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Question: HI,
I was diagnosed with Diabetics around a year back. I was irregular on my medication and during a recent minor procedure I had i found that my sugar levels were pretty high.
Post that I have started taking my medications on time and would like to know what kind of diet should I follow? Can I substitute Suger free sweetners like Sugar free Nature for my Tea/Coffee and deserts? Or would that Also affect me in any way?
I was diagnosed with Diabetics around a year back. I was irregular on my medication and during a recent minor procedure I had i found that my sugar levels were pretty high.
Post that I have started taking my medications on time and would like to know what kind of diet should I follow? Can I substitute Suger free sweetners like Sugar free Nature for my Tea/Coffee and deserts? Or would that Also affect me in any way?
Brief Answer:
Frequent small amount of food, less sweetners
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
There is no fixed diet for all in diabetes. Diabetes is not a result of increased diet intake, but certain modifications are needed
1. Have frequent low calorie food
Instead of 3 major meals, try to have 3 major meals + 3-4 snacks a day.
2. Timing
Try to have food at correct timings. Both fasting and feasting are harmful in diabetes.
3. Type of food
Decrease refined sugar. More vegetables and low calorie fruits like apple, orange etc. High fibre diet like oats, whole wheat etc can be taken.
More important things are timing and frequency of food.
Sweeteners: these are not completely safe.
FDA approved sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame, sucralose etc can be taken in moderate quantities. Sugar free natura contains sucralose.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Frequent small amount of food, less sweetners
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
There is no fixed diet for all in diabetes. Diabetes is not a result of increased diet intake, but certain modifications are needed
1. Have frequent low calorie food
Instead of 3 major meals, try to have 3 major meals + 3-4 snacks a day.
2. Timing
Try to have food at correct timings. Both fasting and feasting are harmful in diabetes.
3. Type of food
Decrease refined sugar. More vegetables and low calorie fruits like apple, orange etc. High fibre diet like oats, whole wheat etc can be taken.
More important things are timing and frequency of food.
Sweeteners: these are not completely safe.
FDA approved sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame, sucralose etc can be taken in moderate quantities. Sugar free natura contains sucralose.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
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