OK, I don't mean should I kill for it ... but should I be allowed to have it? It's not like I'm drinking Dr. Pepper and eating Twizzlers.
2006-12-16 17:00:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
If you eat right, lots of veggies, few carbs, good whole grain breads and things, then you can have a small glass of OJ with no problem, provided your blood sugar level is low enough. I emphasize SMALL glass. The reason you are not supposed to have Orange Juice is that it is very high in fruit sugars, and is actually used to bring diabetics' blood sugar level up very quickly if they let the level drop too low by taking too much insulin. With diabetes, one must keep that blood sugar level just that - LEVEL all the time, and the OJ would take it up pretty fast. If you do drink some, keep it a small amount and then compensate by not eating other things that would take the level up too.
2006-12-17 13:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by jacketbacker1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 03:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 02:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are a few options, there are reduced sugar OJ's or the crystal light stuff, or just take a 4 oz. glass of the real stuff, and watch what you are eating with it. A 4 oz glass of oj is okay. I am a type 1 and I use insulin to match what I eat, I don't happen to like juice so i don't drink it unless I'm low. But I do know some type 2's do drink it in moderation.
2006-12-18 08:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should avoid orange juice because it is very high in sugar (around 38g for 8oz) and also has a high glycemic index -- meaning the carbs get converted into blood sugar quickly. This is why it is sometimes given to diabetics when their blood sugar gets too low.
As with any food, you should experiment to see how it affects your blood sugar.
Occasional spikes in blood sugar won't kill you. The problem is that if you allow yourself an occasional glass of OJ, then "occasional" can start to become a regular habit.
V-8 makes a line of Splenda-sweetened juice drinks called "Splash." They contain only around 20-30% real juice, but they have vitamin C, almost no sugar and taste decent compared to other diet drinks.
Eating a whole orange may help with your cravings. A whole orange typically has around 16g of sugar and a lower glycemic index than orange juice. Diet cranberry juices have 8g to 10g of sugars and taste pretty similar to the regular, sugary stuff.
If you eat or drink anything bad like OJ, you can slow the absorption of sugar into your blood with a few simple techniques:
1. Combine the "bad" food or drink with high protein foods like eggs and fish and also high fiber food (like Special K "Protein Plus" cereal). Proteins digest slowly, and fiber slows the digestion of everything you eat.
2. Do intensive excercise 30-60 minutes after your meal, such as a 20-minute run or a 30-minute cardio workout. This will bring down your blood sugar by 20-100 points, burn off some of the excess calories and raise your metabolism for the next few hours. Of course, regular exercise is a very effective way to control diabetes and live longer.
2006-12-16 21:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by jordannadunn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with having a tall glass of Orange Juice. The only way it could be bad is if you mix it with Vodka or any other type of alcohol. Most people with Type 2 Diabetes, myself included are encouraged to drink more water and juice than anything else.
2006-12-16 17:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by wes_borland80 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i would love a tall glass of O J right about now but i cant. before you drink that glass of O J check our glucose readings if it is above 150 NO!!!!!!!, he is a trick i learned to do (as I am a O J junkie if its in the house i will drink i the complain latter because of high numbers) get some orange crystal light or a store brand sugar-free soft drink mix) mix half O J and half of the sugar-free drink mix and you will have your O J going on with half the calories and half the sugar
2006-12-17 13:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by netti 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always diluted my OJ with water and Ice. Even before I had diabetes.
I suggest a small glass of OJ [ 4-6 oz] with a meal. Count it as your carb .Eat protein with it such as eggs or meat.
Remember that it may cause a low sugar when it goes through your blood stream.So check, check, check.
It doesn't matter if it is real or concentrated.Just check the carbos.
Enjoy.
2006-12-17 03:05:29 · answer #8 · answered by Cammie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fruit is on a diabetic diet. Put a glass of orange juice on your breakfast menu.
2006-12-17 02:27:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 01:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