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Q: Diabetic diet?
Diabetic diet? I heard going on one helps lose weight. But what exactly is the diabetic diet and what does it consist of and what will I have to do to get on one?

A: It's mainly all sugarfree food. And instead of white bread/wheat bread....white rice/brown rice, etc....It's a good idea to eat like a diabetic would. They have so much sugar free stuff out there too, and you can't even tell the difference with most of it.

Q: What is the best FREE 1400 calorie diabetic diet to follow which affords a high rate of weight loss?
If you are a diabetic, please offer diet suggestions you've been successful with or offer suggestions from a close friend or relative who is a diabetic.

A: South Beach Diet, definitely. My husband and my brother are both diabetic and their doctors recommended the South Beach Diet. My husband lost the 20 pounds he needed to lose, my brother lost 60 pounds. It's balanced and full of good, healthy foods. It's not one of those obsessively low carb diets. Both of them have had such awesome success with it that they are now able to control their diabetes strictly with diet and are off of all diabetes medications! It's totally free in that you prepare your own meals. You can check the book out from the library along with several South Beach cookbooks, and there are free South Beach support forums and communities on the internet. Best of luck to you!

Q: Is a high Glycemic Index diet essentially the same thing as the diabetic exchange diet?
Been told to go on a strict GI diet, which is low on bad carbs. Is that the same as a diabetic diet?

A: No, they are very different plans. The diabetic exchange diet is an archaic system where various amounts of foods were assigned an "exchange" value. 1 exchange of breads/starches were estimated at 15g of carb (1 small potato, 1 slice of bread, 1 small brownie), etc. The problem is that the foods we eat don't often fit these 15g amounts (most breads are 17-20g of carb per slice), so you ended up with very inaccurate carb estimations. The glycemic index assigns values to various foods based on how quickly they are metabolized and their impact on blood glucose. Also very inaccurate and highly disputed on it's usefulness. The best method is to keep your carbs at a moderate level, no more than 30-40g per meal.

Q: What are some gluten free and diabetic diet websites?
A lady that I take care of is a diabetic and was just put on a gluten free diet. I'm having problems finding websites that can work with both diets. If anyone can help. I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

A: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collections/gluten_free_recipes.html http://www.ehow.com/how_2288935_gluten-free-sugar-free-brownie.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art http://www.wheatfreefood.com/ its hard to find both. but i tried for you.

Q: what is the average cost of a diabetic diet?
I live in Boise, ID, I want to avoid having to take insulin, and I am able to control my diabetes by diet, but need to know what a diabetic diet would cost me.

A: My husband and I are on a diabetic diet. It cost about $125 - $150 per week for both of us together in Mississippi, so I would say for one it would cost $60 - $100 a week. I also look for sales in the groceries stores and stock up when I run across a good deal. This helps cut down some to. I buy the boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets in the 3lbs bag. This would last one person 2 or 3 weeks. I use Great Value brand from Wal - Mart, which are cheaper than name brands. During the winter when strawberries are so high I buy a 4lbs bag of frozen strawberries, which are just as good as fresh and cheaper. The name is Frozsun Fruits and Vegetables. I also get these at Wal - Mart in the frozen freezer section. I hope this will help you and good luck with your diabetes.

Q: Is agave nectar good for a diabetic diet?
I'm wondering if you have agave nectar cookies instead of sugar cookies if its ok for a diabetic diet.

A: Agave nectar is mostly (more than 90%) fructose (fruit sugar). This type of sugar is not as quickly absorbed into the body as sucrose (table sugar). It is still, however, fully digestable. For the above reason, it doesn't raise blood sugar as quickly. If you're talking calories, it still has the same amount of calories. They just don't hit the blood stream as quickly as table sugar.

Q: Where can I find a good diabetic diet to go by?
I used to have a diabetic diet chart that I went by but lost it and am getting frustrated trying to find something like it online. I'm overweight and really need to get back on track again eating better for my health. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good site i can visit or give me any input on how they eat right and good tips for me...

A: My favorite is all in a little $10.00 book that you can find right here: http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/ I have followed the diet and other advice in this book and have not only reduced weight, but lowered my average blood sugar. My recent HbA1C was 5.8... read more on my info page here: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Q: Does anyone know where I can find a diabetic diet plan like the doctor gives patients?
I know a lady who had to go on a diabetic diet for health reasons. I was wondering if there was anywhere that I could find a meal plan for a 1800 calorie or 1600 calorie diet, that lists foods for each meal and snacks etc etc. I know for a dieabetic diet just cut out sugar, but the meal plans actually break it down. Please help.

