What makes a good Type 2 diabetic diet if you take pills?
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Hi\nI have been a diabetic for 22 years and just found this website about 3months ago. This is a great website for diabetics. \nhttp://www.diabetesforums.com/
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Diet is an integral part of diabetes management.\nDiet for diabetics is no different from the normal healthy diet recommmended for everybody.\n\nFat should be reduced to 30% of total energy intake, and consist mainly of unsaturated fats. Protein should be 15 % and carbohydrates 50-55 % of total energy intake.\nPatients should eat complex carbohydrates like potatoe and pasta, which are absorbed relatively slowly from the gastrointestinal tract, thus prevent the rapid fluctuation in blood sugar that occur with simple sugars, such as sucrose or glucose, are eaten.\nIt is better to spread nutrients throughout the day in the form or three main meals, in addition to snacks in between meals and at bedtime, which reduces swings in blood sugar.
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Actually you CAN eat carrots.  As a Type I you should eat a healthy variety of foods just like those who do not have diabetes.  Difference is you will have to take an insulin shot to break down the sugar in your body.  Carrots are higher in sugar than many other veggies so keep that in mind when taking your insulin.  Carrots contain vitamins that a great for you eyes which is beneficial to someone with diabetes.  As a Type I there really isn't any you "can't" have in moderation.  You just have to be vigilant about checking your glucose and maintaining tight control.
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For years doctors told me you do not get diabetes from eating a lot of sweet stuff (sugar) but I no longer believe that. I used to use 3 tsp. of sugar in every cup of hot beverage. I now find that doing that put a lot of stress on the pancreas.\n\nI cut way down on sugar, my diabetes is under control-recently my dr. took me off of diabetic medication and I have lost 22 lbs!\nOthers who have stopped certain brands of diabetic oral medication have also experienced weight loss. Brochures that come with your prescription will often mention weight gain as side-effects and it is true! Ask your doctor, if you go on medication, if there is one that will not have that side effect. I got up to 188 lbs! My weight continues to decline!\n\nI scarffed down sweets much of my life-please try and wean yourself off of it-the price to your health is not worth it! Diabetes is now in eptidomic porportions in this country and we have to make choices that,in the end, effect us a life-time. marlyne B
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I am currently trying to work with my body to prevent having to take insulin. I have brought my sugar has come down by walking. What I found surprising was that starches turn to sugar. If you are just reducing sweets, I found out, think again. If you have rice, have brown rice, whole wheat instead of white flour and I have just laid off the potatoes for now. It seems hard at first, but, one you find out where those sneaky buggers hide, it helps a lot. Booze turns to sugar too, especially beer. Watching the diet and walking really help. The walking especially works because it is a way of burning up excess sugar. Good Luck, I have reduced my sugar from 8 down to 6.2 in three months. Go to your pharmacist and see if he will go over your husband's medications and advise you if any could cause a higher sugar reading. Ask him to put this information in to the computer to avoid any meds that aggravate his situation.
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http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/diet-000042_6-145.html\n\nhttp://adam.about.com/reports/000042_5.htm
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I to had diabetes type 2 and I beat it..I had caught it just in time..I was taking a pill called actos .There are many ,many sights you can go to for better advise,diet,and excerise on the web..just type diabetic in your browser and look at all the information you have at your finger tips.I wish you the best of luck with this type of condition..it is a tough one go battle.
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I'm a Type 2 diabetic myself, and I can speak from experience here...if I eat something heavy in sugar or carbs, especially without anything else in my system, my body "crashes" after the initial sugar rush wears off.  One of the big problems with Type 2 is the wild variations in blood sugar count at any given time...it's like your bidy doesn't react in any stable way to big swings in blood sugar count.
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Only with adult onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. If you got it when you were a kid, forget about it, you'll need medicine for the rest of your life. \nBut if you developed it at an older age, it is most likey type 2, and can be controlled with strict diet and exercise. Not definite, but it is always worth a try. Here is a good diet I would suggest:\n\n\nFirst of all, (very important) don't eat ANY type of meat . This includes any soups that have a beef/chicken stock as the base. So buy vegetarian vegetable soup...not just vegetable soup, and eat it for supper(Campbell's (don't buy generic brand..its bland). This also includes milk. No cow milk. Buy some Soy milk. I promise it is delicious..I use 8th continent original soymilk. And this is 100% healthier than cow milk. This will help you alot. \n(no butter for a week!!, no ranch dressing, no sour cream...nothing of the sort...and try to lay off of the cheese unless it is soy cheese) \n\nSecond of all, no candy bars, chocolates, donuts with frosting center, cakes, ice cream....just go 1 week without sweets  \nI usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, and I either cut up fresh peaches, strawberries or even canned peaches and I don't need any sugar. \nFor a good snack in between I drink a mug of hot lemon water with honey added to sweeten. \n(*when feeling hungry, drinking a mug/cup of anything warm will ease your hungry tummy*) \nFor snacks when craving sweets: eat almonds, peanuts, soynuts, raisins, ovaltine mixed with soymilk is ok on this detox diet, drink a big cup of orange juice, eat fresh fruit, apples, oranges, strawberries, etc. \nEat vegetables and rice. Can buy frozen packages of broccolli, cauliflower, carrots, and raw type as well for snacks. \nGot a blender? Make smoothies with your new fruit selections, a natural, detoxing milkshake. Just don't use yogurt(which is cow milk based), >>>but add some soymilk, orange juice, bananas and strawberries for a shake that is out of this world!!!! \nI have always used this as my way to start exercising again. \n\n(tip: Slim Fast products have always helped me too(even though the shakes are cow-milk based). They have a meal bar called "fruit & nut bar" that is great. If i wake up and want to go for a jog or exercise, I take about 2-3 bites (don't eat whole bar before exercising) and it helps me feel not-sluggish during my workout.) \n\nMajor tip: anyone over the age of 20 should be taking a daily vitamin. I HIGHLY suggest buying some multivitamins (i use a woman's weight smart MV), Super B-Complex, and Vitamin C. These 3 are a must-take-each-day and you'll see an even better change in a couple of weeks. If I am feeling bloated, I buy diurex water pills and take for 5-7 days as well.\n\nFollow this strictly and you WILL see a change & feel better, that is a promise!\n\n(warning: if you have any cardiovascular problems at all do Not use water pills unless it is ok'd by your doctor, as it will interfere with your High BP medicine; and as always, if you are on any medications discuss any dramatic new diet choices with your doctor as it could affect the purpose of your medicine.)
