Diabetes and Diet

Try to stay within 60 grams carbs. I will save 15 carbs from breakfast, lunch & dinner to use as between meal snacks. But the number of carbs per meal will vary with the daily total caloric intake your dietician/nutritionist has recommended.

My step dad was just diognosed with type 2 diabetes and his docter said he should be on a no sugar, low carb diet. Now, I’m wondering…how many carbs a day would this be?

He’s 40 something and 215 lbs if that helps.

It varies according to who you ask. Under 200 would be a good start.

I’ve found that exercise is equally important. What I’ve done is to keep my carbs under 180. I’m 5’11" and was 215. I’m now 175 and no longer need medication. The types of carbs are important as well. Avoid processed, refined, manufactured carbs as they lack many of the important nutrients found only in raw, natural products. The nutrients are vital in lowering insulin resistance and keeping the disease from progressing. Check out the links in my profile for more tips.

My step dad was just diognosed with type 2 diabetes and his docter said he should be on a no sugar, low carb diet. Now, I’m wondering…how many carbs a day would this be?

He’s 40 something and 215 lbs if that helps.

It varies according to who you ask. Under 200 would be a good start.

I’ve found that exercise is equally important. What I’ve done is to keep my carbs under 180. I’m 5’11" and was 215. I’m now 175 and no longer need medication. The types of carbs are important as well. Avoid processed, refined, manufactured carbs as they lack many of the important nutrients found only in raw, natural products. The nutrients are vital in lowering insulin resistance and keeping the disease from progressing. Check out the links in my profile for more tips.

How many carbs a day should you have? I have a sweet tooth, so can you help me with another way to satisfy my cravings. My doctor allows my to have 10 carbs a day but I don’t know if its all the same. Like a bake potato or peice of cake? I know it has more sugar and calories, but how do you figure out what to eat and what not to? Have any good recipes for low sugar treats please share. Can you use sweet n low instead if you bake something yourself? I know about baking cakes with Apple sauce there not bad. Is there a group or anything online I could join without paying and buying everything? Like somewhere to get recipes, and hints. I already cut fat out of my diet because of a heart attack, and I have cut the calories. Please explain this sugar thing to me if you can. Any help would really be appreciated.

My husband has type II diabetes. His endocrinologist made things simple. He said to follow the South Beach diet plan. It is the best for a diabetic.

http://secure.agoramedia.com/sbd2/learn/food.html

http://www.amazon.com/South-Beach-Diet-Delicious-Doctor-Designed/dp/B000OCXOZW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-7856332-4353630?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180055288&sr=8-1

The best (and I have read many) book on type II is The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

http://www.amazon.com/First-Year-Diabetes-Essential-Diagnosed/dp/1569242658/ref=sr_1_18/002-7856332-4353630?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180055349&sr=1-18

It will really help you understand what happens when you eat and why. It explaines the role of insulin, the pancreas, insulin resistance, why you need some carbs, etc.
To answer your food question regarding potatoes etc. A simple carb is a simple carb, that is any carb without fiber. Cake, white rice, potato, white bread… all will have a fast impact on blood sugar. You want complex carbs. You are looking for 3 or more grams of fiber per serving. The fiber slows digestion and the impact on your blood sugar levels.
The two books I recommended will be a HUGE help. You may also want to see an endocrinologist (specializes in diabetes and tyroid disorders)

I have found Splenda to be the best tasting and most heat stable of the sweetners. Remember it is not just about sugar but all simple carbs.

Here are some web sites:

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/noninsulin-diabetes/diet.htm

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Living/Delicious-Ways-to-Control-Diabetes/Main.aspx

Don’t forget the importance of exercise.

Groups:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/support-groups.html

Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any additional help.

How many carbs a day should you have? I have a sweet tooth, so can you help me with another way to satisfy my cravings. My doctor allows my to have 10 carbs a day but I don’t know if its all the same. Like a bake potato or peice of cake? I know it has more sugar and calories, but how do you figure out what to eat and what not to? Have any good recipes for low sugar treats please share. Can you use sweet n low instead if you bake something yourself? I know about baking cakes with Apple sauce there not bad. Is there a group or anything online I could join without paying and buying everything? Like somewhere to get recipes, and hints. I already cut fat out of my diet because of a heart attack, and I have cut the calories. Please explain this sugar thing to me if you can. Any help would really be appreciated.

