Diabetes and Diet

My dad has Both. I need to know to know what fruits and vegetables are safe for diabetics. I know most fruits have sugar in them, are there any that are ……….sugar free,lol? And I know some Veggies like carrots have sugar, What about pumpkins? I think avacodoes don’t have sugar but they might be high in cholesterol, any one know what the deal is with them? Are potatoes and rice safe? And what about Flour products, like bread, crackers etc.?
I forgot to mention, he is type 2 diabetic (high blood sugar)
I see there are going to be some people telling me to talk to his doctor, I should have mentioned that he lives in South America and medical care is that great down there. He has very very bad eating habits. The doctors have told him what not to eat, I need to find he some things he can eat. For instance, he was never told not to drink milk, turns out milk is very bad for people with high blood sugar.

All fruit and vegtables has some fructose in them including pumpkins. However your dad should talk to his doctor they can better explain what’s best for him. Also please don’t believe the myths that sugar alone causes Diabetes.

for high blood pressure, diabetes and anemia.

Basically, all fruits and vegetable are good, but since you have diabetes, you may want to stay away from some of the citrus fruits (ie. oranges, pineapples, etc.) because they can raise your blood sugar levels pretty high.

Check with your doctor or nutritionist to be sure and safe.

I’m 16 years old and over the Christmas break I went a little overboard with the soda, but I exercise somewhat often, walking 2 miles daily. On Wednesday of last week I got somewhat dizzy, I can almost compare it to being high. I went and laid down and felt fine for the rest of the day. Then the next day I felt dizzy, and started to worry because when I laid down my legs felt kind of numb, I was also pretty restless and felt somewhat weak. The next day I got a sore throat, so I laid in bed for a few days until my throat felt better, then I got up on Sunday feeling dizzy and weak again, after drinking a sip of soda I felt extremely dizzy and was very pale in the face. So I laid down and grabbed an orange, thinking it was no big deal, within 5 minutes I felt and looked normal. On Monday I decided to cut soda, and high-fructose syrup out of my diet completely, eating protein and lots more vegetables and fruits. Tuesday I laid in bed hoping I would get better, then today (Wednesday the 31st) i got out of bed, had an orange, some eggs and bacon, feeling still a little weak but not dizzy or numb in my legs. I went outside for a walk and dug out a fire pit in the backyard, which is for a party tonight. I need to know if I actually do have diabetes, the symptoms seem to fit, considering the amount of soda i consumed of the break. I was hoping that there was nothing wrong with me, because unfortunately I have no health insurance, and since the economy is headed towards a recession, my father isn’t making shit for cash, and cannot afford a visit to the doctor, I need to know if you think there is something seriously wrong with me.

Thanks,
Ben Osborn

Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Because epinephrine, one of the hormones that is activated by hypoglycemia, comes from the central nervous system, the majority of early symptoms of hypoglycemia are related to the nervous system.
Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:
Trembling
Clamminess
Palpitations
Anxiety
Sweating
Hunger

Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows:
Difficulty in thinking
Confusion
Headache
Seizures
Coma
Ultimately, death

Eating every 4-6 hours is important to prevent hypoglycemia.
Be adventurous and try something new to liven up your snacks between meals!
Each of the following counts as one starch:

One small apple, orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or tangerine
Eight animal crackers
Four medium fresh apricots or seven dried halves
1/2 of a banana rolled with 2-tablespoons Grape Nuts cereal
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
Twelve Bing cherries
Two chocolate mousse bars (Weight Watchers)
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
Two sugar-free fudgesicles
Three gingersnaps
36 Goldfish (adds 1 fat serving)
Three graham crackers (2 1/2-inch square)
1/2 low-fat granola bar
15 grapes
½ cup fruit juice
Five slices melba toast
1 cup skim milk
Three peanut butter sandwich crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Two small plums
24 oyster crackers
3 cups popcorn (popped by hot air, or low-fat microwave)
1 slice of angel food cake
1 sugar-free pudding snack cup
Three dried pitted prunes
15 fat-free potato or tortilla chips
3/4 ounce pretzels
2 tablespoons raisins
Two rice cakes (4" diameter)
1 regular Jell-o snack cup
Seven Ritz crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six saltine crackers
½ cup canned fruit
15 Teddy Grahams (adds 1 fat serving)
Five reduced-fat Triscuits
Six Vanilla Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six Waverly Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
12 Original Wheat Thins (adds 1 fat serving)
13 Reduced-fat Wheat Thins (adds 1/2 fat serving)
1 cup nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt (sweetened with sugar substitute)
1/2 cup of sherbet or I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt or TCBY frozen yogurt

