Just want to get some info as far as diet goes. I am specifically talking about non-insulin dependent diabetes. What type of things can you splurge on without having it adversley affect your glucose??? Once you changed your diet, how long did it take for your glucose to stabalize??? Besides candy and obvious sugar filled products, what are some of the big no nos that one might not think is harmful??? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
My daughter is Type I (insulin dependent) diabetic. We count all of her carbohydrates. One thing I have always found odd is that her dietician says to count milk as a carb. (But not cheese)
Well, my wife just found out a week or so ago that she has diabetes (actually gestational, but the Dr. says she is pretty much going to have Type II for the rest of her life). She has changed her diet and is following the nutritionists plan religiously, yet is getting weird readings. She tests 5 times a day and her mid morning reading (after breakfast and snack) was really low the last few days. Yet, she had the exact same breakfast this morning that she had the other day (when her reading was 62) and now her reading is 133. I dont understand why there is such a huge difference when she is eating the exact same thing. Also, in addition to having low readings in the morning (after breakfast), she has felt sluggish. So she talks to the nutritionist and they tell her to eat more meat in the afternoon and evening. Which doesnt make sense because her reading when she wakes up in the morning is perfectly fine (usually around 80-90). It seems to me that since her after breakfast reading is low, that she would want to add some meat to her morning meal. Overall, I am losing confidence in this nutritionist. They have her on a daily 1600 calorie intake which is awfully low considering the fact that she is pregnant and is an above average sized gal (she is 5'9'').
sorry to hear about that codell and jameson. Ive spent the last 2 years in diabetes research but my specialty isnt diet related. If you want some more information on diabetes and where research is today visit pnri.org and we are a nonprofit research institute. hope this info helps and good luck.
That's rough Codell. I have type 1 diabetes, so I can't give too many specifics about type 2. Though I do know one friend who was recently diagnosed with type 2, but all he has to do is exercise twice a day for 30 minutes each time, and his blood sugar stays in control. He doesn't even need any medication. Depending on how little her pancreas produces, different things can be done. My father-in-law is type 2 diabetic, and he takes two types of medication. Just make sure she tests her blood sugar regularly, so that she doesn't have advers affects from the medication, and/or medication can be adjusted.
