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Diabetic Diet

Diabetic is a serious disease where the patient can suffer from major problems if he or she does not take proper care about controlling and treating it as directed by the doctor.

According to medical experts, a diabetic diet plays the major role in order to control the blood sugar levels in the body. Since diabetes is a chronic disease, it does not have any permanent cure. However, with proper care and treatment, one can expect to live a long and happy life with this disease.

A diabetic diet may either be used alone or in conjunction with insulin doses or oral hypoglycemic drug. The main aim of this diet is to balance the ideal body weight. This is done by providing requisite nutrition in conjunction with normal blood sugar levels in blood.

A medical expert usually takes the patient’s height, weight, age, sex, nature of diabetes and physical activity in to consideration prior to planning a diet. It is also important to consider certain complications such as high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

After considering all these factors, a dietician will analyze the number of calories to be provided to the patient via planning the proteins, carbohydrates, type of carbohydrates fats and amount of fiber one should take.

A common diet plan usually prescribed to patient with diabetes is an exchange meal plan. It is a program that effectively balances the amount of carbohydrates you take in to your body on a daily basis. Glucose is a type of sugar that carbohydrate releases. Hence, if you desire to control blood sugar, you require to restrict the simple carbohydrate consumption.

Carbohydrate foods are prescribed according to value per portion, referred to as exchange. This diabetic diet plan is helpful in deciding that type of food to be taken, time to eat and the amount of food that should be eaten.

You can even plan for flexible diet programs as you increase your knowledge related to the type of food that will benefit you and the type of foods you should completely avoid.

A) Here are certain crucial factors to be considered when planning a diabetes diet:

a) You should take at least 40 grams of fiber each day.

b) Don’t eat the traditional three heavy meals.

c) Divide your meal in to small food servings.

d) Have a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables daily.

e) Don’t consume bakery products.

f) Go for whole cooked cereals.

g) Avoid eating anything two hours before bed time.

The major goals of a diabetes diet is to balance your blood glucose levels, maintain healthy lipid levels, maintain a healthy weight and avoiding certain complications such as diseases related to kidney, feet, heart and the eyes.

B) Avoid the following food items when planning a diabetes diet:

a) Starchy foods such as white bread, pasta and potatoes

b) Sugars such as table sugar, honey, fruits and sweets

c) Artificially sweetened juices

d) Fried and processed food

e) Reduce salt intake.

C) The essential ingredients of a diabetic diet include the following:

a) Carbohydrates

b) Proteins

c) Fibers

d) Saturated fats

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  2. QUESTION:
    Diabetic Diet?
    Does anyone have any good websites that will help me with a diabetic diet? I don't have diabetes but my doctor has put me on it to help prevent me from getting it. If you have some good recipes that I can use for myself and my family it will be greatly appreciated. Also, I wouldn't mind on some tips or advice to help me on this diet.

    *Please don't give me any cruel comments or be a smart a**!

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.healthy-diabetic-recipes.co.uk/

      I use that website

  3. QUESTION:
    diabetic diet?
    where is a good web site to find some diabetic diets

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

      http://www.cooksrecipes.com/category/diabetic.html

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

      http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabeticdiet.html

      the 1st 2 have many great recipes for diabetics. the 2nd 2 are more info about diabetes
      in general. hope this helps =)

  4. QUESTION:
    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.

    • ANSWER:
      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!

  5. QUESTION:
    How do you create a diabetic diet plan?
    I am showing signs of being a diabetic. Since most of my family members are diagnosed to be diabetics, I want to be vigilant and create a diabetic diet plan for myself so that it won’t get worse.

    • ANSWER:
      A low carb diet is in order. Mendosa's Low Glycemic Index Diet is the best you can get . In one week you will know what to eat and what not and how much. 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.

      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.

      You can forget the metformin for now.
      There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels.
      Here are the 4 keys:
      1) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph… This is a great site for info
      2) Meds. Metformin to start. Never , ever take Actos or Avandia. They may kill you. Bone fractures, heart problems and what diabetics really don't need is that they change Bone Stem Cells to Fat Cells.
      3)diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
      4) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.
      Exercise is very important.

