I’ve been trying to eat fewer animal sources of protein, but menu plans don’t list carbohydrates.
I have IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) and am a 37-year-old female, 5 feet 2 inch, 58 kilograms (128 pounds), 57-gram protein/day meal plan, up from 40 gram/day based on 0.8 gram/day healthy body weight. Protein was increased after a period with negative creatinine clearance tests. I've been trying to eat fewer animal sources...
What is the average amount of veggies, fruits and starches per meal in a 1200 calorie diet?
I have to be on a 1200-calorie diet and I have lost the number of exchanges needed per meal. Please give me an average amount of veggies, fruits, and starches per meal. I know the meats and milk but can't remember the other. I do not take insulin or medication. I am borderline.
The standard...
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I would like to go down to 115 – 120 pounds.
I am a diabetic and weigh 130 pounds. I am 5 foot 6 inches and would like to start dieting. I currently eat 900 calories a day (approximately) and exercise lightly three times a week. I would like to go down to 115 - 120 pounds. Any tips or suggestions?
You are at a healthy...
As a diabetic, is it safe for me to eat honey graham crackers?
I am a diabetic. Is it safe for me to eat honey graham crackers?
Yes, people with diabetes can eat honey graham crackers. The amount of honey or sugar in most brands of graham crackers (other than chocolate covered) is not considered significant.
Three graham crackers measuring 2 1/2 inches square is equal to one starch...
My husband is hypoglycemic, has hyper-acidity and intolerance to lactose in milk.
My husband is hypoglycemic, has hyperacidity and intolerance to lactose in milk. What type of eating program will give him the necessary daily nutrients?
The diet your husband should follow is a high protein, low carbohydrate, and bland, lactose-free diet in six small feedings. Your husband needs help in putting this all together. He should...
How can I work with meals with a choice of exchanges, but not all have the same exchanges.
I think you skipped over the part of my question that mentioned that for some meals in the month of meals five, some exchanges might have been substituted for others. It's right at the beginning of the book. How can I work with these meals given that a choice of exchanges are given, but...
I was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and have been itching like crazy!
I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes II. My doctor diagnosed it and then sort of brushed me off when I had questions. I have one question for you. I have been itching LIKE CRAZY! Mostly my face. I have a rash around my mouth and now on my forehead and temples. It's driving me...
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 need exchange lists for Asian / Oriental and orthodox Jewish foods.
I am an adult nurse practitioner who sees many persons with diabetes. I am in need of a reference for exchange lists for my patients who eat predominantly Asian / Oriental foods and one for my orthodox Jewish patient who is out of the country 200 days per year. Can you help me?
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Where would I find a low carbohydrate bread?
Where would one find a low carbohydrate bread?
Bread contributes lots of good carbohydrates i.e. starch and fiber. Second, I would suggest you look in your local grocery store as bread tend to be baked locally since they don't travel well and have a shorter shelf life. Compare food labels of low-calorie bread and a...