabetes, insulin is released by the pancreas after a meal or snack to allow the glucose in the blood to get into the body’s cells, where it is burned for energy. This brings the level of glucose in the blood back down to the normal range. If insulin is not produced or is not working properly, the glucose can not enter the cells to be used, and it builds up in the bloodstream. This results in high blood sugar, and this condition is known as diabetes.
Although all foods that provide calories are converted into glucose by the body, certain nutrients have a more direct effect on the blood’s glucose level. Fats in foods are eventually digested and converted into glucose, but this can take up to 6 to 8 or more hours after a meal, and the release of glucose into the blood is very slow … Protein in foods (such as meats, poultry, fish, eggs, soy and other beans, and milk) takes about 3 to 4 hours after a meal to “show up” as blood glucose.
Carbohydrates, on the other hand, take only about half an hour to an hour after a meal to be turned into blood glucose.
Any food that is high in any type of carbohydrate will raise blood glucose levels. Foods high in carbohydrates include starches such as rice, pasta, breads, cereals, and similar foods.
The goal of a diabetes nutrition plan is to provide a mixture of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins at each meal at an appropriate calorie level to both provide essential nutrients as well as create an even release of glucose into the blood.
Overall, a nutrition plan for a person with diabetes includes 10 to 20 percent of calories from protein, no more than 30 percent of calories from fats (with no more than 10 percent from saturated fats), and the remaining 50 to 60 percent from carbohydrates.

Q: Can diet and exercise be enough to manage and reverse pre-diabetes without medication?
I’m asking because I find that with taking my Metformin I’m weaker because I’m always using the bathroom and I have less of an appetite. I can barely exercise or anything. I want to stop taking it and stick to exercising and dieting with an occasional fast food.

A: the doctor prescribed medication should be used in conjunction with diet and exercise. You need to make an appointment and talk to your family doctor who prescribed the Metformin to you in the first place.

The reason for the medication is that your doctor thinks you are in a dangerous enough condition that your will power/diet/exercise and lifestyle may not be enough to counter the progression of the disease.

your doctor can do several different things for you to try.
He (or she, but i’ll just use he for convenience) may decrease the dosage so you still get the benefit of the drug but also have more energy to exerciese, he may replace it with another drug that can work better for you, or he can stop the meds altogether. he can also tell you any other risks that needs to me managed.
often, doctors don’t just treat to get rid of one thing but they treat one thing to prevent other more serious things from happening to you.

so please call and make an appointment with your doctor. even ask for a consult over the phone if that is possible.

Q: can i start the lemonade master cleanse diet if I’m diagnose with pre- diabetes?

A: The colon does not need cleansing. Please see the following links for details:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105845.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cleansing/AN00065

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you’re consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/99147.htm

http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102117.htm

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars – Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104/107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:

http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/slide/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml

*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you’re doing all exercises correctly.

The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/81365.htm
Weight Lifting – Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/1728_81005.htm

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.

Send me an email or yahoo instant message to “gainbetterhealth” if you have any questions and good luck!

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Q: Newly diagnosed pre-diabetes. Need help in diet planning and lifestyle modified.?
I am newly diagnosed having pre-diabetes.
1. My urine test shows a tress in protein. Is that my condition had affected my kidney?
2. My blood sugar level is always in high site but still in a normal range and my HbA1c result is 5.8 during my last test. I even had done twice oral glucose tolerance test, but the result show that I have glucose impaired.
3. My blood pressure is always difference from time to time. When I am working, the reading is always very high like 170/110mmHg but when I am off, my reading will be very normal like 110/70mmHg. Do someone think I may need to start on any anti hypertension drug?
4. My cholesterol is also in a high site normal range. What can I eat to bring the high level down? I am 88kg now. How can I down size myself in order to gain back my health?

I need help in diet and lifestyle modification. Someone who know how to plan it please help me.
Thank you in advance.

A: You have been diagnosed with prediabetes/ borderline diabetes. You have to change your entire lifestyle and have to do diet planning . You have to reprogram yourself, by changing your old habits with the new ones. It will not be a one day task The best advise is to take low calorie high fiber diet, eat fresh fruits and vegetables bananas, dried apricots tomatoes, whole grains are rich in potassium

for more information on diabetes related issues visit my free website http://www.reddiabetes.com

The most important is the walk. walk as much as you can alleast for an hour , 2 hours before bedtime.

By simply reprogramming yoourself to the above you can reverse your diabetes control your blood pressure and the cholesterol levels

Q: what is the best diet for pre-diabetes?

A: Low carb in simple sugars, high in protein.

Q: pre diabetes?
i just recieved my results of my second glucose test this morning, i am pre diabetic… im not bad im JUST in the pre diabetic section. my question is… i want to control this…. i DO NOT want to get diabetes…. ive been told i have a chance to make this okay and i really want to take it…. my doctor was pretty hopeless as to diet ect… he says i need to make an individual one to suit my needs…. what would you suggest as a diet… i am overweight and my doctor made clear that i need to loose weight and gain a very healthy balence. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can do this… what foods can i eat, what should i avoid?? thanks for your help….

A: Hey sweetie, I’ve been googling and found these sites, maybe you already found them, maybe not. Here they are:

A list with food you should avoid and food you can eat:

http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/foods.html

This one has a eat to beat diabetes plan…
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/eat-beat-diabetes-diet.html
Look on page 2 to see how much calories you can have per day.

This site has all kinds of info about (pre-)diabetes:

http://www.online-diabetes-information.com/diabetes/

And exercise…try to walk as much as you can. You also could try, (I don’t know if you have the time for it, or like it!!) aerobic (or cardio) exercise. All you need is 20 minutes, 3 times per week, to get results from aerobic exercise. And if you don’t have the time, you can even get great results with two 10-minute workouts a day!