      Take care

      Tin

  6. QUESTION:
    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!

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  7. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  8. QUESTION:
    Can someone with heart disease eat a diabetic diet?
    My father had a blocked artery and a stent put in. He has other arteries that may require stents in the future. And might be diabetic.

    I am diabetic so my family are thinking we will all go on a diet for diabetics. I have done research and a diet for heart disease and diabetes seem almost the same.

    Is this a good idea?

    • ANSWER:
      Well, it rather depends what you define as a diabetic diet.

      A true diabetic diet has to be low in carbohydrate. Fat does not need to be limited.

      The trouble is that the mainstream dietary advice to diabetics is criminally wrong. It still says to eat low fat/high carb, which is insane because diabetics cannot metabolize carb.

  9. QUESTION:
    What type of diet is best for a diabetic?
    I don't like the foods on the standard diabetic diet. I want a bit of flavor to my food.

    • ANSWER:
      A low glycemic index diet. 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.

      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.

      Combine this with EXERCISE and you got the winning combo.

      Take care

      Tin

  10. QUESTION:
    Are fried bananas better for a diabetic diet?
    A good friend of mine has type 2 diabetes, and I often hear him say that what he misses most are banana splits. I want to make him a diabetic safe split for Christmas and the bananas are the hard part since they are high in sugar and don't exactly come in sugar free. But I've heard that fried bananas are much better for a diabetic diet then raw. Is this true?

    • ANSWER:
      Bananas are not the problem. Fruit is a recommended part of a diabetic diet.

      The problem with a banana split is the usual overabundance of ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

      You can get sugar free ice cream (but - the carbohydrate count is not much less than standard ice cream since a lot of the carbs come from the milk portion); you can get sugar free chocolate syrup (again, however, the carb count will probably only be slightly less than real syrup); and whipped cream really does not contain much in the way of carbs.

      Diabetics can eat everything that a non-diabetic can eat -- they simply have to account for the carbs much more carefully. Does your friend exercise as part of his way of controlling blood sugar levels? Then have a small banana split, and 20 minutes later, go for a half hour walk.

  11. QUESTION:
    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.

    • ANSWER:
      My husband and I are on a diabetic diet. It cost about 5 - 0 per week for both of us together in Mississippi, so I would say for one it would cost - 0 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.

  12. QUESTION:
    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...

    • ANSWER:
      My favorite is all in a little .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

  13. QUESTION:
    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.

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  14. QUESTION:
    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.

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  15. QUESTION:
    Is a diabetic diet with lots of low GI foods generally healthy for anyone?
    My doc said I'm borderline diabetic and that I should lose weight. Didn't say anything about changing my diet though.

    • ANSWER:
      Yep, you bet! The basis of low GI diet is a numeric value on the carbs in most common foods. Get a copy of the GI Index 2009 and it will help you to see what foods are considered low, medium, high and at what exact amounts. It will surprise you!

      If you are borderline diabetic take this seriously and as a wake up call to change your life while you can through diet and exercise. Invest in a few books (see below) that will help you in knowing great food choices versus the ones making you sick (refined, processed sugars and carbs). Switch to all Whole Grains and go easy (majorly easy!!!!) on brown rice and other rice containing foods. Also, stay away from corn...it has a ridiculously high GI value!

      No artificial sweeteners (they do further damage to your insulin production), no sugars, no alcohol, and stay away from "no sugar, low sugar, or sugar free" products as they can certainly contain sugar, just not the FDA allowed Sucrose therefore they are allowed to advertise as sugar free!

  16. QUESTION:
    Can following a diabetic diet plan if I'm not diabetic be beneficial?
    I'm not diabetic but it seems that following a diabetic diet plan to lose weight might be sensible, as my downfalls are mainly sweets and carbs.
    Can following a diabetic diet plan be beneficial to a non-diabetic? Can I possibly lose weight faster that way?
    I figure cutting sugars and carbs to a bare minimal could be a good thing, but I'm not sure.
    If anyone has any idea, please let me know!

