Does anyone know where I can find a diabetic diet plan like the doctor gives patients?
Question by Nichole: Does anyone know where I can find a diabetic diet plan like the doctor gives patients?
I know a lady who had to go on a diabetic diet for health reasons. I was wondering if there was anywhere that I could find a meal plan for a 1800 calorie or 1600 calorie diet, that lists foods for each meal and snacks etc etc. I know for a dieabetic diet just cut out sugar, but the meal plans actually break it down. Please help.
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Answer by onlymatch4u
You really don’t want a diet plan given to someone by a doctor. They have no knowledge of nutrition and the person that gave the doctor the plan was probably a rep from a drug company that was promoting some diabetic drug.
A very good site to learn about diabetes diets and how to manage the blood sugar can be found at: www.mendosa.com
That web site is very comprehensive and very good information that is nutritionally sound. You need to understand the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load. The index is not the best way to approach the issue because it requires 50 grams of a nutrient and just imagine how many carrots are in 50 grams. The Glycemic Load deals with “SERVING SIZES” and is much better. To count calories is not a good idea either. The type of food you eat that provides calories is the important issue.
And yes, it IS possible to cut out sugar, but carbohydrates generate glucose in the blood the same as sugar. The difference is the density of the carb and how long it takes the body to break it down. If you overload your body with carbs or sugar, this is when you get the “insulin resistance” associated with diabetes. It’s not enough just to manage your diet, but you need to look at many other aspects, such as digestion. If you are not digesting properly, and have a high pH in the stomach, you will get the nano bacteria that CAUSES DIABETES because it will attack the pancreas. I strongly urge you to seek out a Certified Nutritional Therapist to guide you through this process. Diabetes type II is NOT a life sentence and you CAN get healthy again with the proper advice.
good luck to you
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