I hope this information was helpfull
Goodnight!! xx

Q: What diet should a pre-diabetic person have in order to reduce the risk of getting full blown diabetes?

A: A diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains..

some protein and milk products..

in other words eat healthy!

Q: Is anyone else finding contradicting information about the best diet for diabetes?
I was reading Dr. Barnard’s book about becoming totally vegan and then eating all the good carbs all you want. But everything else seems to indicate you need to eat very few carbs and plenty of lean meats, all in small portions. What’s the deal? I am on the high end of normal, bordering pre-diabetes (after gestational diabetes). Trying to stay “normal.”

A: It’s pretty much a concensus that eating a balanced diet is the most helpful for everyone. Trouble is, that’s hard.

Balanced means eating by the ‘food pyramid’. Not the OLD one, the new one. In order of what you should eat the most, to what you should eat the least, the new one is Vegetables, fruits, complex carbs, meats and dairy, fats/oils/refined sugar.

I find that this diet is what controls my diabetes the best. I’m not a vegan–and don’t think a vegan diet is particularly healthy, to be honest. It can lack certain minerals, and it’s really hard to get complete proteins from a vegan diet. We need some of the nutrients found in meats and fish–and you just can’t get these by taking supplements.

However, I eat more vegetables than anything else, and the only carbs I eat are whole grains, and unrefined rice. I do eat some sugar–(have a sweet tooth) but I keep it to a low level. But I also make sure I get a decent amount of proteins–cheese, soy milk, yogurt and lean meats. I keep red meats and fatty meats very low–and stick to mostly fish and chicken, lean pork and very lean beef. I do not eat fast food or even restaurant food very often anymore. This was a HUGE help in controlling my sugar.

I think you can eat darn near anything as long as you practice sense and moderation. I have dessert with dinner. I have fruit. I have candy once in a while. I don’t binge, I don’t eat lunch at McD’s and I try to keep my portions reasonable, rather than the ones we’ve gotten used to these days.

A good book is called “Eat This, Not That” if you have questions about what you are getting in most commercial food. Otherwise, the best idea is to find out as much information as you can about what foods are and are not good for you–and stick to a sensible, balanced plan.

Q: whats the best diet for insulin resistance or pre-diabetes?

A: I have type 2 diabetes. The best thing you can do is cut out as much sugar as possible. I still have a candy bar once in a while, and even a pizza, however, I do it in moderation. Another good piece of advise, cut your salt intake down, if not completely. Salt tends to raise the sugars in your body. I used to be on 2 different medications for my diabetes, and my doctor has since taken me off from one of them, and now he’s considering taking me off the other one as well, because I am able to keep my sugars at a healthy level. Good luck!

Q: Pre-Diabetes?
I went to get a blood test for diabetes and my fasting blood glucose level was 102. I know this is slightly higher than normal, but does this absolutely mean that I’ll get diabetes? It doesn’t run anywhere in my family. I’m not overweight..if anything I’m underweight. I could stand to eat and exercise a bit more. I don’t have any other health problems. Is it possible to get your blood glucose back to a normal healthy level with just better diet and exercise? I also wonder if certain medications can raise your blood sugar? I only take prozac, which would seem like a strange thing to do that.
I also forgot to mention that the day I got it tested, I was still getting over a really nasty viral infection that I had in the days prior. I’m sure this had something to do with it too, but I still won’t take my chances. I want to be healthy.

A: It could be a fluke. Any sort of stress or illness could push the glucose level up. In your case, it’s not that much. I wouldn’t worry about it unless it gets higher and stays there test after test. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to get a glucose monitor of your own. Chances are, next time it will be in the 90s or less.

Be advised that this might be a good time to study up on diabetes. Just because no one else in the family has it, doesn’t exempt you. I’ve done a ton of reading on this and diet plays a bigger role in it than most people think. Check out some of the links on my profile.

Q: What did some of you diabetics believe caused your diabetes?
What was your diet like pre-diabetes??

A: I was 16 at my diagnosis, and prior to that I had a pretty typical teenager’s diet and healthy weight. Pizza, sandwiches, soda, fruit, typical stuff. My mother is still convinced 25 years later that my diabetes was caused by my high school sweetheart breaking up with me and causing me great stress. I still try to explain to her that I was already experiencing symptoms before we even started going out, but she won’t hear it, so that poor kid is now in his 40’s but will always be on her sh*t list, LOL.

Type 1 is a mystery…I had no family history of it, so who knows what caused it. I do remember having a pretty nasty virus a few months beforehand, that’s a possible cause. But the truth is we don’t know what causes the body to turn on itself and destroy those insulin-producing cells. Wish I knew.

Q: After getting pre-diabetes blood sugar to normal is it safe to eat sugary and oily things again?
After checking with fasting blood sugar and post-prandial tests, my post-prandial blood sugar was showing 143, so I went on a strict diet and exercise routine and within 2 weeks, my fasting blood sugar showed 89 and post-prandial blood sugar showed 116. So, is it safe now for me to start eating sugary and oily foods once again, or will blood sugar go up once again, and do I have to still continue with my strict dieting and exercise routine?

A: Did you have your blood sugar tested at a lab? If you only used a home glucose monitoring test kit, do not rely on these numbers. Home glucose meters can be up to 20% off, this is allowed by law.

If those numbers are from a glucose tolerance test done by a lab, then you are going to have to watch what you eat for the rest of your life and I would encourage you to get your numbers down to 70 to 100 fasting, and post prandial under 125 consistently, if you can.