    • ANSWER:
      Eating healthy is always a step in the right direction to staying healthy. Its great that you are taking this important step be sure to include a good work out plan and you will have a long and healthy life.

      Here are a few links that should help:
      http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/diet.html
      http://www.dietpower.com/dietplanner.php

      good luck!

  17. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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 :)

  18. QUESTION:
    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

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  19. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  20. QUESTION:
    How do I go on a diabetic diet?
    Today I found out I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My doctor prescribed Metformin and told me to go on a diabetic diet, as well as exercise 45 mins daily. Is there a site or book that will help me learn about this type of diet? I know that, generally, there is less sugar, as well as a low amount of breads/pastas..but that's all I have right now.

    • ANSWER:
      In essence the diabetic diet is the food pyramid. To get the best results for your health, ask your physician for a referral to a dietitian. They'll be able to tailor a meal plan that suits your needs.

  21. QUESTION:
    what is a good diabetic diet plan for an over the road truck driver?
    im a truck driver and need to go on a diet, i just been told by doctor im a type 2 diabetic . do you got any idea's or a plan? thanks

    • ANSWER:
      In additional to the above posts, learn PORTION SIZES. Red meats should be 4oz. Take a plate and divide it in half, now divide one of the halves, leaving you three areas. The large (half a plate) area is for your veggie, the smaller two areas are for your protien and starches/carbs. Try to pay attention to HOW the food is cooked, as that makes a difference.

      Keep track of eating places on the road, that fix buffet meals, as you can have a larger choice of veggies and salads. Do NOT drown your salad in dressing, put your dressing on the side and dip each bite into it. Try lighter dressings if you eat heavy ones.

      Try to keep a journal of what you are eating and when you are eating it. You will be able to determine your eating habits and make changes where needed, if needed. Please it can help you find your 'trigger' foods, if you are testing 2 hours after eating.

      As you are on the road, you need to figure out a way to add some exercises to your daily life. Exercising will help control your diabetes, even if you just pull over and walk for 30 minutes each evening or something. It will make a big difference verses no exercise.

  22. QUESTION:
    Are glycemic index diet and diabetic diet the same?
    I was wondering since the glycemic index diet controls the sugar in your body, would diabetic cooking be the same? The reason why I ask, is because it is not as easy to get g.i diet cookbooks, but diabetic cookbooks are really easy to get and I also have a few diabetic cookbooks already and wanted to know if they are the same, because I was thinking that they are similar diets.

    • ANSWER:
      there are two books i recommend "the diabetic solution" and "the diabetic diet" both by dr. richard Bernstein. i want from an A1C 7.4 down to 5.7 side note: i'm not on medication.

  23. QUESTION:
    Changing to a diabetic diet when obese?
    My best friend (who has been trying to manage his obesity for years) has finally been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Are there any easy ways to start him on diets for those who are pre-diabetic? Most of the sites we've tried seem just to say "Don't be obese and get more exercise". Are there any resources which give diet sheets, or recommended brands for diabetics?

    • ANSWER:
      Your best friend clearly has blood sugar imbalances thus the prediabetes. Dietary changes can help so much in avoidng the diabetes diagnosis.

      Eating unrefined foods, lean protein, and more veggies than starches are really important for you bf right now, low carb. Eating 5-6 small meals/snacks should be his pattern. Drink plenty of water. Try to exercise even walking 3X a day for 30 min will help stabilize glucose levels. Add more protein. Protein always helps in making me feel full and I don't feel so hungry all the time. Fish, chicken, lamb, etc. are also good sources of protein. Beans have a good source of plant protein and fibers that stick with you longer and break down into sugar (as all food eventually does) in your blood stream more slowly. This is a good thing, as you won't get a low blood sugar nearly as quickly. Try to avoid candy, juices, etc. are all turned into blood sugar very fast; they don't stick with you. I know this is very hard but try to do it slowly eating less and less everyday. You will see how you will feel better following these tips. Think of these simple sugars as very short term fuel. If he needs to have sweets try sugar free its really good and fill that "sugar" absence. Eating correctly will help you straighten his dietary problems. Also, this helps when he can get into "portion" control eating smaller portions that makes it seem you are not on an actual diet.