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Have you not discussed this with a doctor or nurse? Do you have a blood glucose meter? You should.\n\nI'm type 2; my doctor recommends 50 carbs per meal, three times a day. Best carbs are complex carbs (potatos and the like); avoid simple sugars (they're traumatic to the system). At least the minimum daily of fiber (25 grms), more is better. Drink plenty of water. Veggies are good snacks; salad is a good filler when you feel hungry, for a snack. There are a lot of foods that used to be "forbidden," but now have low-carb versions -- even ice cream. Take blood sugar reading mornings after you wake up. If below 72, drink a small glass of juice to bring your blood sugar up, then eat your morning meal.
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It amazes me how many people on her give answers and do not know a thing about what they are saying.  For one there are 3 types of diabetes - two being more talked about Type I and Type II but both can have things that are very alike and also dramatically different.  If he is on insulin shots that means he is in complete control of his glucose levels meaning he can counteract any carbs/sugar he buts into his body.  And it is not good to cut everything with carbs, fat and sugar in it out of your diet you need then to survive just in moderation.  Now if he is underweight that could be due to his sugar running high all the time. If he is on medication for Type II diabetes (there are many different pills out there for it) usually requiring two pills a day and has lost a considerable amount of weight then that is a good thing and he must be eating well already.\n\nBasically what he needs to do is see an Endocrinologist (diabetes doctor) and get with a dietitian.  People try to act as if they are knowledgeable on here but sadly are not always.  My husband has type I, my uncles and grandfather have type I so I do have personal experience and have done extensive research.  So that is what I suggest you do or he does by going to his doctor and seeing someone who can give him detailed meal plans if that is what he needs.  Really he needs to just eat a well balanced diet of protein (beans, legumes, soy, tofu), carbs (yes I said carbs), veggies and fruits.\n\nHere's a website that might help you get started.  Also refer to the American Diabetes Association's website.\nhttp://www.diabetic-recipes.com/cat_vegetarian.htm
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Since your life is shortened when you have diabetes, you should not aim for being a normal diabetic, you should aim to cure your disease, in other words, be normal in blood sugar.  Type 2 can be cured.  My dad did it with the Pritikin diet.  It is drastic, but the disease's consequences are severe.  Allowing it to continue is keeping drug companies and your doctor in pools of money.  Get angry and get cured.  If you're going to drop oranges because they're carbs, make sure you consume a variety of other fruits including tomatoes.  Until your blood sugar drops to normal levels, cut out those starches that are made without fiber like white rice, potatoes, white bread and batter-fried foods.  Who wants to be addicted to drugs for 40 years, and then die (or get crippled) early anyway?
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Most diabetics try to keep their carbohydrate intake to a minimum.  So it would be good to have something healthy like a big salad or vegetable casserole along with the stuffing and yams and such.  Turkey is fine...that's protein.  Diabetics can eat carbs; but they must be sure to control the amount every day.  Protein and veges...very good for diabetics and others.
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rule of thumb, aviod sweet food and check ur sugar regularly. eat plenty of green vegetables, avoid taking much carbohydrate (bread, rice, cereals, etc), eat it moderation (but dont starve), and exercise regularly. hope it helps, but hey dont forget to seek expert help, preferably from a doc/ diabetic nurse/ dietician. the american diabetic association has a resourceful website too. http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
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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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It really depends. There are several types of diabetes. including type 1 ( body fails to produce insulin) and type 2 (body fails to properly use insulin). I think that if you have type 1 diabetes, you need insulin injection or therapy. I am not sure though if its is curable. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. Proper diet and exercise will help you prevent the disease. If you already have type 2 diabetes, there are some medications that could help lower your blood sugar. For a more in-depth explanation of the disease. Visit the website below.