The best way to do this is not to just cut carbs and fat, but to exercise daily for life. If you can lose about 10 to 15% of your body weight, you are a lot more likely to keep diabetes away for as long as possible. You may eventually still get it, but it could be a long way off, if you are persistent with diet and exercise.

Try to vary your exercise routine every day, and work in some walking. Walking helps step up your metabolism, and keep your body burning fat for longer than aerobic exercises (like running or anything that makes you more breathless).

Good luck with your efforts!

type 1 diabetes diet

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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A: When I was gestational diabetic for breakfast I’d eat:

2 slices of whole wheat toast (about 13 carbs a piece) and 2 slices of turkey bacon.

2 corn tortillas with 2 or 3 scrambled eggs whites with a little cheese or ham.

1/2 large bagel w/cream cheese

2 Tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 slices of whole wheat toast

This is all I can think of at the moment. I hope it helps.

Q: My daughters just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, diet advice and support group help?
She is 3 yrs old, been diagnosed a week, all the info in leaflets and on the web is about hypo’s, but her probs at the minute are high BS not low.
Any help or advice? Also anyone know of any good support networks out there, that you don’t have to pay for?!
She has a dietician who said her diet is fine, don’t change anything, they work her insulin level around her rather than vice versa. I am quite worried that after a week she is still having readings almost into the 30s mmol.
Morning readings are normal, then go up all day with bedtime ones being around 25-30 occasionally higher.
Her diabetic nurse is saying about getting her insulin levels right, and has been highering her morning dose all week, we are now on 10 units in a morning, and doing a little better, but not much.
I think I may be over-reacting a little!
I have to keep adding on here, not sure if I can add a reply, I can’t work it out!
Anyway, I am worrying myself stupid here, I know many people go through the same, I am a born worrier!! My worst fear, I have to leave her for at least 3 days and nights in only 10 weeks, I have to go into hospital to have my baby by c-sec. Terrified about leaving her isn’t the word for it!
Thankyou all for your replies, there is some fab info in there. x

A: We all over-react, so don’t worry about that. You have enough to worry about. My son was diagnosed at 2 and it was very hard to keep him in his goal range, as we weren’t comfortable with the carb counting, exercise, and making any changes ourselves (which we are now, though we still end to be cautious and it has been 3 years).
Give yourself a break first. After you have done that, contact the JDRF (www.jdrf.org) who are awesome, have support meetings which are really helpful, especially in the beginning, can put you in touch with someone who has been through it with their child, and let you know you aren’t alone. Plus everything there is free.
Then, we all worry more about the lows because they hold a more immediate danger. They can happen fast, and with a very young child are unpredictable. But the highs are scary when they aren’t controlled too. For the first few weeks (or months) don’t hesitate to call her endocrinologist for help and guidance. That is what they are there for, and they want your child (and her family) to be as healthy as possible. We faxed in a list of BG, insulin amounts given and what he ate and what exercise he did everyday for the first couple of weeks.
In the beginning, even the doctors are trying to figure out what works for the child, and the more info they have, the better assessment they can give. So make sure you are keeping track of everything. You will begin to see patterns and that will help you figure out when things need to change. And they will change. My son’s doc said that glucose control is an art, not a science because a child’s insulin requirements change all the time.
Did they explain the ‘honeymoon period’ to you? If not, ask them. It is the time (from 3 months to a year) where the body is still producing some insulin, but not enough and not predictably. That is why initially we are all worried about lows.
In your situation, I would suggest to take her blood sugar a lot, before meals, before snacks, before bed, even during the night. I am not a doc, and therefore can’t give you recommendations for insulin doses (for meals or for the sliding scale for highs). So you need to talk to the doc about her highs. Also, they should have given you a ketone tester (either blood test or urine test). For little ones, I much prefer the blood type. You should be testing her for ketones, because if she does have ketones, she will need more insulin than usual. The ketones basically ‘eat up’ the insulin that is there, leaving none for the carbs she eats with meals. So it becomes very difficult to get them back down to a healthy level, which then produces more ketones.
I wish you luck and hope you know that it does take time to understand it all, but you are doing well to reach out for help. The diabetes community is pretty tight and we are all trying to figure out how to keep our kids healthy and ourselves sane.
Email me if I can help with anything else, it was a lot to write and I might not have explained it all that well.

Take care

Q: Is there a diet a type 1 diabetic can survive on without insulin?
Since I was young I have been interested in wilderness survival, unfortunately my diagnoses of type 1 diabetes has somewhat limited my capacity for such activities because of my reliance on the production methods in society. I want to know of any known remedy or diet that could possibly be used to control ketosis and high blood sugar in the hopes of experimentation and research to help me achieve the required level of self sufficiency and also to help others like me.

A: No, it is impossible for a type 1 person to survive without insulin injections.

However I see no reason why you cannot do a wilderness survival camp thing. All you need is sufficient supplies.

You can eat a very low carb food plan and take less bolus insulin. But then again, most of us would be much better off not eating all those grains and cereals and starchy veggies and soft sweet fruits all the time.

Meats and salads are the most that are necessary for survival. Salads can be any green food plant you can eat. Meats don’t have to be Haut Cuisine either. Nuts, seeds and berries are plentiful and not harmful to your glucose control either.

Don’t try to do it without sufficient supply of insulins tho. That and the necessary testing equipment are an absolute must. And have some way of contacting the modern world for medical rescue are all I know of that you absolutely need.

Q: How much does your diet affect your diabetes type 1?(if you have it of course)?
my cousin has diebetes and she heard that it’s different for each person. i just wanted to know.