      David Mendosa diabetes.com can give you alot of help in setting up diet sheets and recommended diets and brands for diabetics. He also has systems that can help your friend track his glucose and set up reminders, etc. Mr Mendosa is a pioneer in the field of diabetes and his web site has an enormous amount of information for new diabetics as well as long time diabetics.

      Try the above tips you'll be surprised how well it works and how his blood glucose levels will drop. You are a good friend in helping him out and I'm sure he is a good friend to you too.

      Hope this helps.

  24. QUESTION:
    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.

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  25. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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

  26. QUESTION:
    I am not diabetic but would like to start following the diabetic diet?
    I had gestational diabetes and am overweight. I would like to start the diet again. I can't remember the carb breakdown....
    I think it was something like
    bfast-15
    snack-30
    Lunch-45
    snack-30
    dinner-45
    snack-15

    this seems like a lot of food to me.....
    Am I remembering it wrong?

    • ANSWER:
      it really depends on your height, weight, age.. but typically, for females, it should be broken down as follows:

      brkfst-45g
      lunch-45g
      supper-45g

      snacks 15-20g but limit snacks to 2 a day

  27. QUESTION:
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  28. QUESTION:
    Where do I find the old diabetic diet?
    I would like to see the recomended diet. I honestly do not know the best way to feed my body the nutrition my body needs. I am overweight and I am wanting to learn the stuff I should do to keep my blood sugar low and eat right.

    • ANSWER:
      the "old" diabetic diet is often called an exchange diet, where types of foods are broken down into groups and you select different portions (or exchanges) from each group for meals or snacks. So google diabetic exchange diet and you might get the info you want.

  29. QUESTION:
    What diet should be diabetic cat be fed, and what is the best insulin treatment?
    What diet should diabetic cats be fed? Are there supermarket brands which are acceptable? And what insulin treatment is most recommended?

    • ANSWER:
      Vet.

      Diabetes is such an individual disease. Only your vet wil be able to tell you the appropriate medications and food that is best for your cat.

  30. QUESTION:
    Can anyone help me to get Diabetic Diet List?
    My mother is a diabetec patient. She was having 329 in beginning but her restricted food intakes & proper medications help her to reduce it to 149 within 5 months. She always ask before eat anything, means she always suspicious about food. Could anyone help me to get the proper diet list for her?

    • ANSWER:
      On going research at NIN in Hyderabad has proved that Jowar / Sorghum is suitable food for people suffering from Diabetic. Instead choose whole grains like millet, especially Jowar.

      Jowar or Sorghum grain is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals apart from having a sufficient quantity of carbohydrates (72%), proteins (11.6%) and fat (1.9%). Starch is the major constituent of the grain. Jowar is also an important source of nutraceuticals including antioxidants such as cholesterol-lowering waxes.

      Here’s the Sorghum Nutrition Facts

      Protein: 11.60%

      Fat: 1.90%

      Minerals: 1.6 (ml/100g)

      Fibre: 1.60%

      Dietary fibre: 12.69%

      Carbohydrates: 72.60%

      Energy: 349 (K cal)

      Calcium: 25 (mg/100g)

      Phosphorus: 222 (mg/100g)

      Iron: 4.1 (mg/100g)

      (Source: Nutritive value of Indian foods, NIN, Hyderabad)

  31. QUESTION:
    to prevent diabetes could i go on a diabetic diet?
    i just learned that by the age of 50-60, 50% of my generation is expected to have diabetes, knowing this i think that a diabetic cook books might be a good preventive measure. is it?

    • ANSWER:
      I second what Tabea said. Most diabetic cookbooks are a joke with a scattering of useful recipes, but sadly many diabetics rely on them far too much. Diabetic recipes tend to push the low-fat mantra because diabetes is strongly associated with elevated lipids and heart disease, but there's not a lot of science to back up that natural, healthy fats are any more likely to cause heart disease than foods low in fat. And what we do know is that persistently high blood sugar due to diabetes can absolutely cause heart disease. The way to combat high blood sugar is to restrict carbohydrates, especially high-glycemic carbohydrates, like wheat, rice, corn, and potatoes. Fat does not elevate blood sugar and in fact helps keep blood sugar stable. Protein is very blood sugar friendly, too. Non-starchy vegetables are excellent for blood sugar control, as long as they are eaten in moderation.

