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Ive been told to drink milk but I cant remember if it is to raise it or lower it.I have also been told orange juice too but,I cant remember which is for which or why the difference.

2007-11-19 13:46:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diseases & Conditions Diabetes

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The problem is our blood glucose or sugar level.
Orange juice is high in sugar & raises BG rapidly.
Milk has protein & low sugar, it'll help to lower BG.
Natural sugars in fruit are better than concentrated sugar.
Starches & alcohol are easily converted to sugar.
So we need to minimize them as much as possible.

2007-11-19 13:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0 0

There's really nothing you can drink to lower your blood sugar. Orange juice would help raise your blood sugar. The milk would be a good source of protein, but with 12 g of carbs it wouldn't have that much of an effect on blood sugar.

Here's some more info on diabetes and diet:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027

2007-11-19 13:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0 0

All foods are converted into glucose by the body.
Fats in 6-8 hours or more, Proteins (meat,eggs,beans) in 3-4 hours, and Carbohydrates in 30 minutes. Carbohydrates include starches such as rice, pasta, breads and cereals.
A proper diet will combine fats, carbohydrates, and proteins at each meal, to provide nutrients and create an even release of glucose into the blood. Whole Grain carbohydrates turn into sugar slowly and help keep the blood sugar stable.
Avoid sugar and high amounts of carbohydrates. Eat moderate, balanced meals at regular times.

2007-11-20 11:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by ted j 7 · 0 0

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