Diabetes and Food.?
I recently found out that I have type 2 diabetes. I saw a nutritionist and have worked out a food plan, but I have a question for others that have this also. For about the last 10 or more years, I haven’t been a big eater, usually would have a snack during the day and then dinner. That was it. Now that I have a set up diet plan, they are wanting me to eat 3 or 4 meals a day and a snack and I am finding that the more I eat, the hungrier I am. If i eat breakfast, I’m actually hungry for lunch and dinner and more….did any one else have this problem and if so, did it subside after awhile? I’ve already eaten 4 times today and now, 3 hours after dinner, I’m hungry again!!! HELP?!?!?
Research shows a low carb high fat diet is the best approach to controlling your blood sugar.
Low fat diets are worse for diabetes.
In Diabetics a study has demonstrated that multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease are worsened for diabetics who consume the low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so often recommended to reduce these risks.
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/1/10
This is because high levels of glucose in the blood over a long period of time ‘glycosylate’ haemoglobin. This glycosylation was found to increase the risk of a heart attack in both diabetics and non-diabetics in a 2005 study by scientists at Johns Hopkins University. In this study, non-diabetics’ risk was more than doubled. Archives of Internal Med. 2005; 165: 1910-6
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/165/16/1910
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1208952
Low Carb High Saturated fat diet is better for diabetics. This site list many studies that a high fat diet is better.
http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/diabetes-5.html
According to the articles it looks like low carb high fat diet is your best approach.
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=other.diseases.ailments&conitem=4a935e4e40fae010VgnVCM20000012281eac____&page=1
Saturated fat is good for you.
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=heart.disease&conitem=a03ddd2eaab85110VgnVCM10000013281eac____
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=nutrition&category=food.for.fitness&conitem=b675909829731110VgnVCM10000013281eac____
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/10786A.htm
admin on October 20th 2009 in Diabetes Diet Meal Plan
mason h responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 8:41 am #
if u take a fast acting insulin before u eat, you can eat whenever you want. That way if you dont want to eat you dont have to.
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Lil :) responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 9:14 am #
I am a type one diabetic and i have bee this way for seven yrs but i do have the same problem u are having the more i eat the more i want and i get hungry fast. i guess i am rather lucky cause i have a problem gaining weight. when i was diagnosed i was 89lbs and 7yrs and one kid later i am only 92lbs. so i guess it work to my advantage. I think exercise is very important even if u walk for about 30min a day. i don’t know if u exercise often but i try and my health in general fells so much better then what it did 2yrs ago.
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Chris responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 9:37 am #
You goal is to control your glucose levels to a more steady level and reduce peaks and valleys where your glucose levels vary more than 45 points.
Your routine should be to keep your glucose levels moderate throughout the day balanced with your calorie intake to control your weight as well. Extra weight puts more stress on you pancreas, which already needs help.
Think about what your dietitian told you. I think you will remember 3 or 4 meals a day, BUT smaller. Your snack should be satisfying. I like lightly or unsalted nuts, about a 1//4 cup. It will take discipline as big eater you will eat less, but it MUST be healthier food. In about 60 days your system will adjust. Exercise will help burn off the build up of glucose as well.
Best Wishes.
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kmr1234 responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 10:04 am #
I do not agree with taking fast acting insulin and eating what ever you want. Sorry!
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Mazher responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 10:47 am #
Feeling hungry specillay after the meals is the sign that your your blood sugar is not controlled.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:
Right away, your cells may be starved for energy (thats making you hungry after the meals)
Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Check your blood sugar levels 2 hours after you eat and see whether they are normal.
As you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes visited a nutritionist he made you a diet plan but the eating habits developed in 10 yeras cannot be changed in the short period of time, The earlier you change your eating habits , better it will be for your health
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http://www.reddiabetes.com
Sapphire responded on 20 Oct 2009 at 11:25 am #
Research shows a low carb high fat diet is the best approach to controlling your blood sugar.
Low fat diets are worse for diabetes.
In Diabetics a study has demonstrated that multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease are worsened for diabetics who consume the low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet so often recommended to reduce these risks.
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/1/10
This is because high levels of glucose in the blood over a long period of time ‘glycosylate’ haemoglobin. This glycosylation was found to increase the risk of a heart attack in both diabetics and non-diabetics in a 2005 study by scientists at Johns Hopkins University. In this study, non-diabetics’ risk was more than doubled. Archives of Internal Med. 2005; 165: 1910-6
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/165/16/1910
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1208952
Low Carb High Saturated fat diet is better for diabetics. This site list many studies that a high fat diet is better.
http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/diabetes-5.html
According to the articles it looks like low carb high fat diet is your best approach.
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=other.diseases.ailments&conitem=4a935e4e40fae010VgnVCM20000012281eac____&page=1
Saturated fat is good for you.
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=heart.disease&conitem=a03ddd2eaab85110VgnVCM10000013281eac____
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=nutrition&category=food.for.fitness&conitem=b675909829731110VgnVCM10000013281eac____
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/10786A.htm
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Healthy fats are like butter, Lard (yes lard is healthy), tropical oils, cold pressed oils.
http://www.westonaprice.org/knowyourfats/index.html