      There's no harm in adopting a true diabetic diet. It'd probably be much healthier than the average American diet. There's no guarantee you won't get diabetes, though. If you have a genetic tendency, then it may just be unavoidable. This diet could help you lose weight, if that's a goal, and reduce how much insulin your body has to make. There is a theory that insulin resistance, which causes higher insulin levels, stresses and then overtaxes the pancreas, destroying the pancreas' ability to make enough insulin. A lower-carbohydrate diet requires less insulin because, without a lot of carbs, there's less glucose in the blood.

  32. QUESTION:
    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

    • ANSWER:
      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.

  33. QUESTION:
    Question about diabetic diet and food exchanges?
    How starches carbohydrates etc. should a diabetic get each day if you are a normal body weight and running blood sugars in the 200's while on glucophage 500? Doctor wants me to see dietician but don't have money right now.
    So if someone could give me an idea of the average of what a 150 pound adult should get and amount of calories should eat? at least to get me started?

    • ANSWER:
      You're really going to need to experiment, as your weight really doesn't tell us anything about how well you can control your blood sugar, but I'd start with 100-150 grams of carbohydrates per day and go downward if your blood sugar levels don't drop. I eat 30 grams or under per day because I find that I can reduce spikes and stay <100 mg/dL 99% of the time by doing this. This is fairly extreme for most diabetics, though, which is why I recommend you begin at higher number of carbohydrates and reduce as needed. You're on a small dose of Metformin and Metformin is one of those diabetic drugs that really only works with accompanying changes in diet, so you will have to limit carbohydrates.

      As for calories, I don't know how tall you are or what sex you are, so I can't estimate, but most healthy weight adults eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day. Calories aren't the most important aspect of diet to measure, though. Calories don't raise blood sugar. You would only watch calories if you were trying to maintain a certain weight. Otherwise, to bring down blood sugar, you need to focus more on carbohydrates.

      Also, as you diet, you'll learn that not all carbohydrates are created equal. You may eat 20 grams in nuts and non-starchy vegetables and 20 grams in bread with wildly different numbers afterward.

  34. QUESTION:
    What are some good suggestions for a diabetic diet for an 11 year old?
    Please, I really need help. I'm not really in the mood to prick my finger every day. I have Type 2. Please help me!!! And please, use words that I can understand.

    • ANSWER:
      Dont eat things like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, any kinds of sweets like cookies, cakes, candies. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and meat. Eat thinks like cheese and yogurt and drink milk. Dont eat fast food or junk food or drink soda. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.

  35. QUESTION:
    what is a good diabetic diet?
    I'm type 2 Diabetic and trying to lose weight. Looking for a good diet for me.

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to keep a check on your blood sugar is to
      avoid use of direct sugar in foods.

      Many people use recipes or buy ready to eat foods. Any such recipe or food label, which calls for the use of following food items usually means that direct sugars have been added and should be avoided.

      Foods to Avoid

      Brown sugar,
      Corn sweetener,
      Corn syrup Fructose,
      Fruit juice concentrate,
      Glucose (dextrose),
      High-fructose corn syrup,
      Honey, Invert sugar, Lactose, Maltose,
      Molasses,
      Raw sugar,
      [table] sugar (sucrose) syrup

      Red meat, eggs, lean fish (can be taken in moderate quantities)

      This is just an example, however please consult a Doctor and a dietitian.

      Good Luck

  36. QUESTION:
    How do I prepare a calorie diabetic diet for my son?
    My son is only 13 years old right now and the doctor said we ought to be careful with what we give him because his blood sugar is high.

    • ANSWER:

  37. QUESTION:
    What are the portion sizes for a diabetic diet?
    How many ounces of meat, how much of a cup of rice/pasta makes 1 serving/exchange, and and how much of a cup for a serving of veggies?

