What are the benefits of a diabetic taking this vanadyl sulfate supplement?
In the health food store, the salesman recommended that I take vanadyl sulfate. I am a diabetic, what are the benefits of taking this supplement? Are there any side effects?
I checked the National Institute of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, several drug references and cannot find any information about vanadyl sulfate. Beware of persons...
I am a recovering bulimic and am in fear of how my diet affects my life.
I was surfing the net trying to find all the info I could find on hypoglycemia.
I am a recovering bulimic. Both my parents are alcoholics. My father is a "rageaholic". I think this stems from a sugar disorder. I am also in recovery for money issues. I am debt free, but I still use...
Which should I follow to eat right – high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease and stomach bypass surgery?
I have high blood pressure, diabetics, 1st signs of kidney disease, also have had RNY I am wondering which is the best one to follow by eating right.
Follow all as they have a lot in common. I would highly suggest you ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian who can read your...
What is in peanut butter that equals one fat exchange?
I am a diabetic. I love peanut butter. What is in peanut butter that you have to give up one fat exchange?
The usual ingredients in peanut butter are peanuts and salt. Some brands add hydrogenated vegetable shortening or sugar. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a saturated fat which may be added to prevent the peanut...
A dieter asked my impressions of the Richard Simmon’s Deal-A-Meal program.
I love your website and think you're doing a great service for the dietetics profession. I am also a registered dietitian with a Masters in Health Science. I work at a 600-bed hospital in a major southeastern city. My clinical emphasis for the last four years has been in nutrition support.
Here's my question: a...
Why are free vegetables limited portions when cooked?
Why are "free vegetables" limited portions when cooked?
When you measure a cooked vegetable, more cooked vegetable (weight) fits in a 1/2 cup compared to the raw version. Serving size and whether a vegetable is counted as free, vegetable or starch exchange is dependent on the number of grams of carbohydrate per serving (around 1/2...
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes? For a long time now when I get up in the morning I have a strong need/desire for something sweet. I never eat sweets any other time. Usually, one bite of something or anything with sugar is enough to satisfy this desire. I have tried...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hypoglycemia?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hypoglycemia?
The Diabetes Care & Education dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with patients with hypoglycemia. You can find a dietitian at the American Dietetic Association. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you want (individual consultation)...
After eating breakfast, I become sleepy even though I do not overeat.
I have type 2 diabetes. I have been monitoring my diabetes through a more or less strict diet and daily exercise. My A1c test for the last three years has been within the normal range. Sometimes in the morning after I eat breakfast by an hour or so I become sleepy even though I...
I thought that fructose raises your LDL.
Over the course of a year I managed to bring my total cholesterol down from a high of 305 to 220. I am still working on bringing it down even lower. A month or so ago, I had a fasting blood test, prior to a small surgical procedure and my blood glucose was 170,...