Most people I know that have hypoglycemia are THIN.
I think you could just try a low glycemic diet for a period you will find out that you can control this by your self. Heres a website for you to live by:http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

I’m 16 years old and over the Christmas break I went a little overboard with the soda, but I exercise somewhat often, walking 2 miles daily. On Wednesday of last week I got somewhat dizzy, I can almost compare it to being high. I went and laid down and felt fine for the rest of the day. Then the next day I felt dizzy, and started to worry because when I laid down my legs felt kind of numb, I was also pretty restless and felt somewhat weak. The next day I got a sore throat, so I laid in bed for a few days until my throat felt better, then I got up on Sunday feeling dizzy and weak again, after drinking a sip of soda I felt extremely dizzy and was very pale in the face. So I laid down and grabbed an orange, thinking it was no big deal, within 5 minutes I felt and looked normal. On Monday I decided to cut soda, and high-fructose syrup out of my diet completely, eating protein and lots more vegetables and fruits. Tuesday I laid in bed hoping I would get better, then today (Wednesday the 31st) i got out of bed, had an orange, some eggs and bacon, feeling still a little weak but not dizzy or numb in my legs. I went outside for a walk and dug out a fire pit in the backyard, which is for a party tonight. I need to know if I actually do have diabetes, the symptoms seem to fit, considering the amount of soda i consumed of the break. I was hoping that there was nothing wrong with me, because unfortunately I have no health insurance, and since the economy is headed towards a recession, my father isn’t making shit for cash, and cannot afford a visit to the doctor, I need to know if you think there is something seriously wrong with me.

Thanks,
Ben Osborn

Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Because epinephrine, one of the hormones that is activated by hypoglycemia, comes from the central nervous system, the majority of early symptoms of hypoglycemia are related to the nervous system.
Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:
Trembling
Clamminess
Palpitations
Anxiety
Sweating
Hunger

Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows:
Difficulty in thinking
Confusion
Headache
Seizures
Coma
Ultimately, death

Eating every 4-6 hours is important to prevent hypoglycemia.
Be adventurous and try something new to liven up your snacks between meals!
Each of the following counts as one starch:

One small apple, orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or tangerine
Eight animal crackers
Four medium fresh apricots or seven dried halves
1/2 of a banana rolled with 2-tablespoons Grape Nuts cereal
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
Twelve Bing cherries
Two chocolate mousse bars (Weight Watchers)
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
Two sugar-free fudgesicles
Three gingersnaps
36 Goldfish (adds 1 fat serving)
Three graham crackers (2 1/2-inch square)
1/2 low-fat granola bar
15 grapes
½ cup fruit juice
Five slices melba toast
1 cup skim milk
Three peanut butter sandwich crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Two small plums
24 oyster crackers
3 cups popcorn (popped by hot air, or low-fat microwave)
1 slice of angel food cake
1 sugar-free pudding snack cup
Three dried pitted prunes
15 fat-free potato or tortilla chips
3/4 ounce pretzels
2 tablespoons raisins
Two rice cakes (4" diameter)
1 regular Jell-o snack cup
Seven Ritz crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six saltine crackers
½ cup canned fruit
15 Teddy Grahams (adds 1 fat serving)
Five reduced-fat Triscuits
Six Vanilla Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six Waverly Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
12 Original Wheat Thins (adds 1 fat serving)
13 Reduced-fat Wheat Thins (adds 1/2 fat serving)
1 cup nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt (sweetened with sugar substitute)
1/2 cup of sherbet or I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt or TCBY frozen yogurt

