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Suggest A Diet Chart To Keep Diabetes Under Control

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: I am an 82 year old female and after having my bloods taken as I do regularly, I have received the surprising diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. I haven'tbeen to see the doctor for this yet, but I would like a list of foods to avoid .
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Answered by Dr. Elona (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Diet is very important for the control of your diabetes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

I want to say that eating with diabetes doesn't have to mean deprivation, starvation, or bland and boring foods. So,don't worry.

Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others.

A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains

Food to avoid when you have diabetes are:
-Processed grains, such as white rice or white flour
-Cereals with little whole grains and lots of sugar
-White bread
-Canned vegetables with lots of added sodium
-Veggies cooked with lots of added butter, cheese, or sauce
-Pickles, if you need to limit sodium -- otherwise, pickles are okay.
-Sauerkraut, for the same reason as pickles -- so, limit them if you have high blood pressure
-Canned fruit with heavy sugar syrup
-Chewy fruit rolls
-Regular jam, jelly, and preserves
-Sweetened applesauce
-Fruit punch, fruit drinks, fruit juice drinks
-Fried meats
-Higher-fat cuts of meat, such as ribs
-Pork bacon
-Regular cheeses
-Poultry with skin
-Deep-fried fish
-Deep-fried tofu
-Whole milk
-Regular yogurt
-Regular cottage cheese
-Anything with artificial trans fat in it. (It's bad for your heart.)
- Regular sodas
-Regular beer, fruity mixed drinks, dessert wines
-Sweetened tea
-Coffee with sugar and cream
-Flavored coffees and chocolate drinks
-Energy drinks

Hope I have clarified your doubts. If you have any further queries, please feel free to ask.(You can ask me at HealthCareMagic at my private link: bit.do/hcm-Dr-Xhardo). I would be happy to help.
Wish you good health.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.

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Suggest A Diet Chart To Keep Diabetes Under Control

Brief Answer: Diet is very important for the control of your diabetes. Detailed Answer: Hi dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. I want to say that eating with diabetes doesn't have to mean deprivation, starvation, or bland and boring foods. So,don't worry. Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains Food to avoid when you have diabetes are: -Processed grains, such as white rice or white flour -Cereals with little whole grains and lots of sugar -White bread -Canned vegetables with lots of added sodium -Veggies cooked with lots of added butter, cheese, or sauce -Pickles, if you need to limit sodium -- otherwise, pickles are okay. -Sauerkraut, for the same reason as pickles -- so, limit them if you have high blood pressure -Canned fruit with heavy sugar syrup -Chewy fruit rolls -Regular jam, jelly, and preserves -Sweetened applesauce -Fruit punch, fruit drinks, fruit juice drinks -Fried meats -Higher-fat cuts of meat, such as ribs -Pork bacon -Regular cheeses -Poultry with skin -Deep-fried fish -Deep-fried tofu -Whole milk -Regular yogurt -Regular cottage cheese -Anything with artificial trans fat in it. (It's bad for your heart.) - Regular sodas -Regular beer, fruity mixed drinks, dessert wines -Sweetened tea -Coffee with sugar and cream -Flavored coffees and chocolate drinks -Energy drinks Hope I have clarified your doubts. If you have any further queries, please feel free to ask.(You can ask me at HealthCareMagic at my private link: bit.do/hcm-Dr-Xhardo). I would be happy to help. Wish you good health.