    • ANSWER:
      It all depends on what YOUR body needs (or doesn't need).
      The best thing to do is see a dietician or diabetic nurse educator to formulate a diet specific for you.

      What works for me, may not work for you and vice versa. Ask your doc to refer you to one of the above for a consult.

      Good Luck

  38. QUESTION:
    Can anyone tell me a site where I can get a diabetic diet chart?
    I need one displaying the nutritional values and the amounts I'm supposed to eat every day. I'm not really interested in sample menus. If anyone could help me I would really appreciate it.

    • ANSWER:
      The best site I've found is this one:
      http://www.calorieking.com/

      It gives you the caloric values and how long to exercise to burn them off. It's a heckuva lot simpler than those glycemic index and load calculations that you have to do. If you keep track of your total calories from sugar and carbohydrates each meal, and don't go over your allotment, you can manage very nicely without a lot of complexity. But, you have to know about how much caloric intake you need to sustain your weight and activity level.... like any other system.

      I try to shoot for under 2000 total calories per day, with about 1/2 to 2/3 of that being carbs and sugar. I also exercise at least an hour per day. That way, I keep my weight down, keep my blood sugar down, and feel great.

  39. QUESTION:
    What kind of things should I get at the grocery store for a diabetic diet?
    From what I understand, it's sugar free, low fat, low cal, whole wheat kinda stuff, right?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_pantry_budget.shtml
      http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_food_labels.shtml
      http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_sweeteners.shtml
      http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/type1_information/
      General Food Shopping Tips:

      Best Choices for a Healthy Diet

      Lean cuts of meat and poultry
      Fish high in Omega-3
      Low carb fruits and veggies
      Low carb, low fat cheese
      Snacks with 15g of carbs or less

      Skip marbled meat.
      Go boneless/skinless.
      Prepared foods = hidden carbs & fats.
      Choose fish that is high in Omega-3. Examples include:
      Mackerel
      Herring
      Sardines
      Salmon
      Tuna
      Lake Trout
      Shopping for Dairy

      Choose low fat or skim.

      Cheese is lower in carbs than milk or yogurt.
      All fruits and vegetables have carbohydrates, and carbohydrates raise your bloodsugar. Know the carb content of your produce choices.

      High Carb:
      Potatoes = 20g (approx. 1 cup mashed)
      Corn = 19g (approx. 1/2 cup raw)
      Peas = 14g (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)
      Carrots = 10g (approx. 1/2 cup raw)

      Low Carb:
      Celery = 3g (approx. 1/2 cup raw)
      Zucchini = 4g (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)
      Pepper = 5g (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)
      Broccoli = 5g (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)

      Shopping for Fruits

      High Carb:
      Banana = 23g (1 small)
      Cherries = 16g (approx. 1 cup)
      Apple = 13g (1 small)
      Pineapple = 13g (approx. 3/4 cup)

      Low Carb:
      Rhubarb = 5g (approx. 1 cup raw)
      Cantaloupe = 6g (approx. 1/2 cup)
      Grapefruit = 8g (1/2)
      Watermelon = 8g (approx. 3/4 cup)

      Here are some excellent snack choices for people with diabetes:

      Low-fat string cheese
      Sugar-free Jell-O
      Fresh green veggies
      Soy crisps
      Air-popped popcorn
      Unsalted nuts

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

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

  40. QUESTION:
    How do I stick to a diabetic diet and stay away from sweets. I am having a hard time.?
    The job place is the most difficult. I really need some help and guidance. I want to be normal and thats not reality. I hate being a diabetic!!! Help Me!!

    • ANSWER:
      Also a diabetic, I found that sugar free things like diet gelatin and using Splenda when cooking and baking helps satisfy my sweet tooth. Zero grams of carb in that diet gelatin, so one can have all they want. Zero sugar or carbs in whipped cream, when sweetened with Splenda or another artificial sweetner. You can have all you want and not blow your sugar.

      I stay entirely away from white flour 'cause it goes to sugar in the blood stream faster than sugar. Ditto for rice and pastas, breads.