A: People with type 1 always have to take insulin. How much they take depends on a lot of things, but there is no reason to have a limited diet. Like the previous poster said, you can use insulin to balance out anything you eat. So I could have a hot fudge sundae, I would just have to know how many carbs are in it, and take appropriate amounts of insulin to “cover” that.

Q: whats the best diet for diabetes type 1?

A: I agree with others that have responded already. There really shouldn’t be anything that you deprive yourself of … assuming that it’s you that’s diabetic.

The idea with type 1 diabetes is that you need to balance the amount of carbohydrate you eat with the insulin you inject. Do bear in mind, though, that different types of insulin have different times of duration (how long they work for).

There are foods that you should be careful of eating a lot of. Things that are full of sugar (sometimes labelled as glucose, dextrose, fructose, etc.) which may well ’spike’ your blood sugar levels. That means that your blood sugar will rise rapidly. The problem tends to be that if you inject too much insulin to cover this amount of carbohydrate, your blood sugar level will fall rather rapidly, and may actually cause you to have a ‘hypo’ (hypoglycaemic attack). In light of this, it makes sense to eat foods that have a low glycemic load (do a search on foods that relate to this by typing ‘glycemic load’ or ‘glycemic index’ (without the inverted commas) in the search bar of your web browser). This will take longer for the food to ‘break down’ into useable glucose, meaning that you won’t get the sugar ’spikes’, which will, in turn, keep your blood glucose levels on a more even keel. It also helps if you have more, but smaller, meals. i.e., 6 meals a day instead of 3 meals.

As I’m sure you’re already aware, there are certain complications that can develop with diabetes. One of these is that you tend to develop hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol levels). I won’t go into detail about the different types of cholesterol there are, but you would ideally eat a diet that is lower in fat as some of the complications that can befall a diabetes sufferer encourage you to. (Take a look at the following page for guidance on this.)

If you’ve not been shown how to make adjustments to your insulin dosage, please don’t do it until you have been. As I’m sure you’re already aware, too much, or too little insulin can lead to placing you in great danger. Speak with your doctor or diabetes nurse about this.

I wish you the very best of luck for a long, happy, healthy, complication-free life.

Q: Is there a difference in dietary requirements between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes sufferers?
There seem to be cookbooks that are specific to Type 2 diabetes. Does this mean there’s a difference in the kind of diet that Type 1 and Type 2 sufferers need to follow?

A: There is a lot of difference between the diet of all diabetics.

We have different tolerances to certain carb / protein / fat combo’s.

Type 2’s can vary so much. Some people can control it with a very strict diet, others can have a less strict one with tablets.

Type 1’s can have a lot less of a strict diet, we learn to adjust our insulin to our carbs, just like a normal pancreas would work.
Insulin is given either via injections or a pump.

I’ve been type 1 since i was 9. I have very good control, and i self-medicate, like most type 1’s learn to.
I can eat mostly anything, apart from the obvious, like a load of sweets, 3 pizza’s etc.

Any ’specific’ cookbooks are usually rubbish.
Type 2 diabetics can vary a huge amount with their medications, their dietary requirements.
There is no ‘diet’ that works for everyone.

Q: Is having to much diet soft drink bad for people with diabetes type 1?

A: Diet coke is a “free” drink for diabetics (as we like to call carb free foods in my house). Regular diet coke is not a good choice for hot days or for any hydrating purposes. Choose caffeine free diet coke, as regular diet coke negates hydration.

Don’t drink soda all the time. Diet or otherwise – they have a lot of crap in them.

Q: can people with type 1 diabetes go on the wu-yi tea diet?
if no why?

A: having diabetes means you have polyluria, which means you urinate frequently. Wu yu tea is a diuretic and may tend to cause more urination, but it may act as cleansing also. In your case in my opinion, it will be more harmful than helpful. And dont go for opinions lol, ask your doctor about it. I know some of this as Im a nurse, but doctors are the best to ask for this.

Q: how does diet soda effect my blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

A: Sugar Free doesn’t necessarily mean Carbohydrate Free but in the case of all the diet sodas I am familiar with Sugar Free is Carb Free. I have never eaten anything with Zero Carbs that effect my sugar levels in any way. On the contrary my doctor and dietitian both tell me I can have as much diet soda as I want because it has no effect on my sugar levels..

Q: Whats the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2?
Hi everyone.
My boss just found out her 16 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes. We were all very sad to hear the news. Apparently she will be taking medication everyday for the rest of her life and she has a strict diet to follow. What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2? Also, do people with diabetes have a tendency to be thin and lose a lot of weight because of their diet? Apparently before she was diagnosed, she lost 10 pounds within a month.

Thanks!

A: Type one is usually diagnosed early in life, from birth to around the age of 30. There are many theories on why and what happens to the pancreas in type 1. It is thought to be a viruse that attacks it at some point. There are more cases of type 1 in states that have cold weather. These people are always insulin dependent and must inject insulin sometimes up to 6 times a day. The pancreas does not make any (or very little) insulin. In type 2, it is usually diagnosed after the age of 35, but can develop earlier. With this type there are 2 things that can happen. The pancreas can be making lots of insulin but the body is not using it correctly (this is insulin resistance) or the pancreas is not making enough insulin. People with type 2 usually have to take some type or oral meds, but some take insulin, and some take both. There are some type 2’s that can control their disease with diet and exercise for many years. Both types of diabetes can be genetic. Both types are caused by malfunctions of the pancreas and are not caused by the wrong diet, or being overweight. Both types of diabetics need to get daily exercise and watch their diets.

