I'm trying to gain weight but I'm worried that I might develop diabetes, am i taking in too much sugar?

Question

I lost a dangerous amount of weight recently due to illness and it left me with a lot of stomach problems...such as I can't digest any fats, oils or dairy. I'm trying to gain the weight back with protein, carbs and sugar the healthiest possible way I can. I also have a trainer that i see 3 times a week. But I'm worried that I'm taking in too much sugar and bread. Could I develop diabetes? It's ALL natural sugar...mostly from fruit and jam. I eat about 8 or 9 servings of fruit a day and 7 or 8 servings of bread. Is this bad? I'm not sure how else I can gain weight without fats. ANY advice and ideas would help. Thank you.

Answer 1

I'm more concerned about your remaining difficulty in digesting fats, oils and dairy. Are you getting any help with that? it sounds like your gallbladder is in trouble. The other possibility is celiac /coeliac where your small intestine can't cope with wheat, this can lead to problems digesting fats, dairy and vitamins/minerals. Have you seen a GI specialist who can help with tests for either gallbladder or celiac
I was very ill when I was 17, it took 5 years to get back to a normal weight even though I ate liberally and still lived a normal life. Don't try to hurry your weight gain, as long as you have enough energy to love life it will get back there sooner or later

Answer 2

Just take in more food portions several times a day. Lay off the sugar and trans fats. You can gain weight and eat a healthy diet. Fruits and healthy breads (whole grains without bleached flour) are fine; this should not put you in jeopardy of diabetes. Jam would have a lot of fructose sugar, which you want to stay away from; so, don't overdo it on the jam

Answer 3

Not long ago there was a study done that showed people who ate the same amount of calories, but one group ate those calories in fruits (and maybe vegetables) while the other group took in the same amount of calories in carbohydrates. "Big news!" - the people who ate the calories in fruits didn't gain weight while the carb people did.

I'm not saying you shouldn't eat all the fruit you want, but based on studies like that (and general beliefs that are "out there"), I think you may be getting filled up on calories that aren't going to contribute much to weight gain.

Diabetes is generally something associated with people who are too heavy, although not always. It is also usually associated with long-term eating habits (as far as I've heard).

Starches are pretty effective for weight gain. I once ate Ramen noodles every night for dinner (because I was lazy and busy), and by the end of that week I had gained a couple of lbs!! (You know the Ramen noodles in the plastic wrap - not the cup... they're not much by way of nutrition but I generally don't gain weight unless I work hard at it, but they were fast-acting!)

To the best of my understanding, starches are a little less likely to be "evil" as related to diabetes because they still have to be turned into sugar, as opposed to refined sugar.

If you've been sick you may not be getting much exercise, but reducing exercise is another effective weight-putter-on-er. If you're exercising for reasons related to getting over your illness that's one thing, but if you're exercising for the usual reasons get rid of the trainer for a month or two. You can exercise after you gain weight (although advice that would conflict with this is that which says exercise helps stave off diabetes).

Are there any soy shakes that are aimed at adding weight? Or would you be able to use Carnation Instant Breakfast in soy milk? (When I was expecting a child CIB was a very effective weight-putter-on-er as well. You could double up on the packets you use in a glass of soy "milk".)

I cannot say for sure that a temporary sugar diet won't create problems for you, so that's something you should ask your doctor about; but I'm not under the impression a short-term thing would do anything if you're not already prone to diabetes.

It may be worth asking a physician or nutritionist if the belief that starches are a "safer" thing than sugar, itself, is within the context of your situation. I know one thing, though - starches have always been the quickest way for me to gain weight no matter who says what about sugar, fat or anything else.

Answer 4

Hi,

I think 7 to 8 servings of bread is too many because bread contains unbalanced protiens and you could develop allergies. It would be better if you mixed up the source of carbs to include rice and potatoes as well as bread and pasta. Also, high grain diets often lead to joint problems not to mention all the yeast in bread.

If you eat fruit with protien and fibre, the protien and fibre will slow the absorbtion of the sugar, making it less of a burden on your body. But I think 8 to 9 servings of fruit is excessive, and you should aim for switching some of that for vegetables.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I can't believe the jerks that answered the question so far. If it does not run in your family, you'll probably be okay. I would definitely stay away from refined sugar, though. Double check your jams for refined sugar. Complex carbs like in pasta and whole wheat bread would probably be a better choice for gaining weight. Keeping your nutrients up is a good idea. As long as you keep active and don't go overboard, you shouldn't have to worry about becoming like me. (I went overboard and became a type II, recently.) Just take it easy, there's no rush to get back to normal weight as long as you get your nutrients.

'Nuff said?

Answer 7

I would make sure to get lots of protein- that breaks down to sugar the slowest. I doubt it's simply your weight that's causing those problems.

If you want tips on healthy protein, try incorporating a vegetarian diet. I am not a vegetarian, but I do think that's the healthiest way to eat. You would eat more beans, for instance. There is a lot of protein without the saturated fat.

Answer 8

To begin with I am sorry that you were ill, and am glad that you are feeling better. Sugar consumption dies not cause diabetes. It is a genetic disorder. Excessive sugar and carb consumption can cause it to surface earlier in one's liffe though. What you might want to consider is increasing your protein intake to increase weight gain and eating fruit that has a high fiber content( that way the sugar is distributed into your system slower). Your system is out of balance now so try not to strain it unnessessarily with extreme diet and good luck.

Answer 9

Diabetes is an illness that occurs when the body mis-manages it's sugar supply. The pancreas secretes insulin to counteract the intake in sugar, and under normal circumstances, the blood sugar remains at acceptable levels.
In diabetics, there is little or no insulin produced, or the insulin produced isn't used properly by the body.
Your intake of sugar doesn't seem excessive and you shouldn't have any diabetes-related problems provided that you pancreas is working properly. You can have that tested for peace of mind purposes if you wish.
I wish you continued success with your recovery!!

Answer 10

If you're trying to gain weight then just eat right. Vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grain, proteins, and sometimes sugar. To gain weight don't just eat candies and stuff eat. And it is ok to eat 7 to 8 servings of bread because you're supposed to but make sure you eat everything else; vegetables, fruits.....