I have type 2 diabetes and need some help with controlling it?

Question

I take metiformin three times a day before each meal. Lately my numbers have been in the 200's. I am scared about all the side effects your can get from having diabetes. What should I do to control my diet and eat the right foods.

Answer 1

Well controlled diabetes frequently involves medication, diet, and exercise. And, weight loss if you are over weight - research shows that even a drop of 5 to 10 pounds can improve one's control. It sounds like you need some professional guidance from an Endocrinologist and/or a CDE. For some dietary guidelines see the following:

Nutritional Guidelines: http://www.diabeticdinners.com/24.html
Carb Counting: http://www.diabeticdinners.com/33.html
Recipes: http://www.diabeticdinners.com/9.html?sm=29549

Answer 2

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Answer 4

I also have diabetes and take the metiformin three times a day,
the only thing that I did was to limit my food intake to smaller portions avoid a large amount of bread usually I buy the Weight Watcher whole wheat bread, low sugar jam ,cereals without sugar only ,eat 4ounces of meat never a full steak ,when I go to a restaurant I avoid deep fried food the add times I would eat fries but no gravy on them , if the portions is too big tell you waitress to box the rest you can make another meal with it . Do not drink sugar loaded soft drinks ,drink plenty of water instead avoid eating too much pasta or rice because of the carbs ,and you should be fine ,it's all a matter of control! This will also help you loose weight if you need to loose some, I did !
You must read the labels for sugar contents and carbs.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You might try limiting foods that are high in simple, processed sugars. These foods tend to raise the blood sugar much more quickly. Think of them as the "white sugars" -- fast food, white bread, etc. This is a good first step, but managing diabetes is something your physician should assist you with. Keep measuring your sugars, and keep an eye on your A1C at each doctor appointment -- it's a measure of your overall diabetic control for the past three months.

Answer 7

As many has posted diet and exercise to be an important part of diabetes management in addition to medication, it is important to seek the right type of special food and exercise program to manage blood sugar levels. However, not all exercise program are the same. Some does help while some is of little benefits if wrongly chosen. Choice of exercise program should be like medication ie, correctly prescripted. Otherwise, it's futile and a waste of time. Time is important as one has to race against it to keep an illness under control asap to prevent further complications. Eg, a person recovering from heart diseases is not benefitting his heart if he goes jogging. It creates more stress to it. I know of a friend who has in-depth knowledge about many kinds of exercise for different ailments. U can ask him for some personal advice at [e-mail]. Good luck and good health :)

Answer 8

For me , limiting my carb intake and reducing the amount of food that i consume has worked. Carbs turn to sugar. For me 45 grams of carbs per meal is Max. Most foods have carbs except meat. So get you a carb guide and check out how many carbs are in the foods you are eating. You will be surprised. I can still eat almost anything I want, I just eat smaller amounts so I don't go over the 45 grams. One of the side effects is that I have lost 35lbs. I also take Metforman 3 times a day.
Good luck and talk to your doctor about the carbs.

Answer 9

It depends on how many carbs you are eating when you take your medication. You should take your medication 30 minutes to an hour before your meal and you should eat 45-60 carb grams per meal. That is all. Do not eat between meals and make sure that if a serving is 1/2 cup and it has 15 gm of carbs then this is 1 carb choice. You should be eating 3-4 carb choices per meal.

Answer 10

High Fiber Diet May Help Control Diabetes

Source: Tufts University
June 8, 2000 (Reviewed: December 9, 2002)

An article in this week's New England Journal of Medicine reports that a very high fiber diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods may help control blood glucose in people with diabetes.

In this analysis, 13 people with type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes consumed a diet that provided 24 grams of fiber a day for six weeks, and then switched to a diet that provided 50 grams of fiber a day for another six weeks. At the end of this twelve-week period, the researchers found that study participants were better able to control their blood glucose levels, and saw greater reductions in their cholesterol levels, while on the higher fiber diet.

This is not news to many scientists who study the effect of diet on diabetes. Researchers have long speculated that dietary fiber may help people control their blood glucose, and soluble fiber--found in oats, legumes, and many fruits and vegetables--can help reduce cholesterol levels. This is an important consideration for people with diabetes, whose condition puts them at an increased risk for heart disease.

The message of this study, though, is more complex than just "eat more fiber." The "lower fiber" diet used in this study provided the amount of dietary fiber recommended by the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association. In fact, many people have to make significant diet changes to work 24 grams of fiber into their meals--the average American consumer eats about half that amount. The "higher fiber" diet in this study, on the other hand, included substantially more fiber-rich bran, fruits, and vegetables than most Americans usually eat, and would require considerably more dietary changes to achieve.

This research does underscore, however, the importance of fiber in the dietary control of diabetes. Consumers interested in boosting their fiber intake can take their lead from the Food Guide Pyramid

Related Links
Nutrition Guide For People With Diabetes, American Diabetes Association
US diabetics are not always well treated
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