Q: Type 1 Diabetic Diet? Any Help?
I have type 1 diabetes.
Could anyone tell me if this is a good healthy diet.
Breakfast- Weetbix and piece of fruit.
Morning Tea- Piece of fruit and museli bar.
Lunch- Crackers With Vegemite and carrots.
Afternoon Tea- Biscuits.
Dinner- Usually Serving of meat with rice or noodles.
At breakfast I take:
4 Acrapid & 18 Lantus
At dinner I take:
5 NovoRapid & 18 Lantus
10 easy points!
Thankyou.

A: You’re on the right track with some things, but it needs a little tweaking. Check out some of the books on glycaemic index, they’re an excellent guide with great recipes.
For breakfast weetbix and fruit is a fairly good option, make sure you’re having it with skim or low fat milk.
Morning tea – a piece of fruit is great but watch the muesli bars, they’re often high in carbs, sugar and sometimes fat. If you’re not satisfied enough with just the fruit, then try a couple of crackers with low fat cheese or maybe some low fat yoghurt.
Lunch – Try some multigrain bread with lean meat (eg roast beef, ham, chicken) and salad. Then have a piece of fruit or a yoghurt.
Afternoon Tea – I’d be avoiding the biscuits. Go for some nuts with dried fruit (but not too much fruit), crackers with cream cheese or cheese and tomato, an apple, pear or other small piece of fruit. If you’re really hungry then have a light sandwich.
Dinner – Lean meat is great, but remember your vegies! Rice is generally ok as long as its not fried or a huge portion but noodles can be high in fat. Ideally for dinner, half of your plate should be vegetables (or salad), one quarter should be meat and the other quarter should be carbs, such as potato, rice, pasta etc.
Supper – You’ll need to check your BSLs to guage wether you need supper or not, but milo with skim milk is a good low GI option for supper.
Make sure you drink plenty of water too.

And remember that if you change your diet, then check your sugars more frequently and change your insulin doses accordingly, so check with your doctor before you change your diet drastically.

That’s just my opinion, but hope I’ve helped.

Q: My dad has type 1 diabetes and does not follow hes diet. What can i do to help him?
He injects insulin, and i don’t know what else, but he don’t follow a diabetic diet nor does he exercise. Plus not only our diet has lots of beef and pork. During the week he goes to work and comes home around 4:00 p.m we eat and he goes to the couch watch tv and next thing you know hes snoring. And this is an every day routine. No exercise what so ever. I won’t blame him for the most part cause he has one leg that he can not or has little strength to move. So he can not run or walk straight. Since he was a teen. What things can i say to him about diabetes that might scare him to get him to care more about hes health. So im asking please i really need help on this one you guys, hes my dad, he might not be the best dad but i do love him and i care about him!

A: Sorry to say, there’s very little you can do. Just be there, show concern, but don’t get too pushy. Scaring him isn’t likely to help. The choice is up to him.

Q: I am doing a survey on gestational diabetes and type 1 diabetes?
I would like to know if you suffer from diabetes type 1 was it caused by gestational diabetes or genetic? Do you have a controlled diet, take insulin and exercise? I am doing a research on gestational diabetes and would like to know if affects the child as they grow. Please, Please, i need your responses and honesty. I need about 50 responses. Thank you all…

A: I am one:(

Q: Anyone with Type 1 Diabetes and then also developed Coeliac Disease out there?
My son has Type 1 Juvenille Diabetes and now has markers for Coeliac Disease, I am wanting to find out how a 12 year old boy can deal with both issues, food and diet changes again!

A: I am type 2 diabetic and my son is Celiac’s. Removing gluten from our diet was hard, but not impossible. We use a lot of (brown) rice, and Whole Foods has several gluten free mixes for things like bread, muffins, and pizza crust that are pretty good. There are also gluten free waffles. We make pancakes using alternative flours–millet was good. There are also mixes, but they may have sugar in them. I imagine it will be a difficult adjustment, but may have the advantage of eating more whole grain carbs–just not wheat, barley, or rye.

Q: Can a person with type 1 diabetes have insulin resistance?
I have been a type 1 diabetic for 40 years.The last 6 months I have gained 60 pounds.I have not changed my diet.I am a 43 year old male. Whats wrong?

A: Yes. This can happen. If some with Type 1 diabetes has a family history of Type 2 diabetes as well, and they are injecting large amounts of insulin for long periods of time, they are at risk for “double diabetes”, which is basically Type 1 AND Type 2 diabetes, or Type 1 with insulin resistance.

A Type 1 diabetic who becomes overweight due to lifestyle can also develop “double diabetes”. This is why it’s important for *everyone* to follow a healthy diet the majority of the time.

That said, I am more concerned that you have developed autoimmune thyroid disease. Your risk is much higher because you have another autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes. This can cause rapid and severe weight gain that will not respond to lifestyle changes. You will need thyroid replacement hormone. Severely low thyroid hormone is a medical emergency, so please see your doctor for a test to rule it out.

There are also other causes for rapid weight gain, including some medications.

If you have gained 60 pounds in 6 months, I would see your doctor for a full physical ASAP.

If you do have insulin resistance, your doctor may add a Type 2 diabetes oral medication to your insulin routine.

diabetes diet menu

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Q: Can you look at my diet menu and tell me if it’s good for someone with diabetes?
Here’s my menu (I know it may seem long but please read, I need the help):

Breakfast
- Salmon cakes with egg white omelet with onion (2 or 3 egg whites), sauteed diced tomatoes, fresh raw spinach, fresh avocado, 1 slice of whole grain toast, extra virgin olive oil, berry smoothie (with frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, 1 fresh orange, green tea – I heard berries were low in sugar)

Snack
- Smoothie with chlorella and spirulina (form of blue-green algae powder), 1/2 a small kiwi, 1/4 mango, 1/4 cup frozen pineapple (not from can), 1 whole apple (with skin), 1/4 of a fresh banana (less than half), sugar-free sweetener – All these fruits plus water are in the smoothie

Lunch
- Homemade soup with extra beans for protein, egg whites stirred in broth, lean meat for more protein and vegetables, PLUS a tuna or turkey with swiss cheese sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomatoes (just half a sandwich though)

Snack
- Yogurt Parfait made from low fat, sugar-free, Plain yogurt, sweetened with sugar free sweetener, with granola (homemade from toasted oats and HONEY???? – don’t know if honey is good????) and Fresh strawberries and blueberries (a dash of cinnamon optional – heard cinnamon is good for blood sugar)
OR
a handful of walnuts with raisins (don’t know if raisins are bad for diabetes????)