A: I know what you're saying, but it is a little complicated because meal plans ideally are created by a nutritionist/diabetes educator specifically for you. It also takes a little education; it's not simply "eat a sandwich for lunch." I'll list what my meal plan looks like. I'm on 2000 calories, and I'm pregnant, but basically by eating more veggies and reducing some of the carbs you would have the right calories and it's more appropriate for non-pregnant eating: Breakfast: 1-2 Starch 1 protein 1 fat Snack: 1 starch 1 protein Lunch: 2 starch 1 fruit 1 veggie 3 protein 1 fat Snack: 1 fruit 1 protein 1 milk Dinner: 3 starch 2 veggie 3-5 protein 2 fat Snack: 1 milk 1 fruit or starch 1 protein or fat The trick is to know what that translates to. Starches are whole-wheat, low glycemic carb servings that equal 15 grams of carbohydrates. Fruits are also 15g of carbohydrates. Protein servings would be 7g of protein, and milk would be 15g of carbohydrates.

Q: Does anybody knows that changing to diabetic diet affect the glucose tolerance test?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with gestational diabetes. My doctor wants me to follow a diabetic diet and will repeat the glucose tolerance test in 2 weeks. Does anybody knows that changing to diabetic diet affect the glucose tolerance test? If yes do you think 2 weeks is enough?

A: The doctor has already determined that you are diabetic at this point. I am thinking that the reason he wants you to follow a diabetic diet then check again in two weeks is to make sure that the diabetes is not getting worse and can be controlled by diet alone. If it appears that it can't, he may make the decision to go ahead and put you on insulin. Good luck and congratulations on your new baby :)

Q: Is it safe for a person without diabetes to follow a diabetic diet?
when a diabetic follows this diet of small portions several times throughout the day, they lose weight. would this work for everybody and would it be safe if you were not a diabetic

A: Well, as you know, a diabetic patient experiences slight or total loss of function in controlling blood sugar level. So, their diet is very restricted. I doubt a normal person should follow similar diet since he/she has normal blood sugar regulation system. Besides, if a normal person takes too low in sugar diet, instead of getting thin and everything, he/she might experience glycemia or even malnutrition. Have you seen how diabetic patients live? They have to sacrifice a lot such as putting heavy activities aside and live a very restricted life. It is not as good as you might see it.

Q: Is it safe for someone whom does not have Diabetes to eat a Diabetic Diet?
My husband has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and High Cholesterol. In supporting his "new" Diabetic diet, I have opted to be on a Diabetic Diet with him. Also, my daughter is 10, and she is very thin, I was having her do this diet as well, but allow her to eat "junk" food on occasion. Is it nutritionally safe for my child to do a No Sugar/Low Fat diet as well?

A: A Diabetic Diet is actually a healthy diet, but distributed in a way to allow your body to process nutrients more efficiently. Diabetics are not necessarily barred from particular food products, but must integrate them in their dietary schedule. Diabetes educators work to assist individual diabetics to work their favourite foods into a diet for them. Much of this is focused on portions, eating smaller meals over longer periods of time and maintaining glucose counts.

Q: Diabetic diet for wheat and onion allergies?
My sister has hyperinsulinism - which means she basically has to follow a very strict diabetic type diet. She just recently learned that she is allergic to wheat, onion, and shellfish, which leaves her with very few food options. Any ideas where I can find good recipies / restaurants that may be good for her? I want to help her out as much as possible.

A: There is no such thing as a strict diabetes diet. It is all a matter of counting carbs and using medication, exercise and portion control to control your diabetes. No one diet works for all people. We are all individuals.. No wheat and no onions are not a big deal. Have her make an appointment with a dietitian for a consultation. Who dxed her and didn't tell her what to eat ?? What a crumb. Good luck.

Q: What is the criteria for deciding which diabetic diet to place someone on?
I am an RN attempting to find this information and coming up short. How do you decide whether to place someone on a 1200 ADA diet or a 2500 ADA diet?

