Diabetes Nutrition
About Phytonutrients
Q. What are phytonutrients and where are they found?
A. The term "phyto" originates from a Greek word meaning plant. Phytonutrients are certain organic components of plants thought to promote human health. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
Afternoon Snacks for Glucose Control
Q. What afternoon snacks can I have that won't result in a high glucose reading before dinner?
A. If you are having high blood glucose levels before your evening meal, you may need some type of change in your plan. With many of the newer medications and insulins, you don't have to eat a
Counting Carbs
Q. If I'm counting carbs in my diet, what should I look for?
A. There are three types of carbs you should know about:
Sugar (simple carbohydrates) - These fast-acting carbohydrates they are rapidly absorbed by the blood and can
Diabetes and Cholesterol
Q. Why should I be concerned about my cholesterol levels?
A. If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack and stroke than someone without diabetes. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and low levels of good
Dietary Guidelines for High Triglycerides
Q. What are the dietary guidelines for high triglycerides?
A: Triglycerides are fats found in the blood and fat cells. A high triglyceride level in the blood may increase your risk of heart disease and may harm your pancreas. Most experts recommend eating
Discretionary Calories
Q. What are discretionary calories?
A. For your body to function, you need to consume a certain number of calories each day. These calories also provide energy for physical activities.
Think of the calories you need as a daily
Eating Snacks
Q. If I have Type 2 Diabetes, do I need to eat snacks throughout the day to control my glucose?
A. No, you don't. Certain Diabetes medications used to cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and doctors told patients they needed to eat snacks to avoid this side effect. However, today's
Eating Sugar
Q. Can I eat foods with sugar in them?
A. For almost every person with diabetes, the answer is yes! Eating a piece of cake made with sugar will raise your blood glucose level. So will eating corn on the cob, a tomato sandwich, or lima
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