My husband has type II diabetes. His endocrinologist made things simple. He said to follow the South Beach diet plan. It is the best for a diabetic.

http://secure.agoramedia.com/sbd2/learn/food.html

http://www.amazon.com/South-Beach-Diet-Delicious-Doctor-Designed/dp/B000OCXOZW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-7856332-4353630?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180055288&sr=8-1

The best (and I have read many) book on type II is The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

http://www.amazon.com/First-Year-Diabetes-Essential-Diagnosed/dp/1569242658/ref=sr_1_18/002-7856332-4353630?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180055349&sr=1-18

It will really help you understand what happens when you eat and why. It explaines the role of insulin, the pancreas, insulin resistance, why you need some carbs, etc.
To answer your food question regarding potatoes etc. A simple carb is a simple carb, that is any carb without fiber. Cake, white rice, potato, white bread… all will have a fast impact on blood sugar. You want complex carbs. You are looking for 3 or more grams of fiber per serving. The fiber slows digestion and the impact on your blood sugar levels.
The two books I recommended will be a HUGE help. You may also want to see an endocrinologist (specializes in diabetes and tyroid disorders)

I have found Splenda to be the best tasting and most heat stable of the sweetners. Remember it is not just about sugar but all simple carbs.

Here are some web sites:

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/noninsulin-diabetes/diet.htm

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Living/Delicious-Ways-to-Control-Diabetes/Main.aspx

Don’t forget the importance of exercise.

Groups:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/support-groups.html

Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any additional help.

This is so confusing. I need to know if this is alright. I just started my gestational diabetes low-carb diet. My three meals a day range from 30-45g of carbs while my three snacks range from 15-30g of carbs. I don’t want to keep eating just turkey sandwiches and fruits and vegetables. Would it be ok if I ate the following, as long as it is within carbohydrate guidelines?

For example ..
(3) chicken strips from Sheetz w/ nacho cheese – 26g carbs, no sugar
Grilled chicken wrap from Sheetz w/ cheddar cheese, cooked peppers & onions, bacon, & tomatoes – 31g carbs, 3g sugars
McChicken from McDonald’s w/o the bun, mayo, & lettuce (just the plain chicken patty) – 10g carbs

Can I eat this stuff (obviously not at the same meal or anything) since it’s within the carb guidelines I am supposed to follow?

Also .. some more examples .. not that I want to eat this stuff daily or anything, just using these as examples ..
Low Carb Options (each under 10g* of carbs):
• Low Carb WHOPPER® Sandwich* • (3g)
• Low Carb WHOPPER® Sandwich w/ cheese* • (5g)
• Low Carb DOUBLE WHOPPER® Sandwich* • (3g)
• Low Carb DOUBLE WHOPPER® Sandwich w/ cheese* • (5g)
• Low Carb WHOPPER JR.® Sandwich* • (1g)
• Low Carb WHOPPER JR.® Sandwich w/ cheese* • (2g)
• Low Carb BK™ Double Stacker Sandwich* (5g)
• Low Carb BK™ Triple Stacker Sandwich* (6g)
• Low Carb BK™ Quad Stacker Sandwich* (6g)
** ALL WITHOUT THE BUN **

My numbers weren’t that bad they said, they didn’t give me exacts though, I’m going to ask them next time I go in. I’m not asking you to verify if my diet is good — I just want to know if I am counting carbs for a diabetic diet could I eat this stuff since the carbs are within guidelines? Obviously not for every meal every day, but maybe one meal a week or something like that.

Just to add — my levels today were -
Fasting – 81
1 hour after breakfast – 103
1 hour after lunch – 105
(didn’t have dinner yet .. and YES my doctor has me monitor ONE hour after a meal, not two!)
ok no need to lecture me on fast food alright i believe i clearly stated above that i do not eat this every day nor do i have any intentions on it i was just asking a simple question

I had gestational 3 years ago…
my numbers werent that bad either…..I only had to do diet as do u.
I would eat from Wendy’s a child’s meal and a side salad almost daily for lunch and I was fine…..
Actually the nutritionist had me try this and it worked fine….and sometimes I would sneak in a half of a choc chip muffin and it was still fine.
Take Care and good luck.
Sounds like ur doing great.
Machelle