Do you know of any good diabetic diets?

Question

My sister was receintly diagnosed as a diabetic. The only "real advice" she was given was to watch what she ate. What does that mean? Are there specific foods that need to be avoided? Are there any websites out there that have dietary guides? Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/diet.asp

This site is good.

It's important for diabetics to keep the blood sugar level fairly constant. Your sister should see a dietitian as soon as possible.

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Answer 4

You should really talk to your doctor more about it. But the best diets you can find are the Raw Food diet which can reverse the effects of diabetes. Not cure it...but improve it 10 fold. If she is not that disciplined and doesn't care so much then i would say follow the mediterainian diet pyramid. It consists of mostly veggies, whole wheat carbs, plants sources of protein and lots of olive oil.
Drink lots of water and tea and tell her not to worry because with a really healthy diet and weight lifting and cardio she can almost reverse the effects. And if she is very strict about what she eats and burns she can indulge in sweets sometimes.
Good luck.

Answer 5

My husband is type 2. His endocrinologist recommended South Beach diet as a life long eating plan.
http://www.amazon.com/South-Beach-Diet-Delicious-Doctor-Designed/dp/1579546463/sr=1-1/qid=1169425130/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4723509-4563108?ie=UTF8&s=books

Also, an outstanding book to read is The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/First-Year-Diabetes-Essential-Diagnosed/dp/1569242658/sr=8-1/qid=1169424815/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4723509-4563108?ie=UTF8&s=books

Here is a link to recipes from American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes/nutrition/overview.jsp

Good luck. It is wonderful that you care enough to help with the research. Find a good endocrinologist (they specialize in diabetes (and other diseases)

Answer 6

Eat more whole grain and high fiber starches, such as bread, cereal, and starchy vegetables--6 servings a day or more.
Start the day with cold high fiber (dry) cereal with nonfat/skim milk or a bagel with one teaspoon of jelly/jam.
Put starch center stage--whole grain pasta with tomato sauce, baked potato with the skin with chili, wild rice and stir-fried beef and vegetables.Add cooked black beans, corn, or garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to salads or casseroles.

Eat more fruits and vegetables--try 5 a day.
Grab a piece of fruit or two as a snack.
Pack raw vegetables for lunch--broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, or peppers.
Add vegetables to chili, stir-fried dishes, or stews.

Eat sugars and sweets in moderation.
Pick your favorite sweets and include them in your meal plan once a week at the most.
Split a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth while lowering the sugar, fat, and calories.

Eat less total fat.
Use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese, salad dressing, mayonnaise, or sour cream.
Just use less--butter/margarine, mayonnaise, cream cheese, salad dressing, or oil.
Use fat-free toppers--jam/jelly, mustard, salsa, fat-free yogurt, or sauces.
"Sauté" with flavored vinegars or lemon/lime juice.
When using oil, choose olive, canola, soybean, corn, sunflower, or safflower.

Eat less saturated fat.
Choose lean cuts of meats (beef, lamb, pork, or veal) and think of meat as the side dish, not the main course.
Eat more skinless poultry and seafood prepared by grilling, broiling, or poaching.
Use low-fat dairy products--nonfat/skim milk, low-fat cheeses, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat dairy desserts.
Moderate your intake of foods that use hydrogenated fat as an ingredient.

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