if a young person were at risk for high sugar levels (but was not obese), is there any way to lower it?>>
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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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Yes it can, in my experience I get a headache when I'm coming off a sugar high. Eat something with some complex carbs and you'll level out again.
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Cut back on your sugar intake.
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Type 1 - no\n\nType 2 - maybe.  There are studies which indicate that people who eat a lot of high glycemic foods (sugar is one) develop type 2 diabetes as a result of the constant assault on their pancreas.\n\nYou'd be wise to buffer your sugar with protein or eat smaller amounts several hours apart.
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Most important is to find out what diet her md prescribed.  Depending on how severe her diabetes is she will have to take shots 1 to 4 times a day.  Her diet is just as important as the shots.  It is also important to know what her sugar level is before eating which can be monitored by a glucose monitor.  Always good to have sugar tablets found in any drug store on hand.  If her sugar is a little low this will help raise it.  Since she was just diagnosed, it is best to stick to the md diet as they are probably still regulating her insulin.  Things to watch out for is if she starts slurring her words, is very sleepy, if these things are happening her sugar is getting low.  Test her, if she is too low, raise her sugar level by eating fruit, candy bar, sugar tablets, juice (natural sugar is the fastest and best way to raise her level quickly).  If her levels are too high, activity, or a shot when she gets to know her body are best, but not food.  I have even put sugar into juice to raise the levels quickly.  In the beginning it is most difficult as their body is still getting regulated and she is figuring out if old enough or mom if she's young, what she can eat and how much insulin.  There is a rough rode ahead but its a workable disease and she can still live a long and happy life.  Still I am sorry your niece was diagnosed with this as it is unfortunate to have anyone you love have to go through anything like this.  Good luck to you and her!!
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Try a little negative association-every time you want chocolate,dab hot sauce on your tongue,or be good 6 days a wk,indulging on the seventh day.I think there's more power in the pull of something forbidden to us,so maybe foregoing it altogether isn't an option,but a sugar free alternative may help you atleast curb it,GOOD LUCK
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There is a possibility of having high blood sugar content periodically without being diabetic... however, it is a tricky tricky thing to deal with.  \n\nIf you have a high sugar count, keep testing.  Check for other signs and symptoms of diabetes.  Visit your doctor regularly.  It's very understandable that nobody wants to have diabetes.... but it is better to know than leave it untreated.\n\nI would recommend visiting some sites with diabetes symptoms for monitoring purposes.. although please don't just stick with that.  Ensure you visit a doctor.. often if need be..  \n\nI have a *strong* family history of diabetes with effects ranging from organ failure to amputation.  Sometimes, simply taking one pill, or a few other minor inconveniences can prevent these horrible effects..  \n\nJust be careful..  people care about you, and want to ensure that you will be safe.   *hugs*
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Eat a teaspoon full of sugar.  It works.
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Eat regularly. Avoid skipping meals or starving yourself. Include planned,\nhealthy snacks into your eating plan. Sugar cravings get more intense\nwhen you’re over-hungry.\n• Eat more complex carbohydrates, especially high fiber, whole grain\nproducts. Minimize simple sugars and refined products. Cakes, cookies,\nsweets, white rice, white bread, and white pasta may cause an “insulin\nreaction” which makes you feel sluggish and crave more sugar.\n• Include a good source of protein and/or healthy fat with each meal.\nProtein and fat are digested more slowly and give satiety to meals.\n• Cut back on caffeine. Caffeine wreaks havok with blood sugar levels,\nincreasing the chance of overeating later.\nHave you got a sweet tooth that never seems to get its fill?  If so, take a look at your diet. Have you eaten foods that are high in simple, fast absorbing carbohydrates?  \n\nIf so, fast absorbing carbs equals an overload of glucose in the blood.  Insulin pushes out the glucose, thus creating low blood sugar in some individuals.  \n\nSolution:  Better management of blood sugar, smarter food choices and eating at regular intervals. And it wouldn't hurt to get your blood sugar evaluated by your doctor.
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the truth is everybody is different. u would have to experiment it for yourself. \nexample:\nmy son can not eat just a milk based product for a snack. his blood sugar will go low as if he didn't have anything for a snack at all.  other people with diabetes (such as his father) can have it for a snack and its ok their blood sugar is fine as if they had ate a granola bar or crackers.\nits weird but true, if my son wants ice cream for a snack then he has to eat another source of starch with it.\nremember that extreme HI's are always followed by extreme LOW's . this is true in people without diabetes also.
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just eat sensibly. less of the junk food, more of the veggies & moderate consumption of meat & sugar-laced food.
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Try looking into GI diet. Eating foods low on the glucose index should help stabilise your suger levels.
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Limit your carb intake. The body turns all carbs into sugar. With simple carbs; sugar, honey, syrup, etc. the body converts these quickly causing your blood sugar to spike so avoid these. Complex carbs like rice, oatmeal, beans, etc. take longer to convert so your blood sugar doesn't spike, but it will still go up. You also have to be careful not to eat too much protein. Protein won't effect your blood sugar, but will effect your kidneys which are already working overtime trying to get rid of the excess sugar. Make an appointment and talk with a dietitian. In the meantime practice portion control. That's where most of us get in trouble. 1/2 Cup is a serving of starch like corn, beans, pasta, potatoes. 1 Cup is a serving of raw veggies and 1/2 Cup cooked veggies = a serving. 1 oz. of meat = 1 serving of meat. Watch your diet and talk with a dietitian and you should be able to control your diabetes without having to go on meds. OH and always carry some hard candy with you in case your blood sugar gets too low. Good luck with this.
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There are other ways to control low blood sugar. Coffee (I know, I love it too but..) isn't all that good for you any way. It may help with the low blood sugar but it will also dehydrate you. The best thing for that girl is to get up earlier and take the time to have a healthy breakfast.
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watch your intake of sweets...remember carbs break down to sugar in your body. Being overweight really contributes to diabetes. You need to get plenty of exercise...as this burns glucose in your body (sugar)....I was diabetic...I lost 60 lbs....and I no longer have it...I took a course in this...the dietician said sugar...is sugar...is sugar...your body doesnt know the difference....if you are eating a bowl of jello..or 3 slices of bread....it breaks down in your body as sugar...one tip I learned...if you eat something sweet...have some protein with it...it like counteracts it...it just slows the sugar breakdown....I always had a little protein in the morning...it just made me feel better for the day. A doughnut with a glass of orangejuice, would be the worst thing you could eat for breakfast. Your sugar would soar...the slam you down in a short period of time...then you feel tired or sleepy....I know...I've been there. Always remain active...that will ensure you to keep your bloodsugar more stable....the best foods you eat are legumes..(beans)...they help to stabilize blood sugar, for longer periods of time.
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hi sweety (because you are diabetic) \nstop worrying.\nit is quite natural that people start worrying  at initial stage when they are advised to take medicines . definitely you can come to pre medication stage provided you  develop certain good habits like  diet control,simple exersises & medication(as advised by doctor) .\n\nregarding  diet control either we are ignorant or we cheat ourselves .i stress this point because i am also diabetic since 13 years. i know it is very difficult to avoid the food which we crave for .each day i tell myself that i am not going to eat the 'barred' food .like this i am adjusting to the situation .you can have tasty food even without sweets & transfat items. don,t copromise on taste.\ndefinitely you have to do simple exercises or brisk walk for 40 minutes daily.\ndon't stop medication until doctor advises you to do so..\ndiabetes is not a dicease.it is only deficiency.\nso don't bother .go ahead & enjoy yor life.
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REDUCE INTAKE OF SUGAR, EXERCISE REGULARLY.