my mother is diabetic, what are the food that i can let her eat and what are not?

Question

what is the best treatment for diabetic person. please help.. my mother needs to do an operation for myoma but cannot be done because she's diabetic..

Answer 1

Because food intake affects the body's need for insulin and insulin's ability to lower blood sugar, diet is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment. Today, diabetes experts no longer recommend a single meal plan for all people with diabetes. Instead, they recommend meal plans that are flexible and take into account a person's lifestyle and particular health needs. The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes consult a registered dietician to design a meal plan.

Food and Meal Planning

Selecting Foods for a Healthy Meal Plan

The Food Guide Pyramid
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Using the Food Label to Help with Food Choices

Overweight, Obesity and Weight-Loss

Dietary Supplements

FDA's Role in Regulating Food and Diet

Food and Meal Planning

Selecting Foods for a Healthy Meal Plan

By following the government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you can promote your health and reduce your risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis. These diseases are leading causes of death and disability among Americans. Good diets can also reduce major risk factors for chronic disease-such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol. Your food choices, your lifestyle, your environment, and your family history all affect your well-being. It is important for everyone to follow the 10 Dietary Guidelines listed below. If you are at higher risk of having a chronic disease, it is especially important.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans include the following:

AIM FOR FITNESS . . .

Aim for a healthy weight.

Be physically active each day.
BUILD A HEALTHY BASE . . .

Let the Pyramid guide your food choices.

Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.

Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.

Keep food safe to eat.
CHOOSE SENSIBLY . . .

Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.

Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars.

Choose and prepare foods with less salt.
If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.

Some people with diabetes use the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning. This system, established by the American Dietetic and American Diabetes associations, separates foods into six categories based on their nutritional makeup. People following this plan choose a set number of servings from each category daily, depending on their nutritional needs.

For detailed information about nutritional guidelines for people with diabetes, see the following links:

Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/

FDA Consumer Magazine, Diabetes Demands a Triad of Treatments (Revised October 1999)
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdacdia2.html

American Diabetes Association: Meal Planning Principles for Diabetes
http://www.diabetes.org/virtualgrocery/mealplanning.asp

American Diabetes Association Position Statement: Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes and Related Complications
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/25/suppl_1/s50

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Answer 4

Old school had lists of things to avoid for diabetics. Good News! Modern medical opinions don't ban foods but are more into limiting foods that raise the blood sugar too high or too fast. Basically eating a good old fashioned diet from the food groups with limits on amounts of high sugar (sweets) and simple carbohydrates (white sugar, white flour, white rice). Complex carbohydrates ( whole grains, oatmeal, whole wheat, etc.) are better because they are harder to digest and thus enter the blood stream more slowly. Eating a balanced diet and not overeating is more important. So any food is okay if eaten in proper amounts. ie. 1/2 cup serving of ice cream at the end of a meal of protein and vegetables with whole grains will slow the release of the sugar into the blood stream better than a 1/2 cup of ice cream on an empty stomach. There are many new books on the market. Exercise and water intake are very important. My doctor has me taking Cinnamon every day as it helps control blood sugar. Good Luck to you. Diabetes is not like it used to be. You can do this.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It depends on what kind of diabetes she has and how the rest of her health is. Your mom needs to talk to her doctor. He should tell her what to eat, what to avoid, and what kind of medication, if any, she should be taking. You mom may also need to check her blood sugar on a regular basis.
She should really talk to the doctor. I'm surprised he didn't tell her this stuff when he diagnosed her, maybe she should consider switching.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Diabetic Diet and Calories

- How Many Calories Should I Eat Each Day?
- What Foods?
- How many Food Servings?
(1) Diabetic Diet Plan With About 1200-1600 CALORIES

Have about 1,200 to 1,600 calories a day if you are:

- a small woman who exercises
- a small or medium woman who wants to lose weight
- a medium woman who does not exercise much

Choose this many servings from these food groups to have 1,200 to 1,600 calories a day:

6 starches
2 milk and yogurt
3 vegetables
2 meat or meat substitute
2 fruit
Up to 3 fats

Talk with your diabetes teacher to make a meal plan that fits the way you usually eat, your daily routine, and your diabetes medicines. Then make your own plan.

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(2) Diabetic Diet Plan With About 1600-2000 CALORIES

Have about 1,600 to 2,000 calories a day if you are:

- a large woman who wants to lose weight
- a small man at a healthy weight
- a medium man who does not exercise much
- a medium to large man who wants to lose weight

Choose this many servings from these food groups to have 1,600 to 2,000 calories a day:

8 starches
2 milk and yogurt
4 vegetables
2 meat or meat substitute
3 fruit
Up to 4 fats

Talk with your diabetes teacher to make a meal plan that fits the way you usually eat, your daily routine, and your diabetes medicines. Then make your own plan.

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(3) Diabetic Diet Plan With About 2000-2400 CALORIES

Have about 2,000 to 2,400 calories a day if you are

- a medium/large man who does a lot of exercise or has a physically active job
- a large man at a healthy weight
- a large woman who exercises a lot or has a physically active job

Choose this many servings from these food groups to have 2,000 to 2,400 calories a day:

11 starches
2 milk and yogurt
4 vegetables
2 meat or meat substitute
3 fruit
Up to 5 fats

Talk with your diabetes teacher to make a meal plan that fits the way you usually eat, your daily routine, and your diabetes medicines. Then make your own plan.

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How Food in Your Diet Affects Your Blood Glucose

Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what, when, and how much you eat all affect your blood glucose. Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy.

If you have diabetes (or impaired glucose tolerance), your blood glucose can go too high if you eat too much. If your blood glucose goes too high, you can get sick.

Your blood glucose can also go too high or drop too low if you don't take the right amount of diabetes medicine.

If your blood glucose stays high too much of the time, you can get heart, eye, foot, kidney, and other problems. You can also have problems if your blood glucose gets too low (hypoglycemia).

Keeping your blood glucose at a healthy level will prevent or slow down diabetes problems. Ask your doctor or diabetes teacher what a healthy blood glucose level is for you.

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Blood Glucose Levels: What Should My Blood Glucose Levels Be?

For most people, target blood glucose levels are:

Before meals - 90 to 130
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal - less than 180


Ask your doctor how often you should check your blood glucose. The results from your blood glucose checks will tell you if your diabetes care plan is working. Also ask your doctor for an A1C test at least twice a year. Your A1C number gives your average blood glucose for the past 3 months.

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How Can I Keep My Blood Glucose at a Healthy Level?

* Eat about the same amount of food each day.
* Eat your meals and snacks at about the same times each day.
* Do not skip meals or snacks.
* Take your medicines at the same times each day.
* Exercise at about the same times each day.



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Why Should I Eat About the Same Amount at the Same Times Each Day?

Your blood glucose goes up after you eat. If you eat a big lunch one day and a small lunch the next day, your blood glucose levels will change too much.

Keep your blood glucose at a healthy level by eating about the same amount of carbohydrate foods at about the same times each day. Carbohydrate foods, also called carbs, provide glucose for energy. Starches, fruits, milk, starchy vegetables such as corn, and sweets are all carbohydrate foods.

Talk with your doctor or diabetes teacher about how many meals and snacks to eat each day.

Answer 9

no softdrinks, no sugar, no alcohol (esp. beer) less carb foods (potatoes, rice, etc.) less sweet fruits, more veggies... and always check her blood sugar.

Answer 10

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