A: It depends on the severity, the age of onset, and the type. I assume you are asking about type II diabetes in an older person. If the person is still producing sufficient insulin to control glucose when the diet is stabilized, then

Q: Can any body suggest indian diabetic diet for my 53 years old friend who has recently found to have IHD?
He has been found to have diabetes for the past one year only. Also he is a known hypertension patient and taking medicines for that regularly. His Lipid profile is Normal. His PP Blood sugar is only 185 mgs%. He is confused what kind of diet to take. Any suggestions from dieticians?

A: Objectives To maintain adequate nutrition To achieve and maintain desirable body weight To maintain normal blood sugar levels To prevent, delay or minimize the onset of chronic degenerative complications Diet plays an important role in the treatment of diabetes. The diet may be used alone or in combination with insulin injections or oral hypoglycaemic drugs. The diet plan of an individual is based on height, weight, age, sex, physical activity and nature of diabetes. One should consider the following points while planning a diabetic diet: Determining energy requirements Determining the type of carbohydrates, fibre and food preparations Presence of any other complication such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels etc. In case of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, the energy intake is based on needs for normal growth and development, physical activity and maintenance of desirable body weight. In case of non insulin dependant diabetes mellitus, the majority of patients are overweight or obese. Therefore, calorie restriction is required to achieve a desired weight. Type of carbohydrate and amount of fibre: More of carbohydrate must be given as complex starches rather than simple sugars as they breakdown more slowly to release glucose in blood. The presence of fibre in complex carbohydrate like grains, vegetables and other starches slows the glucose absorption. One should emphasise more on the high fibre foods instead of high fibre supplements available in the market. Food groups High fibre foods Low fibre foods Cereals Whole cereals like whole wheat, dalia, whole wheat flour Refined cereals like rice, bread, maida, suji, noodles, macaroni, etc Milk and milk products - Milk and milk products Pulses Whole dals and dals with husk Washed dals Meat, fish and poultry - Eggs, chicken, fish Vegetables Vegetables like peas, beans, lotus stem etc. Vegetables like potato, lauki etc. Fruits Fruits like apple, cherries, pears, peaches, plums, guava etc. Fruit juices and fruits like banana and papaya Fats - Fats Sample diet plan (for NIDDM) Meal Menu Early morning Tea (preferably without sugar) Breakfast Dalia (salted)/ Paneer on toast Tea without sugar Apple Lunch 2 chapatti Channa curry / or any other whole dal Beans sabzi / or any other sabzi (avoid potatoes) Curds / ghia raita Salad Tea Tea Salty biscuits Dinner Vegetable soup / tomato soup / chicken soup 2 chapatti / missi roti (combining wheat flour with channa flour and soya flour) Palak paneer sabzi / paneer bhurji Curds Sample diet plan (for IDDM) Meal Menu Early morning Tea (without sugar) Breakfast Corn flakes Boiled egg Toast Mid-morning Fruit chat Lunch 2 chapatti (add extra chapatti if required) Lobia curry / or any other whole dal Capsicum sabzi / karela / or any other sabzi Curds / raita Salad Tea Tea / milk Vegetable sandwich Dinner 2 chapatti Dry dal Cabbage sabzi / or any other sabzi Salad Bed time Kheer / fruit custard To remember It is important to control the amount and time of food intake. Meals should not be missed. Consider the likes and dislikes of the patient. Try to substitute the craving for sweet by taking some fruit. Foods to be avoided Glucose, sugar, honey, all sweets, chocolates and candies. Foods to be restricted Potatoes, yam, arbi, sweet potatoes, mangoes, grapes, bananas, alcoholic beverages, fried foods, paranthas, poories, pakoras, mathris, deep fried foods, dry fruits, salad oils, cakes and pastries. Foods to be used freely Green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cucumber. radish, soups, buttermilk, tea and coffee without sugar.

Q: My husband sugar is 245. We need a diet to follow to lower his diabetis. Can you suggest a good diabetic diet?
need diet to follow for diabetic to lower sugar count. It is to high. Sugar is at 245. please advise

A: 245 is very high. I have parents that both have diabetes and what they do is they get prescription from their doctor. Ask your husband's doctor for prescription medicine. Also, my parents don't eat anything sweet for a while (3 or 4 days) and they check their blood sugar once more. If it gets too low, they eat a bar of chocolate and balance it out. This works perfectly for them and it should work well for your husband too. Also, tell him not to stress on things, that makes his blood pressure go up and contribute to a higher blood sugar. Good luck.