Dinner
- Fresh salad with lean meat and fresh veggies, ranch dressing OR a cod salad with salted cod, yucca root (heard it was not too bad for blood sugar), fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes, steamed carrots, hard boiled eggs and carmalized onions (I know the onions might not be so good – so I can use raw onion) and extra virgin olive oil

Snack
- Chocolate Smoothie with raw, sugar-free, organic cacao powder (it’s just raw cocoa bean powder), cacao nibs (raw cocoa bean pieces, naturally sugar-free cause it’s raw cocoa bean), fresh, homemade almond milk (just water + almonds and sugar-free sweetener which is optional), 1/4 of a fresh banana, 2 tspns or tblspns of ground flaxseed for a healthy fat and protein (all of these go in the blender for smoothie)

That’s it… but is the fruit bad ESPECIALLY the banana??? And are raisins or the honey not o.k. for diabetes???

Help

Is this menu o.k. for blood sugar (I’ll eat every two to three hours a day).
Forgot to mention… I will also drink green tea three to four times a day (I’ll work my way up to it) and PLENTY of water 64 oz or more depending on exercise.

I will also exercise regularly with aerobic and strength training exercise.

Heard green tea helped with blood sugar.

A: Looks pretty good to me…. as long as you’re getting adequate exercise.

Don’t buy that crap about fruit being bad. For a type two, that’s one of the things we often give up when it’s exactly what we need to get better. I eat a banana, an apple, some apricots and a wide variety of other wholesome natural foods. Thanks to that philosophy, I was able to stop taking Metformin over 15 months ago.

Q: Does anyone have a Pre-Diabeties Menu they would be willing to share?
I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabeties and am wondering if anyone has a really great food (diet) menu? I am doing everything that I can exercise wise, but am finding it hard to find a good pre-diabetic meal planning menu. Does anyone have any other health pointers to help avoid turning this into full blown diabetes? I am a 25 year old female in otherwise general good health. Thanks so much.
Chellie

A: B-Two scrambled eggs with onions, peppers and ham .
One piece of fruit
Coffee, Tea or water.
Snack :Crackers and 1tbs of PB.
L-Chef salad with cheese.Fruit
D- Roasted or grilled protein, loads of veggies.
Snack-1 cup ice cream

Q: Did your hear that Hill’s is recalling prescription diet for weightloss and diabetes in cats?
they did it as a precaution because during couple of months the wheat gluten was supplied by the same company which supplied for Menu foods and small amounts of melamine were found.

It concerns dry food Hill’s Feline m/d 4 and 10 lb bags.

Are you as worried as I am about commercial pet foods and that there may be many more foods affected? Are you prepared to start to cook for your cats? And would you like me to put some home made recipes together including prescription diets? I could contact a few vets and publish it on a website http://www.catbehaviortraining.com/catrecipes and you could contribute too if you have some good recipes.

In the mean time I have published a few recipes from a holistic vet on:

http://www.catbehaviortraining.com/ajonesptfr.html

But if there is enough interest I could add more recipes including weight loss and renal diets on this site: http://www.catbehaviortraining.com/catrecipes

A: Been giving my cats (one is diabetic)people food for a long time for exactly the above reason. … a bunch of cats got killed and there are no charges filed…if it was cornflakes or baked beans someone would be going to jail….as for what to cook…frozen cooked prawns are easy when you are in a rush in the morning……just pour boiling water on top to defrost..or canned tuna in spring water…..frozen cod/haddock boiled for about 10 min at dinner….usually supplement with cooked slice meat from the deli…for snacks during the day if i am home…occasionally they will eat steak or minced beef or fried chicken (i get a big bag frozen from tesco)….tuna is about the same price as cat food so it makes sense if you care about your cats well being…plus if you do the research on what goes into cat food (apart from the occasional poisoning) you will likely make the change.

In addition, a bunch of the big pet food companies badly mistreat animals so i don’t like to buy from them.

Thanks.

A: While it is impossible to know what you should eat, we can make suggestions.
Metformin is safe and is the greatest help in managing my type 2 diabetes. Give it a go again.

Q: A typical days diet for somebody with type 2 diabetes?
I’m 20 years old. I have an aunt coming to visit my family and I for about 4 days (From another state). Shes a VERY busy person when shes home. She is a single mom with 3 boys, and she is a nurse – often working 12+ hour shifts! When she comes to stay with us, we like to do everything we can for her – Including cooking!

She recently found out that she has type 2 diabetes (due to her being overweight). The doctor has not yet put her on any kind of pills or anything – he only told her to eat 5-6 small meals per day consisting of “the right foods for her problem”

What would the right foods be?

I’m almost looking for a whole layout. If you can give me a sourt of menu that would be great!
(Example:
Meal 1:
Meal 2:
Meal 3:
Meal 4:
Meal 5:

That sourt of deal.

I’m sure my aunt will be able to tell me once she gets here what her body needs – but part of it is that I want to have the right foods in the house to offer.

Thanks!

