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Help! I am supposed to be eating according to a diabetic diet, but, haven't been following it very well. I know it is important, and I know I have to get on the ball with doing it correctly. Anyone ha
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Diabetic- but good food!
posted at August 28, 2012 9:14 PM EDT
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Help! I am supposed to be eating according to a diabetic diet, but, haven't been following it very well. I know it is important, and I know I have to get on the ball with doing it correctly. Anyone have some good food that diabetics can eat? I know carbohydrates are to be avoided, but, other than that, still not sure what should be eaten. Tell me something I can folow, and something that tastes good , too, please! |
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Re: Diabetic- but good food!
posted at December 4, 2012 7:21 AM EST
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In Response to Diabetic- but good food!: Help! I am supposed to be eating according to a diabetic diet, but, haven't been following it very well. I know it is important, and I know I have to get on the ball with doing it correctly. Anyone have some good food that diabetics can eat? I know carbohydrates are to be avoided, but, other than that, still not sure what should be eaten. Tell me something I can folow, and something that tastes good , too, please! Posted by georgieW723 There are many foods that diabetics can eat and that can be incorporated into healthy recipes. One rule you should live by is to avoid sources of concentrated carbohydrates like jams, jellies, syrup, ketchup, sweet pastries such as cakes, pies or breakfast rolls, pop tarts, pre-sweetened cereals, fudge, candies, ice cream, etc. Another rule is to learn what measurements constitute a serving size and use them religiously. You should avoid fried foods and bake, roast or grill them instead. Bread is allowed but not with huge globs of butter or margarine or covered with peanut butter and jelly. There are many sources of diet advice and samples of appropriate diets on the internet. Do your research. This is from the Diabetes Association: Weight Watchers diets are good examples of proper nutrition. You will need to ask your doctor how many calories per day you should be eating and what the ratio of proteins, carbohydrates & fats should be. Taking that information and looking up calorie counts of various foods will help you put together meals you can enjoy. Exercise is very important and even a daily walk will be quite helpful to you. You should not go long hours between meals and should calculate your diet so that small snacks are included. This prevents your blood sugar from dropping and helps your body to maintain it's insulin levels and keep it on an even keel. Many people have the urge to over-compensate and over-eat when blood sugar levels are low and it causes a rebound effect as the body tries to meet it's insulin needs. Too much insulin will pave the way for another big drop in blood sugar and the cycle continues. With some practice, you should be enjoying delicious and tasty meals every day that will meet your nutritional requirements without raising your blood sugar. Hope this helps!
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Re: Diabetic- but good food!
posted at January 15, 2013 3:38 PM EST
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Check out the Zone Diet. It's a healthy and sensible anti-inflammatory diet. It results in excellet hormonal control (blood sugar stabilization and insulin control). It was originally written for and tested on groups of type II diabetics. I've been eating this way for years and I feel great. It's easy, teaches you basics that are good for a lifetime, and quickly becomes a lifestyle rather than a diet. Even my grandchildren thrive eating this way. |
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