Does anyone know of any good diabetic recipes or tips on how to keep blood sugar levels down?

Question

I just found out I have diabetes after 23 years of not knowing. I havent found many people that have great recipes or tips on how to keep there blood sugar levels down. I make too much insulin and my body doesnt know how to release it or something. Anyways, I hope people can help.

Answer 1

There are tons of books out there. If you've got insurance,ask your doctor to send you to a nutritionist. That's what they did when I found out,I was 30,and never knew either. Try to curb your carb consumption. Here's the website to the American Diabetes Association. You can email me if you've got any other questions,I'd be happy to help.
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

Answer 2

This answer is for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 acts a lot different.

This page has a simple method to get in control of your blood sugar:
http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/Newly%20Diagnosed.htm

My A1c only went from 12.3% to 10.1% following the ADA exchange plan. It went down to 5.5% when I tried this method, but you have to change the way you think about food and make sure you try a variety of foods so you don't miss out on nutrients you need. I also lost over 80 pounds without feeling like I was starving all the time just from trying new things and avoiding or changing things that made my sugar too high.

This page has a search you can do when you need more of a nutrient it will tell you which foods have it.
http://yarrow.best.vwh.net/Usda_data/foods.cgi?state_num=5

If your insurance won't buy enough strips you can get a cheaper meter and strips at Wal-Mart and some drug stores so you can test more until you find out what you need to know about how food, exercise, and other things affect your blood sugar.

Test, test, test!

Another good resource is
http://www.dlife.com/

Answer 3

There are lots of books, both locally and on the web. From what you say, you're Type 2 diabetic, and welcome to the club. There's lots of help. You just have to ask. One resource is www.mendosa.com and another is www.charlesray.g12.com. You can google diabetes for lots more information. Being one myself for 12/13 years, it's more inconvenient than anything else. And, I take insulin several times a day. For the most part, it's a "choice" you must make with all your meals and activities. You can make the 'wrong' choice - or not the best choice - and have a big slice of cake or the better 'choice' and have a small taste to satisfy the crave. I find recipes ok for a start, until I learnt what I needed to do for myself. Now, I have my plan and - for the most part - I stick to it. That's not to say that I don't have a taste of something I shouldn't, because I do. I try and keep it small to minimize the impact. You have to live and enjoy living. Don't let your diabetes slow you down. It doesn't have to.

Answer 4

Contact the American Diabetic Association. They have a web site with information and some recipes and how to contact them. Follow a good diabetic diet. Check your blood sugar three times a day, and if difficult to regulate at your age an insulin pump might be considered.

Answer 5

guok 113 is inaccurate in the analysis of Diabetes. Which IS a disease :not a condition.There are medications on the market which I'm sure if you are attending your Doctor she/he can prescribe to help your cells use insulin more productively. People who have gone undiagnosed with Diabetes for years are prone to Heart disease, Neuropathies, Vision problems etc. Diabetes affects every living cell in the body. Talk to your Doctor about these side effects. Test your blood sugar 4 times daily as the guidelines are to keep your blood sugar as near normal as possible which would be 120 and under. Eat foods low in Carbohydrates,daily exercise helps to lower your blood sugar. This is just the tip of the Iceberg on Diabetes. Educating yourself on your disease willl greatly enhance your health.

Answer 6

I'm a 45 year old woman and was recently diagnosed as being a borderline diabetic. My doctor prescribed some medication, but before filling it I decided to do some research on the internet which led me to the methods. After reading this ebook and applying the methods, my scepticism turned to 100% belief. I noticed that my energy levels increased significantly and I felt more rested in the morning, my symptoms started going away.

I am very happy to tell you that I have been feeling better than I have felt in years and my doctor informed me that he will be taking me off my prescriptions if I keep this up.

I recommend you use the Type 2 Diabetes Destroyer to naturally reverse your diabetes.

Answer 7

AN Indian lady told me today to Take a teaspoon of white vinegar and mix it with a warm glass of water and drink it every morning she said there is something in the vinegar that cleanses the blood. I am going to try it to see if it makes a difference she said she used to be a diabetic but isn't anymore. I also think she was type two which makes a big difference.

Answer 8

Diabetes is not a disease, it is a condition.When your blood sugar overflows due to insensitivity to insulin or a greatly reduced production of insulin,you have diabetes. So the two most common causes of diabetes are: over consumption of sugar producing foods and a deterioration of your insulin-producing pancreas.
So, you need to reduce or cut down on sugar producing foods such as carbohydrates and sugary foods and increase your anti-oxidant rich foods such as vegetables and fruits ( which are not so sweet, of course). Exercise regularly and monitor your glucose level in your blood daily. Have a happy life! Best of luck.

Answer 9

I have found out that if you have a light snack before bed i.e piece of fruit or a small bowl of ice cream that when you wake up in the morning your blood sugar is lower. reason is, is that say you eat at 6 and you wake up at 7 that is more than 12 hrs of not eating and your body thinks you are starving so it keeps pushing out sugar through your liver but if you have a snack at night your body will have something to work on during the night so your body does not think that you are starving. Hope this helps.

Answer 10

To keep your glucose at a healthy level, you need to keep a balance between three important things:

What you eat and drink.
How much physical activity you do.
What diabetes medicine you take (if your doctor has prescribed diabetes pills or insulin).


Meal planning guide:
http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/MealPlanner/index.htm

Answer 11

I'm diabetic also. Avoid the sugars. Sodas, juices aren't good either. Definitely drink little of them. Also breads, starches, and watch the fat intake because it makes it harder for your body to absorb insulin. Whole grains, green leafy, colorful veggies are great. I really just try to avoid sugars, fried foods, eating a lot of breads, and potatoes. If you exercise and watch your weight it will help a great deal with sugar levels also.