Diabetes diet meal plan
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Hi ozarkskye,
my advice is based on my own experience, as I'm not a physician but have been a diabetic for 11 years.
There are many diet plans for diabetics, but the ones that work best are usually custom-made for individuals, tailored to their specific needs by their nutritionist/dietitian. Was the diet plan your doctor gave you created with your input and have you discussed your concerns with him?
m glad you found this helpful! I did lose weight with being on the new meal plan and especially in the beginning of the diet. Now my weight is basically leveled out. I'm 37+2 and have barely gained weight since having GD and being on the new diet. Oh, and I know for me, my water intake has increased a lot! Maybe that has something to do with my weight, but I have noticed I'm more thirsty and mainly for cold water. So, if this should happen to you ladies do not worry and it is normal.
First thing you need have on hand is a home glucose test meter. The only way you're going to know how the foods you consumed affected your glucose [blood sugar] levels is by testing, testing, and more testing. Times to test are;
fasting - first thing in morning b4 having any food or colored liquids [plain water is OK]. This will tell you how much stored sugar your liver is dumping during sleep hours. Normal levels are 60/70 - 99 mg/dl or 3.33/3.88 - 5.
I have been diagnosed met with a nutritionist so I can control it through diet. If you aren't on meds then you have to watch the carbs you eat per meal. My diet plan consists of 30 g of carbs per meal. Special k exceeds that in 1 serving. You should try to avoid breads, pastas, and watch your carb intake. Veggies and protein is alright and no limit on it. Try googling a diet to follow online and good luck.
I was really scared at first,but if you follow the diet plan and you control your sugars you will be fine. My daughter is now 6 yo and was born weighing only 7lbs and didnt have sugar problems. With this pregnancy I have maintained my sugars since January and havent needed any meds just diet control.
Why are you posting and not your father? Can you explain "precautions"? Do you mean prevent his diabetes from progressing?
If yes we need to know what he is doing to control and manage his diabetes - foods he eats, exercise program, blood sugar levels and when he tests?
"the good diet plan for them...."
Changing lifestyle habits can go a long way in controlling type 2 diabetes. India leads the world in diabetes. This is mainly due to poor diet/nutrition.
I didnt have gd with my first son 4 years ago, i'm now 37 weeks with my second and have it this pregnancy.i was put on a low carb diet and have to check my sugar 4 times a day.i sometimes go over allowed carbs a little but everything level wise and baby has been good. i'm sure it depend per woman but i had to see a nutritionist to make a meal plan on how many carbs i can have each meal and snacks.
This was somewhat helpful in that ADA lists foods that are recommended but does not offer a meal plan for weight loss along the lines of the Scarsdale Diet, the Mayo Clinic, etc., which diets eliminate all carbs. Even Dr. Atkins strongly advised against staying on his diet plan long-term for the same reason: no carbs.
I visited Weight Watchers and inquired about their plan for diabetics and was told there is an extra cost because their instructors have to take additional training.
Yes I have it I'm 31 weeks pregnant. It's not bad at all its just they put you on insulin you have to see a nutritionist and they give you a meal plan. It's ok I thought it was the end of the world but it's ok. It made me drop a lot of weight tho and its a good and bad thing because my experience I had to go to the hospital because me and babies heart rate was above 200 and this was after I took my insulin. Not saying it will happen to you just be careful.
I had my 1 hour glucose test today and it didn't take very long for me to get a call from the doc saying I didn't pass. I am now going to be following their meal plan all weekend and going back for the 3 hour test on Monday. Anyone have any experience with Gestational Diabetes?
try to get exercise everyday, atleast 30 minutes/day for 5 days a week, and try to lose some weight(both through exercise and most importantly dietary changes). A nutritionist can be great in helping figure out a diet plan that cuts calories but still remains balanced and healthy, or you can try programs like Weight watchers.
Good luck, congratulations to you and your wife on your new little one, and take care of yourself.
A gestational diabetic diet focuses on eating a balanced amount of protien and carbs at each meal. The easiest way to describe the diet is to follow an Atkins diet.
Exercise does help some with GD. It's always good to get some exercise too! And dr's don't usually do the test until late in pregnancy because that's when most women get it. It is caused by pressure on the pancread (or liver, I can't remember) which produces insulin.