      The glycemic index -- a chart that tells how fast any food goes to sugar can be helpful. I've posted the links below. That way you can pick and choose the foods you like and know how much you can have of them. As long as you stay with foods that are rated 55 and below, you won't be hungry and won't raise your blood sugar.

      If you learn to read the labels and look for those carbohydrates. You may be pleasantly surprised at what you can eat -- and also how much hidden sugar is in other foods one would think were safe.

      Occasionally I have a piece of chocolate. If I take only a couple of squares, it's 7 grams of sugar. Not enough to raise blood sugar. If I instead have one of those fruit stirred yogurts, it might contain as much as 46 grams of sugar. Chocolate? Yogurt? One could eat the whole candy bar and not get as much sugar as in one of those little "lite" diet yogurts filled with sugar.

      I have made low carb cheesecake with NO sugar. Those I served it to didn't know, couldn't tell the difference between mine and Lindy's or any other cheesecake. Splenda bakes up just like sugar and tastes the same -- no aftertaste. So experiment with recipes for sweets and substitute something other than sugar.

      I have found the best success by making my own diet of foods I like, but watching the carbs. Especially the refined ones -- like while flour, sugar (watermelon and other sweet fruits, corn, carrots, even beets) , starches (potatoes, rice). I eliminated them.

      And, most importantly have breakfast in the morning. That will start your metabolism going. If you can make it a high protein one, like eggs, meat, milk, plain yogurt, a piece of fruit -- all low carb choices, you will find you won't get hungry and crave sweets and your metabolism will start to burn and stay at a slow, steady burn all morning.

      There are sugar free diet puddings, one can make whipped cream with Splenda or Nutra Sweet, have a piece of fruit (apple), peanut butter on a slice of apple, an occasional piece of candy (just don't eat the whole bag or box at one sitting), and not feel deprived. Watch your blood sugar, and that will be your guide to what you can eat and how foods affect you.

      With diabetes one's metabolism of sugars plays havoc with our appetite and our energy level. The secret is keeping one's blood sugar level -- not allowing it to rise fast,which taking in a lot of sugar does to us, and then crashes leaving us hungry and tired. Proteins digest slowly and release energy slowly,but consistently. Proteins and fats satisfy our hunger for a longer time. So adjusting your diet to eliminate the foods that raise blood sugar rapidly like the refined carbohydrates and sweets and replacing them with proteins and fiber, will actually reduce and maybe eliminate your craving for sweets
      Good luck and you can write me if you wish more links and info. rubysnowdragon@yahoo.com

  41. QUESTION:
    how do you plan a diabetic diet for a 13 yr. old who will not eat veg.and friut?
    he has been diagnised pre diabetic and he weighs 155 he is 5/5 he is suppose to be taking meds. but refuses that also. please ; any advice would be grateful.

    • ANSWER:
      If you can think of anyone at all who he is likely to listen to, get that person to talk to him. I am a medical student and I know that teenagers respond to consequences that directly relate to their interests. So, for example, if he is on the football team, and you find out that the quarterback is diabetic and eats fruits and vegetables daily and takes his medications without a problem, and you tell the 13 yr old this, this will influence him much more than if you tell him that his condition will worsen if he doesn't comply with doctor's orders. A variation of this technique is if he smokes, a way to get him to stop is to tell him that his teeth will turn black and he will be unattractive to girls, rather than telling him that he will get lung cancer. I would also recommend you get the book that tells you how to sneak food into children's diets. Missy Chase Lapine wrote a book on this titled: " The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for hiding healthy foods in kids favorite meals." You may get him to eat vegetables and fruit without realizing it. Also try making juice out of fruits and vegetables. Get a book on how to juice fruits and make smoothies, etc. You can sneak all types of fruit and vegetables into these concoctions. Also give him fruit any way he will take it-in a fruit salad, with cereal, with no-sugar ice cream, etc. I hope that I have been helpful and good luck.

