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Everyone that has diabetes whether it is one or 2 is affected with it differently by different foods. Some can’t eat sugar. You just need to get into a schedule and see how it affects you. Eat little amounts of things. Remember that carbohydrates turn into sugars. Also do some reasearch and see how much sugars are in some of your favorite foods. Red meat isn’t too good for a diabetic also. Stay away from that as much as possible. You can have it occasionly but not every other day or anything. Remember to keep testing your blood sugar. From now until you see the nutritionalist and until you figure out how foods affect you, you should be testing it very often just to make sure you are having no problems.
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Actually, i would call up a nutrionist or even a family doctor than trust someone who took time to fill out an email with a list of foods. Seriously, ask for professional help.
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Look at the carbs on everything…That is the total suger amount…Depending on your age ( 16 is a good snack ) per my 18 year old with type 1( 2 snacks & 3 meals) Meats are good…eggs with 2 pieces of toast… Pickles are free…popcorn…crystal light & flavored water to drink free for some kind of flavor… Google type 2 and you will learn so much and also feel free to ask more questions… I’ll find the food book for more info. Watch left over mash potatos they turn into more carbs…and pizza places put surgers in sauses some more than others also. I could talk your ear off lol.. It’s alot to take in…But you’ll do fine ask & ask questions & read…
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Do a Google search on the Diabetic Exchange Diet. You can go to several sites that have information and exchanges even for eating out. Also, your medical doctor or the doctor that diagnosed you should be able to give you a copy of the Diabetic Exchange Diet. My best friend and I have been on that diet (we prefer lifestyle plan) since November and have each lost over 20 pounds and her diabetes is in excellent control. You can also call the dietician at your local hospital and they may be able to give you a copy of the Diabetic Exchange Diet. It’s not easy, but it is doable. You can eat just about anything, but portion control and being on a regular schedule are so important. God bless.
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I was diagnoised with type II diabetes in late November. I, like you, was anixous to get a jump on things too. I wanted to get as healthy as possible, as quick as possible.
The truth of the matter is….there is no such list. Once your diabetes is under control and well managed, there is nothing that you can’t have…in moderation.
It is really important that you DO have your diet specially designed JUST FOR YOU. There are many factors, uniques to you, that will determine your diet. Just some of these factors will be your age, your weight and your activity level. Other factors will be your over-all state of health, food allergies, as well as likes and dislikes. I know there are other factors too.
My 1st appointment with the nutritionist was also too far away for my comfort. I did as some others here have suggested. I searched the internet, in particular for information regarding the Diabetic Exchange Diet. Another thing I did was to call the Nutrionist. I expained that I thought I needed to get things going sooner, and would she be so kind as to mail me info on a proper diet. She did, but because I did not yet understand all the other factors, it was still difficult. (it got easier, once I actually met with her.)
What I did in the meanwhile was eat smaller portions, MORE often. It is recommended that you eat 4 to 6 times per day. Of course staying away from the sweets and junk food. Learn to read the labels on EVERYTHING. Do not eat anything with more than 5 grams os sugar.
Right now, the most important thing for you is to take your medication as perscribed, eat small well balanced meals, and start an exercise program.
If you have not been active, do not over do the exercise. For me, it started out as just going for a 15 minute walk every day. Your doctor and nutrionist will guide you.
Good luck and God bless.
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