Also, if you do the three hour test and its determined you have gestational diabetes, the doc will put you on a diet. You can look up a diet plan on the Internet and save time and money. I don't think there are meds to control this either. I have cut out a lot of sweets from my diet. I actually feel a lot better. I felt weak and tired a lot before. I guess this was partly why.
All the veggies you want. Protein heavy - I've been eating lots of celery with peanut butter, cottage cheese with berries, salads with chicken... You'll have a limit on how many carbs per meal and per snack but you don't have to cut them out entirely (so I can still make fajitas because the tortillas are fairly low in carbs, and I can still have rice with my stir fry as long as I pay attention to amounts).
They actually wanted me to allot a certain amount of my meals toward carbs(dairy, fruit, and grains)/protein/fats. I spoke with a nutritionist and diabetes educator who helped me find a meal plan that works best for my schedule, but I make sure to eat every 2-3 hours and test my blood sugar 2hours after each meal. I am at the end of week two with my new routine and it is becoming easier. I also have not been able to stablize my sugars with just diet so I had to begin medication.
LOL I am limited to a maximum of 3 carb choices (that is 45g of carbohydrate) per meal (some people are allowed to go up to 4 but my meal plan is limited to 3) and 1 carb choice for snacks. Do you have any idea how limiting that is?
I am also not able to eat ANY bread or cereal because my body has a hard time processing it. I can eat 20g of carb in the form of a whole grain cereal and my blood sugar after looks as though I ate 60g of another type of carb.
Thisis my second time with it. As long as you stick to the meal plan they provide and your sugars stay low you'll be fine. My first was born full term at 7 lbs no sugar issues at all. The diet can be a little difficult to keep up but it is all worth it.
She explained it with more detail and explained how it affects myself and my baby. She also helped me with a meal plan, a grocery list, and gave me tons of recipes. What matters is the total carbohydrates! I kept looking at the sugar... which is important too! But when I plan my meals out during the day I can only have so many carbs at one time. For breakfast I can only have 25 total carbohydrates. For snacks (you should have three snacks a day including one before bed) no more then 30.
I agree with Shaun84. Follow a low carb meal plan which will help reduce the need for the drug, and people have successfully reversed diabetes via this diet therapy. In fact, I rescued my mom from this horrible disease and reversed it out of her life. Much better than dealing with meds that give you the runs, or makes you vomit, or worse having to start poking yourself with insulin on a regular basis.
hi, I'm new to diabetes so I'm not really sure what kinds of food would be best to help lower my BS. Are they any free classes that help educate you with meal planning?
I was dx with this too best to be proactive. I looked up diet samples before I had my appt bc it was 2 weeks out before I met with a specialist. Calories will be different for you I'm sure but carbs should be the same. Make sure you eat 6 times a day each snack no more that 15 carbs. Breakfast 35 lunch dinner 45. 3 meals 3 snacks eat a protein before bed I did yogurt Greek kind but the ones with 15/17 grams carbs.
I went to the My Dr. appt. Today And they Gave me my Glucose Tolarence Test Results, and it looks like I Have Gestational Diabetes (GD). It's Been Very Hard To Keep A Great Diet In This pregnancy.
Does anyone else have GD and are having a Hard Time with this?
I'm 27 weeks.
With My last pregnancy I did so good didn't gain any weight, and with this pregnancy I've already gained almost 20lbs.
Not to me. Not based on this info. I've had type 2 diabetes for about 13 years. Originally, 90 to 120 was considered normal. If test is taken after a meal, it might be around 150. Look for signs like cracked and dry skin on the heels of your feet, the color of the urine (clear means sugar usually), and the frequency of dry mouth.
TIPS:
Drink about 1/2 gal of water per day. But, not all at once. The body can only absorb so much at any one time.
Please let me know what you LIKE to eat so I can make it something you will stick to. If you will commit to staying involved in the community, we can devise a meal plan to your liking that will give you the best foot forward in meeting your goals.
There are many healthy ways to prepare the food and obtain the same taste/flavor or substitutes that will allow the same. Looking forward to hearing from you .. and WELCOME to the WL&D community!
I have gestational diabetes and you gotta look at it as being on a healthy diet. Easy on the carbs, stay away from processed food, back to fresh basics for everything. And easy on the fruit.
Another tip I learned is wen eating yoghurt diet yoghurt has a lot less sugar than low fat. I found my sugars easier to control by eating less more often. So I mite have dinner in 2 sittings. Breakfast small bowl of porridge wen I get up, yoghurt and seeds and maybe a few berries later.
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