A: I hate to sound glib, but most food is okay. It is the amount and number of carbs she has to watch. The doctor should have given her a better idea or sent her to a dietician. Of course, when you are a nurse, the doctor “assumes” you know everything about it all. He doesn’t realize that a nurse’s knowledge of nutrition (especially for a diabetic) is very basic. A nurse isn’t taught about carbs and counting, and how many and what carb is easy to digest or harder, etc. That is what a dietician goes to school to learn and help out the diabetics of the world. I can have about 45 grams of carbs for each meal and 2 snacks. That is my limit. I cut out all junk food and regular sodas. I know this isn’t what you want but each person will be different in their needs. I have to lose weight, otherwise I could have a larger carb count for my meals. Sorry, I can’t help any more than that.

Q: I have gestational diabetes needing dinner ideas?
My doctor didn’t give me a menu to go by. I’m needing some healthy dinner menu ideas any help will do thanks! I’ve never been on a diet before so I’m ignorant to all of this.

A: I like Chef Salads for dinner! Almost a complete meal in one dish, low carb! I will have real dressing on mine in a while. And have some fresh fruit for dessert with a cookie. totaling about 30 to 40 grams of carb.

Sometimes I dice up the apple, chicken, a few grapes, some cherry tomato, cucumber, and put this on a bed of spinach leaves. Have some wheat thins with it. Mayo is a good dressing on that to give the meal its necessary fat content.

Dressing always on the side so I don’t eat too much of a good thing.

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Q: I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and my nutritionist gave me a menu plan, the problem is…?
that I’m still hungry after almost every meal!! like for breakfast i can only eat one slice of bread with butter, and I eat that but i am still hungry, infact, this morning my stomach was growling! I have another appointment with my dietitian on the 23rd, but till then i don’t know, what am i supposed to do?? Yesterday i had a little more rice than the half cup they tell me to eat and my sugar shot up I’ve been eating the same bread n butter for breakfast everyday but today the sugar was still within the normal range but higher than what i get everyday after breakfast, like every day it’s between 97 to 101 and today it was 124! I just don’t get it. Although it was still under 135 which is what she said it should be but… this diet is really hard and very confusing and i not filling I am 28 weeks and 3 days by the way.
Oh I’m 8 lbs more than my pre pregnancy weight, but yeah i did lose 12 lbs in the first 5 months due to extreme nausea. SO i did gain a lot in 2 months time but I’m still not in the obese category, (thank God for that)
I knew i would get diabetes at some point in life ‘cos both my parents are diabetics, Infact almost every one i know, my aunt and uncles are all diabetics. I just didn’t know it would come soo soon and that too when i am pregnant !

A: You have made the right decision – to see your nutritionist. If your nutritionist is adequately qualified I would be inclined to follow her advice. Yes, I agree that you should not be “feeling hungry” after you have had what you are allowed. My feeling is that you are continually feeling hungry because you are now having to live with a lower blood sugar than you are used to. Over a period of time I have seen many patients get used to living with lower blood sugar, sedating medications and lower oxygen saturation. I feel you will be able to adjust but it will not happen in the short run. Good luck.

I used to manage a psychiatric unit. The motto of the unit was, “You have not failed until you stop trying.”

Good luck and best wishes. Continue to be under the care of professionals. Do not forget your contribution to your well being.

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Q: Gestational Diabetes — Need help with fasting levels?
Earlier this week I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and my doctor instructed me to meet with a dietician and take a course to help me manage it with diet. Neither is avaiable until next week, so in the meantime I’m just taking my glucose levels 4x/day and trying to adjust my diet with a sample menu I found online. My after-lunch and after-dinner numbers are great, but my fasting and after-breakfast numbers are still a little high. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can help lower these morning numbers between now and the time I am able to meet with the dietician? What has worked for you? I only have 53 days until I deliver, and I feel like the clock is ticking and every day I don’t get this right is a day that is harming my baby!

A: Start doing this pranayam exercise and the levels will be under control.Be very patient.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume later.This is very good for the baby as well.
Anulom Vilom –
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril
then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril
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then – close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
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Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.
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Q: Low carb diet during pregnancy?
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My obstetrician has me following the Insulin Resistence Diet during my pregnancy, in order to prevent gestational diabetes. (I have PCOS which puts me at a higher risk of g.d.)

I am looking for menu ideas, since this diet is very dull?

A: here is a good site

http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/pregnancy.html

but i would def. yahoo/google a low carb menu ideas to find recipes. maybe even go to a book store and buy a couple cookbooks for ideas on low carb meals

Q: Case study- Diabetes/athletes diets?
Well, I’m doing a case study on menu planning. My case study has a family who has a diabetic, and an athlete. Obviously, the athlete needs to consume extra carbs, but how could I accompany this with a diabetic who cannot consume as much carbs in order to avoid high blood pressure?

A: Interesting.

Is the diabetic a type 1 or a type 2? This would be very telling.

Also, in your case study. What kind of carbs is the athlete consuming?

Some carbs do not trigger a high insulin response, which would be bad for a diabetic.

Some carbs do trigger high insulin, which would be not good for an athlete who needs steady energy for work outs and recovery time.

Both a diabetic and an athlete need to be eating high fiber choices, so they are not as different as one might think.

One has to consume more calories to keep up with working out and muscle gain and the other doesn’t need as much if not that active.

What is cutting edge information is “low glycemic” eating. It is the way our ancestors ate and has been shown to reverse type 2 diabetes and improve the quality of life for type 1 diabetics.

Athletes do better on low glycemic eating.

Google “low glycemic eating chart” on Google.com You will find out if your diabetic is eating high or low glycemic which will give you a very revealing answer as to why they became a type 2 diabetic in the first place.