  42. QUESTION:
    What foods does a diabetic diet consist of and what foods should be avoided?

    • ANSWER:

  43. QUESTION:
    What are some quick diabetic diet recipes?

    • ANSWER:
      Breakfast & Brunch

      Maple Oatmeal

      Ingredients:

      water 3/4 cup
      oatmeal, dry 1/2 cup
      Cary's®Sugar Free Syrup 5 Tbsp
      salt 1 pinch

      Preparation Instructions:

      Combine all ingredients in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Stir. Top with fruit (optional)

      *********

      Morning Rush-Hour Burrito

      Ingredients:

      cream cheese, low-fat 1 Tbsp
      6-inch flour tortilla 1 ea
      strawberry jam, low sugar 1 tsp
      New Zealand kiwi fruit, peeled and thinly sliced 1 ea

      Preparation Instructions:

      1. Spread the cream cheese over the tortilla. Spread the strawberry jam over half of the tortilla.
      2. Place the kiwi slices over the other half of the tortilla. Fold the two sides together and serve.

      **********

      SNACKS

      Apple and Cheese Snacks.

      Ingredients

      Ritz Reduced Fat Crackers 24 ea
      Kraft 2% Milk singles, cut into squares 6 ea
      thin apple slices, cut into quarters 12 ea
      ground cinnamon 24 pinch

      Preparation Instructions:

      1 . Top each cracker with a 2% Milk singles square, and 2 apple pieces. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
      2 . Place on microwavable plate. Microwave on high 20 seconds or until 2% Milk singles are warm and slightly melted.

  44. QUESTION:
    Where can i get a copy of a diabetic diet ?
    I recently got out of the hospital due to a stroke and i have to foolow a strict diet

    • ANSWER:
      American Diabetes Association website.

  45. QUESTION:
    what is tha bes food for diet and diabetic?
    I want to know what is the best food for diabetic and diet because i a'm overweight and diabetic

    • ANSWER:
      Southbeach is low carb and diabetes friendly.

  46. QUESTION:
    question about 2200 calorie diabetic diet?
    I am 21 weeks pregnant with my first child and i have been put on this 2200 calorie diabetic diet for high blood sugar during my glucose intolerant test. i have been following it very strictly but everytime i check my blood sugar level it is low...like 75 one time and another 79. is this normal? should i call my doctor? what should i do?

    • ANSWER:
      That seems pretty low. You should definitely call the doc and talk to a dietician.

  47. QUESTION:
    How many carbs allowed on a non -diabetic diet ?

    • ANSWER:
      Depends on your weight and height, and if you're trying to lose weight. Ask your doctor.

      It's also hard to say because there are different kinds of carbohydrates.

  48. QUESTION:
    How many carbs should a female on a 1500 calorie a day diabetic diet have?
    Is 1500 calories a healthy amount?

    • ANSWER:
      ^ 1500 calories sounds healthy but there are other things to consider, you said your female but your age and weight count as well, the same thing goes for carbs. You should speak to your nutritionist, he or she can help you work out a healthy eating plan. I hope this helps, good luck.

  49. QUESTION:
    How beneficial is flax seed in a cardiac diet or diabetic diet - and how do you use it???

    • ANSWER:
      I use flaxseed oil. Its very beneficial because its an omega 3 fat. I take 1 tbsp every morning. Its better to take the oil than the capsules, you have to take 16 caps a day to get the benefit of 1 tbsp. Go to wholehealthmd.com it gives you info on every vitamin,mineral and supplement you want.

  50. QUESTION:
    Thinking in terms of a diabetic diet, is Butternut Squash a starch like sweet potatoes?
    I'm a diabetic looking for different vegetables to eat and different vegetable recipes to cook. I'm tired of the same old things all the time. I tried Butternut Squash for the first time today and I really like it, but I can't keep making it the way I did. I baked it til it was tender then put butter and honey over it and then added cinnamon. Even plain it didn't taste bad, kind of like a sweet potato. But I am curious whether I should count it as a starch like white potatoes or bread or corn and peas. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Squash has a good amount of fiber but also rich in vitamins plus complex carbohydrates. Check with a nutritionist about the grams of carbs and the exchange value.


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