What kind of food should a diabetic eat? answers (1647)

A: check websites food for diabetics. K any food except if it has sugar in it. most foods will raise blood sugar, but it is the amount it is raised which matters. if it not kept under control, sugar levels can rise well over 500. this can cause death, if not treated to reduce levels to 80-120, the range dr''s want diabetics to maintain. you can do a web search for diabetes, slash, organizations, slash, meal plans and have several choices to look at.the american diabetes association is also a good source. Both of my parents are diabetic, my husband''s mother was diabetic, and so is his...

A: Okay, first of all, Type 1 diabetics can eat anything as long as they give a shot. Type 2 (which I''m guessing is what you''re talking about) diabetics have restrictions depending on what their doctors say. Just talk to your doctor and please say "type 2 diabetics" next time you ask a question about your diabetes, because I''m a Type 1 and get really angry when people say I can''t eat junk food/sugar. I can eat anything as long as I give insulin! I understand it was probably a mistake, I''m just letting you know. non-suger don''t eat any sugary food like chocolate. Eat fish! and sea...

A: Red Meat Read meat is a rich source of iron. Beef, sheep meat, duck, goose and horses are considered as sources of red meat, which are iron rich foods. To make your kids, try out some tasty and easy meatloaf recipes. Beet Root Beetroot has high level of iron content. This helps in reactivating and regenerating the red blood cells. Spinach Its not just meant for Popeye, but for all his fans. Spinach, the generously green plant is one of the popular iron foods. In a serving of 180g of spinach, body gets 6.43mg of iron. Broccoli Broccoli, similar in structure to...

A: The obvious answer is sugar!! the obscure answer is anything that is high in sugar content. If one is trying to control diabetes type 2 with diet and exercise plan, they should avoid any type of grain or cereal, anything that is white, yellow or tan. That leaves protein foods like beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, fish etc. Cheese is a neutral food as are lettuce and celery. Dark green leafy veggies and tomatoes. Also most milk products cause high glucose problems other than cheese. Everyone keeps telling us to avoid fatty foods, but fats slow down the digestion of carbohydrate foods, so no, don''t go fat free. Fats also...

A: Eat no sugar until you learn. Red meat, for example, is one of the food types that a diabetic patient is prohibited from taking. Instead, the diabetic food pyramid recommends fish or chicken to substitute for the same. But as well all know, food and chicken taste differently from red meat. should the diabetic patient forget about red meat for the rest of his or her life? Not necessarily. Soy meat, or tofu, is often used as an alternative for meat. Though there are differences in taste, the aftertaste

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A: You say you''ve seen a dietitian but have no idea about what foods would be good for your daughter ? This IS what a dietitian will help you do. How many carbs should she have at lunch ? She can have cookies and some sweets. Just count your carbs. Sliced cheese cut up fruit and veggies pretzels and milk money. Turkey sandwich with lettuce and cucumber slices. A few cookies Milk money Small can of fruits cauliflower with a dipping dressing A small bag of chips Milk money Encourage her to eat foods that is less sugar and exercise more to clear away the sugar content in her body. Ask her drink more water, if she crave...

A: Unsulphered Molasses is incredibly high in calories, sweet to add to oatmeal in the morning, and is an iron source that is easy to digest. Yin tonics also build blood and iron: Lean meat (beef, veal, lamb and pork) Liver, Kidney and heart are particularly rich sources Chicken, other poultry and fish Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals Rolled oats, rice and paste Bread Legumes (baked beans, dried peas, beans and lentils) Potatoes and vegetables, particularly peas, beans and broad beans Dried Fruit I am not sure if your daughter can chew her foods, but if not and you want to give her more meat, just puree it with her vegies. Check labels on packets, some cereals now have lots of iron in them. Maybe spread your daughters meals out over the day,...

A: Tomatoes, beet greens and spinach, as well as other dark, leafy greens are some high potassium foods which will have little if any impact on your blood glucose levels. Other high potassium foods such as bananas, oranges, sweet potatoes, soybeans, dried beans, winter squash and potatoes can be worked into your meal plan as well. If you need help adding these into your meal plan, I would suggest visiting with a Registered Dietician to help you plan out meals that can work for you. If this doesn?t remedy your situation, your doctor may want to prescribe a potassium supplement as well. Anne Carroll, RN, CDE Financial Disclosure...

A: Glycemic Index Try using the glycemic index to help plan your type 2 diabetes food list. Your target blood glucose levels before you begin to eat should be between 70 to 130. About one to two hours after the start of your meal, your glucose level should be less than 180. Select foods that do not cause your blood sugar levels to sharply spike. The glycemic index, or GI, tells you how a food will affect your blood sugar. It can help you decide what kind of foods to eat with type 2 diabetes. The glycemic index rates foods...

A: Simple carbohydrates (simple sugars) are the worst type of foods for diabetics. They stimulate rapid spikes in blood glucose levels and promote end-organ damage more rapidly (to kidneys, eyes, and long tract nerves - especially to the lower extremities, with the feet being the most easily affected). Examples of simple sugars are candy, sodas, sweets, baked sweets - such as cakes, cookies, and pies, and many more....