Diabetes Diet Recipes

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sondra a. Mar 31, 2007, 4:29pm EDT

I was diagnosed with Type II diebetes several years back. Luckily I need no medication. But I must watch what I eat. I try to eat moderately and frequently. The genetic inheritance factors were all there but I probably brought it on earlier than necessary by always being too busy and not eating at all. So today I make a point to eat well balanced meals. I keep portions small. I still eat pretty much what I like. Luckily for me I like quality foods. I've never been a big fruit fan so I can even indulge myself with the ocational slice of it. Moderation is my medication.
Keeping that in mind bon appetite!

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Janet H. Mar 31, 2007, 4:49pm EDT

My husband and I have type 2 diabetes. We eat the same things everyone else eats but go light on the sweets. We both take oral medicine and I take Byetta shots twice a day. I try to eat healthy but don't eat anything special that's different from any other person.

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Scott S. Mar 31, 2007, 6:34pm EDT

Avoid anything white (sugar, white flour, potatoes, rice, corn starch, etc-these are metabolized just like sugar, and will play havoc with your blood sugar).

Avoid anything sweet, whether natural or not (Orange juice, apple juice sodas are loaded with sugar). Artificial sweeteners are ok.

Eat lots of vegetables (there's more vitamin C in a green pepper than in an orange).

Eat small amounts of meats and other fats.

Minimize high sugar fruits like apples and oranges, but replace them with small amounts of berries or melon (not watermelon).

In other words, eat a healthy diet.

EXERCISE! Get a pedometer at the drug store for $10-$20. Use it! Walking 10,000 steps per day will dramatically improve your blood sugar and Hgb A1C levels.

Good Luck

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Scott S. Mar 31, 2007, 6:38pm EDT

Look up low carb recipes on Google. Most of these will be OK for diabetics, but watch the fat.

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Lori L. Apr 4, 2007, 2:51pm EDT

There are tons of diabetic cookbooks out there, as well as websites that offer diabetic friendly recipes, just google and enjoy!!! I more or less try one or two new recipes a week (even my 5 year old will try them!), and otherwise just am really careful with portions and carb counts. In 18 months, I've lost 72 pounds, so it's working!! And my average blood sugars are 90-110!!

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Mariana T. Apr 18, 2007, 9:19pm EDT

Wow interesting article Miz Claudia - I also want to thank you for commenting on my article about my Mother. I'm so very sorry that you lost both parents but happy they were together for their 50th. Keep in touch. Salud.

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