Most people I know that have hypoglycemia are THIN.
I think you could just try a low glycemic diet for a period you will find out that you can control this by your self. Heres a website for you to live by:http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

Im 15, and not overweight, and i exercise about 3-4 times a week. But lately i have been feeling very fatigue. i do eat unhealthy food but not over the top, i still eat my fruits and vegetables. i do eat a lot and drink a lot of water but i do have growth spurts. i dont go to the toliet a lot either. Im just concered about the fact that im always tired.

Can someone plz help???

You could have diabetes, or a thyroid problem, or an abundance of other problems.
The ring around the neck as Brittany told you about, is not a common thing in diabetes, it only occurs in some, and other problems can cause it. It also includes darkening in the armpit and groin areas. And most doctors do not use the term being "pre diabetic" or being "boarderline" diabetic anymore…these people are actually diabetics.
Being overweight does not mean you would become diabetic either, most type 2 diabetics are not, or ever have been overweight. Diabetes itself can cause a person to gain weight, though.
Other symptoms that you should watch for are
Constant thirst
Frequent urination
Sweet smelling urine
Fatigue
Constant hunger
Headaches
Irritability
Nausea or vomiting
Leg cramps
Blurry vision
Itching skin with no rash
Reoccurring yeast infections in women
Itching penis and genital area in men (male yeast infections)
Frequent boils
Slow healing wounds
Burning, tingling sensations in hands, arms, feet, or legs.
Make a doctor appointment and get some testing done and put your mind to rest.

For the pregnant woman nothing is more important then the health and well being of her unborn baby. Gestational diabetes is a disease that all soon to be mothers need to be aware of because if left untreated it can have serious health consequences for both the mother and baby. Because of this risk all mothers who are under a doctors or midwives care are routinely screened during their second trimester for gestational diabetes.

The majority of women who have gestational diabetes are unaware of their condition because most of the time the normal symptoms associated with diabetes are not present. The more overt signs include frequent urination, extreme thirst and hunger, and fatigue, all of which can be caused by high blood sugar levels. Whether they show symptoms or not the Glucose Challenge Test given during the second trimester will rule out whether or not diabetes should be a concern during a woman’s pregnancy.

The most effective way to manage gestational diabetes is through a combination of diet and exercise. This only makes sense because these methods are the most easily accomplished help control high blood sugar levels. The first thing that must be done is replacing simple sugars in the diet with complex carbohydrates. This means avoiding high sugar drinks and foods such as soft drinks, fruit juices, candy, and refined bread products. Simple sugars are quickly assimilated into the blood stream and are a major cause of sugar spikes, which can be dangerous for both mother and baby.

Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, from sources such as fruits (which still must eaten in moderation because of their high sugar content) and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes take longer to digest and provide a sustained source of dietary energy, keeping blood glucose levels at a more normal state. It is also important to balance carbohydrate intake with the proper amount of protein and fiber. Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is important for all pregnant women, but much more so for those with gestational diabetes.

The other half of managing diabetes during pregnancy is through exercise. The need for insulin is reduced by exercise because the uptake of glucose by muscle cells is increased during exercise resulting in improved blood sugar control. Exercise will also help to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body, reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular problems that are associated with diabetes.

Walking, yoga, swimming, and expectant mother aerobics classes are all good ways to get the exercise you need. Just thirty minutes a day several times a week is a good starting point. It is important to discuss any exercise program with you doctor before you start, but unless there are complications that prevent getting regular exercise staying in shape while pregnant is good for both the mother and baby. Just remember to keep the exercise routine low-impact.

Gestational diabetes can be effectively controlled with a combination of diet and exercise. If you are diagnosed with this condition it is important to work closely with you health care providers to keep it under control, for both the baby’s and your own well being.

Andrew Bicknell
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/managing-gestational-diabetes-with-diet-and-exercise-747540.html