dIABETES AND CARBS?
I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY GRAMS OF CARBS SHOULD I RESTRICT MYSELF TO.ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATFUL.THANKS
This is something your doctor should answer. There are "bad" carbs and "good" carbs. Stick with about 30% of the good carbs for starters and see how well you do with those. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats and low fat carbs that are high in fiber. And, of course, stay away from sugary carbs like donuts and cake! Same for pie.
admin on September 28th 2009 in Carbohydrate Counting Diabetes Diet
xoerin51394xo responded on 28 Sep 2009 at 11:18 pm #
i have type 1 and my doctor told me how many carbs i should have, based on my life style, and age. I would talk to a doctor to see what’s best
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Amy M responded on 28 Sep 2009 at 11:42 pm #
This is something your doctor should answer. There are "bad" carbs and "good" carbs. Stick with about 30% of the good carbs for starters and see how well you do with those. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats and low fat carbs that are high in fiber. And, of course, stay away from sugary carbs like donuts and cake! Same for pie.
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m88b responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 12:03 am #
only you and your doctor can determine that
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gy650 responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 12:53 am #
Diet Guidelines
http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapter10.shtml
Blood Sugar Management
http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/blood_sugar_management/
Fudge pops made from sugar-free chocolate pudding mixed with water (not milk) or "de-fizzed" sugar-free and caffeine-free diet cola, and low-carb (4 grams) vanilla yogurt.
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Chris R. responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 12:58 am #
I have always kept my self to 60 grams of carbs per meal and have had great results. I do try to stay away from things I know have lots of simple sugars like honey or just raw sugar. It may not be over my 60 carbs but those will spike your sugar quick. I found this on some web site and my dietician said it sounded fine to her. Below is a link to a free site that will give you recipes and the instructions on how to prepare it, even meal planners and grocery lists.
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you have to register but it all free and worth looking at.
http://www.onetouchgold.com
www.tudiabetes.com responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 1:25 am #
Indeed only your doctor can tell for sure.
I will tell you what I do:
-I am a male, 34 years old.
-Office worker, not too much physical activity there.
-I try to exercise between 20-45 minutes every day.
-I weigh close to 200 pounds (working on getting about 10 of those off).
With all that combined, I shoot for 45-60 grs of Carbs per meal.
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The Beauty Spot responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 2:10 am #
Your doctor knows your state of health better then anyone else, so for any health queries I would recommend you go back to him or her.
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finnis39 responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 2:34 am #
visit diabetes uk website it will tell you exactly what you need to know and give you some very good recipes to try out if you go on the shopping part of the site it will tell you what to buy and what simple thing s you can do to help keep your blood sugar levels good like if you eat long spaghetti try useing wholemeal spaghetti i have and it tastes great click on the link i have added you can buy a very good recipe book to called complete cookery Diabetic by jacqueline bellefontaine price £14.99 it is worth buying i have one and use it all the time good luck!
http://www.diabetes.org.uk
this other link is for the book now on offer at £3.99
http://www.whsmith.co.uk/whs/go.asp?ISBN=1845094409&DB=220&Menu=Books
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leowin1948 responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 2:59 am #
Only your doctor can tell you.Carbs are only for energy.More you take carb you have to burn more or do exercise.It is not easy.For an ordinary adult 1200 cals perday is ok.This energy you can get from non carb food,vegetarian food etc.Having a low carb food is always beneficial in management of diabetes.
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ELIZABETH G responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 3:20 am #
It all depends on loads of factors, first how heavy you are, then your sex etc go and see your diabetic specialist nurse/dietician who sould be able to give you a plan to specifically suit you.
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charterman responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 3:58 am #
I am a type 1 diabetic and I eat normal healthy portions of carbs. You will drive yourself mad if you start weighing everything you eat.
Eat a varied well balanced diet with the occasional treat, and that is not a Mars bar!, and you will have no problems.
My control is excellent.
If you have a roast dinner and eat roast potatoes, veg, meat, you can have a pudding like ice cream/Aldi’s chocolate profiteroles, I know, there is less sugar in them than a yogurt.
The portion is small and will do you no harm.
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merrybodner responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 4:12 am #
Talk to a dietician or talk a Diabetes class. You’ll get your answers there.
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db2byl responded on 29 Sep 2009 at 4:35 am #
A diabetic dietician can help you with a personal carb count just for you. I suggest that is who you consult instead of everyday people who either are telling you what they read or what they have been told by their physician for their personal use.
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