What is the medical criteria for deciding which caloric ADA diet to place a diabetic on?
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It's based on the patient's actual body weight and ideal or target body weight. \n\nThe first link below has excellent step-by-step notes on how to calculate IBW, and then goes on to help formulate a diet. The second also goes into the percentages of fat, carbohydrate and protein.\n\nTo be honest, as a medical resident, we used to just eyeball the person and pick one of the kitchen's standard meals: 1600, 1800 or 2000. Of course, when they were being discharged and seeing the diabetic nurse, they got a more personalized meal plan.
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I know a diabetic who is trying to lose their belly fat as well. They're on the three-hour diet. There's this little book you can buy that has all the types of food you can eat and how much of it, including fast food and restaurants. It seems to be working pretty well for them.
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You need to speak to a registered diatition. In the meanwhile a great resource for you would be the diabetic exchange diet.  \nYou question is not as simple as you think.  Sugars definately need to be reduced.  Carbs should make up approx. 60 % of the AVERAGE diabetic diet. But, again, you need to speak to a diatition that can help you formulate a diet specifically for you.  Your doctor can refer you.
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Firstly, it should be done by a healthcare professional...either a doctor or a diabetic nurse.  It is calculated based on individual response. So it is really a guess game. You give some insulin, see what a sugar value is in several hours and adjust based on that.  After several days, you arrive at a reasonable dose.  Hope this helps, but don't try this on your own :).
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if you are a diabetic the best way to loose weight and keep your blood sugar between 60-110 is by following an 1800 ADA diet the best way to follow this diet and the only place that I can think of other than seeing a registered dietitian is to sign up with Weight Watchers, their program is very helpful.\n-Good Luck
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Please visit these sites :\nhttp://www.diabetesindia.com/diabetes/diet_chart.html\nhttp://www.webindia123.com/health/disease/diab/care.html\nhttp://www.fatfreekitchen.com/vegetarian-recipes.html\nhttp://www.indiafocus.indiainfo.com/ society_and_culture/food/recipes/\n...You'll get all the suggestions you seek.
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Exercise and giving up all high glycemic index foods, including sweets, is best.\n\nApples are a sweet treat that have a moderate glycemic index, probably due to the pectin fiber content.  Introduce him to Pink Lady and Ida Red and Braeburn apples, which have lots more flavor than those sugary watery "Red Delicious" things that Americans are used to.  Get them in the fall red off the tree, if possible.\n\nTell him to walk fast for two miles every other day, or four miles with a purposeful stride at least twice a week.  The idea is to get his heart rate up and make him struggle, at least a little, with rapid, deep breathing, and maintain the workout for about an hour (or two).\n\nApocalypse Beans and Rice Soup is a sensible low-calorie diabetic dish invented by David S, who is sadly no longer on Yahoo Answers.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061017133048AAIKpoh
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Doing the Atkins diet "reversed" my diabetes.  Medically proven.  However, doctors will still bash it. Read the book and try it for two weeks and become a new you.
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Definitely try out the ADA (American Diabetes Association) website to start with. \nAlso, a good place to start is by doing a Yahoo or Google search for diabetic diets (also try "meal planning for diabetics") etc. There are sites out there that will actually plan out diets for you, but they usually require payment. \n\nIf the web doesn't work for you, talk to your doctor and ask him / her to refer you to a registered dietician or nutritionist. Check with your local department and see what resources they have available in the area of diet and nutrition. \n\nGood luck and best wishes....
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I am curious as to why you are resistent to seeing a registered dietician? I know that it can be a bit expensive but this IS your health. I have my MSc in Human Health and Nutrition and would very HIGHLY recommend dieticians because they can help you manage your diabetes and have the most reputable cookbooks and resources.\n\nIf that fails, try looking up websites for various diabetes societies and check out their resource pages for cookbook suggestions. Here is a good link to many Diabetes Organizations:\nhttp://www.diabetes.ca/Section_Main/links.asp\n\nOr try Amazon.com for some great cookbooks:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764552309/102-9168389-2086538?v=glance&n=283155\n\nGood luck and take care!
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Doctor...doctor...doctor....go see your doctor or a nutritionist!\n\nAre you on oral meds?  How long have you been diagnosed with DM?  After a certain amount of time, if your diet doesn't control your blood sugars, your doctor may consider treating you with oral medication.  What is your weight like?  That could be a factor, too.
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LOOK UP "DIABETIC DIET" IN YAHOO OR GOOGLE.  MOST DIABETICS NEED TO BE ON A LOW-CARB DIET.  YOU SHOULD FIND EVERYTHING U NEED ON ONE SITE.  HOPE THIS HELPS.
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The expected norm for a non-pregnant, non-diabetc fasting person is 4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L (74-106 mg/dl)\n\nSo if yor fasting sugar was in this range you would not be considered a diabetic.
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The best place to start your quest for a diabetic diet plan is with your doctor. Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietician or nutritionist. These people are trained and specialize in meal planning and diet regulation. They can help you come up with a meal plan that is unique to your individualized nutritional needs. \nSome basic pointers:\n-- Avoid the high sugar foods. Don't cut out sugar all together, but keep it to a minimal amount. Your body actually needs sugar to make energy. Avoid soft drinks, but if you are a soft drink junky, settle for diet over regular. Water is the best thing though. \n-- Avoid high carb foods. \n-- Avoid high cholesterol / high fat foods. High cholesterol goes hand-in-hand with diabetes.\n-- Avoid high sodium foods / salt. High blood pressure is another sister-syndrome of diabetes. \n\nExercise along with eating a healthy and balanced diet. Just a little exercise (around 30 minutes a day) can greatly increase your metabolic rate and increase your energy level. By adding this minimal amount to your daily routine, you will be surprised at your drop in blood glucose levels, etc. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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There are many sources to look at.\n\nProbably the most user-friendly is from the American Diabetes Association.\n\nEnjoy.
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check the glucose content in honey. My father had diabetes and he insisted that he could eat all the honey that he wasted but when I had gestational diabetes I was told that honey is only slightly healthier than sugar and should also be used with caution.\nTalk to your doctor.
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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.