i have just found out I'm a diabetic what can I eat and drink?

Answer 1

you should be able to get an appointment with a dietitian through your doctor, they will fill you in

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Get a diabetic cookbook. I am sorry you're going through that. I had a diabetic pregnancy. The ONE thing I did learn, the safest and best diet for anyone to be on would be the diabetic diet. You can eat a lot --- like 6 meals a day but all in small portions of course. It was a while ago but there are a lot of foods you can eat. Check out the recipes on-line, cookbooks, etc.

Answer 4

this doesnt have to be as bad as it may seem. You need diabetic teaching done. I am diabetic(type 2, med./diet controlled). You can eat just about anything you want within reason. This takes a lot of self control but it is better than restricting certain foods you crave(chocolate ,etc.) Eat 6 times a day(breakfast,snack,lunch,snack,supper,snack). Eat small amounts each time.Dont dump a lot of food in your body all at once. It's harder to keep your blood sugars stable.Unless you doc. says NO, then you can have that tiny peice of cake or 1 cookie as long as you dont do that all day. Remember, other foods turn into sugar eventually. That peice of bread or pasta is just as bad for you as that cookie. It's all about moderation and eating healthy and spreading out your meals through the day. Keep track of your blood-sugars. Know what range your doc. wants you to stay within.

Answer 5

Depends on your type of diabetes.
Loads of books in shops and info on-line
Pretty much follow the GI diet foods, low glycamic index foods general good.
White bread and chicken wings (the skin does the damage!) causes problems for my Dad
alcohol can be a problem, and needs to be moderated
by checking your blood sugar levels, you will get to see what affects you and can avoid.... or moderate the amount you eat
Becareful after initial diagnosis, depression can set in, there are loads of diabetics out there, so you are not alone, try and find some support, as a lot of people do not appreciate the emotional impact of this diagnosis
try not to let your whole life revolve around it!

Answer 6

Sometimes your doctor doesn't have all the information you need. Make an appt. with a nutritionist. If you can't afford it, there is usually one available at your local health dept.

The main thing that is recommended now is low carb, high protein. You can eat limited amounts of pasta, rice, etc. But you have to measure everything.

The nutritionist will be able to help you plan a diet that is easy for you to follow and with foods you like.

I am diabetic too, and I have to follow my plan very carefully.

Answer 7

If you are on Novorapid flexpen (or a different brand) follow a healthy diet thats all. Cos you inject depending on how much carbohydrates you consume.

If you are on the 2 a day insulin (cant remember the name!) then you have to be a bit more careful. For that, i suggest you take advice from ur doc

Always make sure you carry something sweet with you just in case you have a hypoglycaemic attack (hypo). Since you are new, it is likely to happen to you.

Whatever you do, DO NOT follow a "diabetic diet". There is no such thing Its just a way to make money!

Answer 8

There are classes you can attend, usually at your local Hospital.
How you eat and when can depend on what your sugar is at.
I do know you have to cut back on starches (white bread etc...)
Sweets of course. But you should always keep a hard sweet candy with you in case your sugar drops. I do know you should eat 5-6 small meals through out the day. I have 4 employees who are all diabetic, and have different ways of doing things. So it is a matter of getting to know your body and how it reacts at different times. I really advice you find a class to attend, most are free, or check with your insurance, they can also direct you.
Good Luck and hope you get things under control.

Answer 9

First follow your doctor's advice about diet now. You can modify your diet later but now follow him/her. Obviously you should avoid foods high in sugars until you learn more about controlling your eating habits and the possible sugar contents. Now, it might seem impossible, but bear with it and it will get easier. I suggest trying to locate a diabetic support group near you to guide you. Yes, I know some old fashioned remedies that help and even some Chinese remedies but those don't replace the care and the tests of a physician. There will be many mentors in your area...so use their experience.

Answer 10

Go immediately to a nutritionist to get the diabetic diet or go online and google it. You should have done this rather than come to Answers, darling. No sugars. You must read labels because there are hidden sugars everywhere. You must eat lots of non-starchy vegetables, lean meats, be careful with the fat groups, buy sugar free "sweets", start using aspartame or the splenda substitute. There are so many alternatives for diabetics now that you have many options open to you. Take care and do be careful.

Answer 11

Relax, and ignore about half of what your doctor told you. You can eat and drink pretty much anything, but steer clear of processed sugars, like coke and sweets. Don't cut them out, go diet for the coke (no sugar) and cut down on sweets. Chocolate isn't too bad, as the sugar is absorbed by your body quite slowly, but everything in moderation. Eat as much oily food as you want, whoever said not too had no idea what they were on. I've had it about 10 years now, and it isn't the end of the world. Good luck.