I am newly Type 2 diabetic and need to learn how to balance my diet. Any recipes or diet books available?

Question

I don't want to buy special "diabetic" foods as I have a limited budget and a family to feed. I am also allergic to Aspartame! Is a low cholesterol/low sugar/low fat diet appropriate?

Answer 1

Having been diabetic for some 15 years, I can offer two bits of advice that I have ben given time and again over the years.
Firstly, avoid anything that says it is specifically for diabetics. Buy low sugar or no sugar drinks and jams.
Eat sensibly and regularly.
I have had no problems at all, control is by tablet and I do cheat!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Splenda is good as a sweetner that doesnt contain aspartame. This means you can still have coffee tea etc. As far as your diet is concerned however - Go low Gi - Eating a low Gi diet levels out your blood sugar and it helps you to lose weight which is extremely important in type 2 diabetes. Its not expensive I've been following it since I was diagnosed with type 1 and Ive got to say that its been a life saver (literally) There are a load of books on the subject and for the most part you only need t make small changes to your diet as it is. Trust me if you follow this diet you will feel better, look better and yuor diabetes will be a doddle. Also Doctors have endorsed it as a healthy eating plan and as such you can feed the whole family using the plan.

Answer 4

Basically low fat and high fibre is the basis for a diabetic diet if you need to lose weight try either the GI diet or Rosemary Conley you do not need to eat any differently from your family so long as you eat healthily and pretty obviously not sugar laden, however if you eat jam or chocolate for example you are better off with a small amount of ordinary than a large amount of diabetic as the sweetening agent will cause unpleasant side effects in the trouser dept.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Contact Diabetes UK they sell recipe books, also if you subscribe to their monthly magazine - Balance - you will find recipes printed in there each month plus lots of other information both for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics

Answer 7

Check out diabetes uk's website at http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Recipes__food/

People with diabetes do not need a 'special' diet, just a healthy one, 'diabetic' foods are really a waste of money except maybe for a treat. Speak to your dr if you are worried - depending on where you live (NHS is great isn't it!?!) you might be able to get an appointment to see a dietitian. Other than that check carbs on food labels - you're looking for foods that are low fat and low sugar as you said. The rule I follow is that if it contains less than 10g carbohydrate then it is ok for a snack, but I usually snack on carb free foods like nuts, celery, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Watch out for fruits though, they can be very high in carbs, and fruit juice is really bad - I have type 1 diabetes so I can still eat them and no one should totally cut fruit out of their diet because it's good for you, but you should check that with your dr. Berries are great as they are surprisingly low in carb - I use them a lot in my cooking - I love making cakes and muffins sweetened only with a mashed banana and heaps of strawberries etc. (low carb but still high fat!).

Answer 8

I have been type 2 for two years and find the best way to deal with it is to always read the nutritional information. If the carbohydrate, of which is sugar says below 5% then that is what I choose. The best way is to avoid high sugar and high fat content, and it is also the best way for your family. Try to relax and listen to your diabetic nurse, they do know whats best. Don't be tempted to buy special diabetic food, it is a rip off! Stay with home cooking because you know what is in it.

Answer 9

I picked up this book in the library called "All New Complete Step by Step Diabetic Cookbook" isbn:0848731123 I liked some of the reciepes. Have you ever tried Stevia as a sugar substitute?

Answer 10

You don’t need to exercise for long periods of time. Short, sharp sets of exercise will produce better results should you work hard. Get a skipping rope, skip for two min's, do push ups for a minute or so, skip for two minutes, rest for one minute. Then change the push around something else like sit ups as well as do the set again. Repeat it five times and it’s a rapid, effective workout that will progress results than a long manage or swim.