It will also reveal that if the athlete is not taking in low glycemic food choices and a lot of high glycemic food choices, then the athlete is setting up heart disease risk or diabetes later in life.

Both the diabetic and the athlete should be eating low glycemic and the only difference if practicing low glycemic eating, is that the athlete should be eating more calories and diabetic would then no longer be insulin dependent and recover.

Q: 1600 or 1700 cal. diet?
My mom was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. And the doctor put her on a 1600 or a 1700 cal. diet. What I have been trying to find is like a sample menu that tells what size portion of meat veggie and what not should be. I have looked online and I cant find a sight for it. Also need to know what foods they consider to be free foods, I know fresh carrots are considered a free food, but not sure what else is. If anyone has an idea of what I need and can let me know I would greatly appreciate it…

A: A serving size of meat is generally about the size of your fist. Most important is that she have lean meats that are baked or grilled and that she really watch the pasta and breads. (IE- she can have a serving of mac and cheese with her supper but no dinner roll to accompany it) An excellent source of information is the American Diabetes Association. She should have the benefit to speak with a diabetic counselor. Have her call her insurance company to verify her benefits and to get a list of participating counselors. They specialize in helping diabetics and teaching them everything they need to know about their diabetes and how and what to eat.

Q: Can diabetes completely go away? I’ve lost ten poundsand already my neuropathy of both feet have decreased. Wi
Need some new diets… old menus make you want to quit the effort… Thank You.

A: It will not go away ,however you can control it through diet. I’ve been one for 4 years and found that staying away from the junk really helped control my sugar levels. I found that what works for me is the low carbs/ more protein diet and lots of water. Tea is also good ,as it has antitoxins that help your kidneys out. I gave up drinking alcohol too, it’s a change of lifestyle you will have to make. You will feel better for it.

Q: 3 hr glucose test resulted in gestational diabetes. Now what?
I had the 1 hr glucose tolerance test Monday. Thursday I had the 3 hour test. (5 blood tests in 4 hours and two swollen and black and blue arms to prove it). I was told today I have gestational diabetes (just made the criteria). I was told I will make appts for learning how to prick my finger and I have another appt for diet.

I have to tell you…with the ligament pain so bad I cant walk, to finding out I have to cut out all my favorite foods, I’m not a happy camper.

No starches, potatoes, white breads, rice, even friggen juice which is one of the only pleasures I had left. No diet soda, crystal light because the artificial sweeteners are no good. I feel like all I have been told is no. (and dont get me started on how much I miss my beer and cosmos!)

They tell me I should exercise but I cant walk. The pain makes me cry! I have fibromyalgia and had to stop taking all my meds when I found out I was pregnant. I am in constant pain. (major mood killer) I am so defeated and unhappy its not even funny. I dread pricking my finger, the whole thought makes me gag. (Im a baby when it comes to stuff like this).

So what CAN I eat? I have to tell ya, many things I already don’t like, or dont want to eat before pregnancy or because of pregnancy. My list of food allies has grown thin. How do you eat out at a restaurant? Its like everything on the menu is bad for you!

I think I might need some happy thoughts or support. I’m feeling very angry and depressed. My first baby was 10 lbs 2 oz. This dr thinks first child was large and the 3rd degree edema (swelling) was due to gest. diabetes too. First dr just thought I was eating “too much ice cream” and probably should have retested me in my 7th month again for diabetes.

We ARE tall parents. Husband is 6 2 and I am 5 7. I had my first child naturally (NO MEDS!). Granted I ripped to Kingdom Come but I did it in three pushes. I just dont want to have to have a C Section or another super large baby.

Im at the point now I dont even want to eat. It just causes problems (too much cholesteral, too much fat, too much sugar, too much salt, blah blah blah).

Any ideas as to what I can eat? Thats actually yummy? Sorry to be Debbie Downer. Just really finding it hard to see the silver lining. Im SO over this pregnancy. Any advice?

A: oh, i feel ur pain! i was diagnosed at 11 weeks, they caught mine so early cuz they noticed i had suger spilling over into my urine. and im even worse than u are when it comes to needles and blood, it makes me so naseated, i was so upset when i found out! the diet is hard, i will agree. my husband came to the rescue when it comes to diet. he is ahealth nut who works out alot (i dont, i hate it!) so he was right there to help. i would snack on mixed nuts, string cheese, sugar free jello cups, peanut butter crackers w/tall glasses of milk. i made sure to eat a small somthing every 2-3 hours, which was a pain at first, then became more natural. for dinner, my husband would grill us chicken breasts or steak, then we’d eat some steamed veggies w/it, and i drank lots of crystal light, my dr said it was fine cuz there is no actual proof that artifical sweetners are bad for ur baby. the hardest part for me were the insulin shots, i am terrified of needles, so i chickened out at first, and had my hubby do it for me while i looked away and shut my eyes lol. eventually, i learned to do it myself, and honestly, u get used to it. i had teh same problem u do, it was so painful for me to walk, even tho mine was just cuz i was so huge! i am only 5′1, and i had a 9 lb 2 oz baby, lol. the last 2 months of my preg, i thought i was gonna die! as for a restaurant, try ordering some grilled chicken, or tilapia, w/steamed veggies, maybe some unsweetened iced tea. and even tho ur not supposed to, every now and then, i had to cheat. im only human! i found that if i gave in and had a tiny bit of sweet, it made the craving go away. also, i always kept sugar free candy like jolly ranchers or life savers in teh cabinet, they taste exactly the same, and usually satisfied my hunger. i know its hard, but its not for long, and it willonly help ur baby, and u, be healthy and happy in the long run. good luck!