If you have prediabetes how many carbs,sugar and fat can you have per day.?

Question

I need to know how much of each I am allowed so my blood sugar level will get back to normal.

Answer 1

Honestly, that question really can't be answered here. Dietary needs are different for everyone. You need to see a dietician who can calculate what you need and help you come up with a meal plan that includes foods you like. Regardless of what you read here, sugar is not the enemy. Of course your diet should consist of primarily healthy foods, as should EVERYONE'S, but it doesn't mean you can not have an occassional treat. Seeing a dietician will help you learn how to count carbs or exchanges so that you can occassionally substitute good carbs for not so good carbs like those in a cookie or candy bar. The most important thing you need to do is get exercise, every day, and acheive and/or maintain your ideal weight. Don't make the sugar free manufacturers richer by falling into the misguided belief that it's better for you. They're just junk with less sugar and more chemicals. There's a lot of information and support at Dlife.com.

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Answer 4

Go to a diatician, but until then, aim for low fat foods, limit your refined sugars to maybe one per week (Like cookies, candy, and such). Switch to diet sodas. Avoid Sugar Alcohols, they work the same as sugars. And try for only 4 servings of carbs per day. Watch out for sneeky carbs like potatoes, corn, and peas. They can spike your blood sugar.
Just remember, this is a lifelong change. If you don't want to have diabetes in the future, always keep an eye on what you're eating. Once you have pre-diabetes, or diabtes, you have it forever, even if it's controlled.

Answer 5

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If you have prediabetes how many carbs,sugar and fat can you have per day.?
I need to know how much of each I am allowed so my blood sugar level will get back to normal.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Theres your problem. You only eat 500 calories. The 500 calories are automatically turned into fat because the body thinks you have little to eat. Eat 1200 calories minimum per day with a BALANCED DIET. Eating less doesn't work, eating right is the only way.

Answer 8

Hi
This is a great website for diabetics. You can post your Question there too
http://www.diabetesforums.com/

Answer 9

You should actually start limiting your sugars to practically none.