Would your 1200 calorie high protein, low carb vs high carb answer apply to a type II diabetic on pills?
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Would your same answer apply to a 66-year old Type II diabetic using drugs to control (no insulin)?
As far as weight loss, yes. As to best nutrition therapy for a person with Type...
My doctor told me I have reactive hypoglycemia.
Recently, my doctor told me I have a condition known as reactive hypoglycemia, which he explained could be a precursor of diabetes. I know I have to change the way I eat to stabilize my blood sugar, but I don't know what to eat to both lose weight and treat these sudden drops of...
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Visitors note: Updated 2008 diabetic exchanges
The following answers are based on "Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes" published in 2008 by the American Diabetes Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
My father has diabetes and his doctor says frozen packaged food is not good for diabetics.
My father, who lives in Israel, is 86 years old and has non-insulin-dependent diabetes. He just told me that one of his doctors says that frozen packaged food (or perhaps any food that is frozen) is not good for diabetics. Is there anything to that? Please let me know.
Some frozen packaged foods (frozen vegetables...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with diabetic diets?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with diabetic diets?
The Diabetes Care & Education dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with patients with diabetes, carbohydrate counting, and diabetic exchanges. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or...
Does NutraSweet stimulate my food wants?
I am an insulin dependent diabetic on 40 units of Lente per day. This last year, I have been using NutraSweet (Equal) for a sweetener on my cereal. Recently a friend told me that NutraSweet increased the flow of insulin in your body and as a result increased your food wants. I have gained...
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)...
How do I find a registered dietitian in my area that specializes in type 2 diabetics?
What is the best way to find a registered dietitian in my area that specializes in diets for type 2 (?) diabetics? What questions or qualifications should one ask or be on the lookout for? What, if any, additional training should such a person have and is there any "certification" standards associated with this...
