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Expert Advice
I recently purchased a dietary supplement program (Juice Plus+® product)that includes the vegteble and fruit supplements. Do you know weather or not this product is an acceptable supplement for a person with type 2 diabetes.
I can not eat beans, or anything with a hull on it, seeds etc. as I can not digest them...what should I substitute for veg. besides carrots and beets
Before I was diagnosed with diabetes I hardly ate sweets. Now, I am always craving sweets. What can I do to get rid of the cravings. I eat a lot of veggies and my limit of fruit and lots of fiber but nothing seems to work. Appreciate it.
I just found out I am prediabetic. Should I treat this like I have diabetes? I am unsure what to eat. I love fruit and veggies but am afraid to eat them at all! Please help! Thanks, Kelly
I follow a diabetes diet and i am trying to lose weight but cannot. I work out 3 to 4 times a week and eat very little, in fact i don't have carbs, just vegetables and protein. I was told that there is a new prescription shot that helps diabetics lose weight is there such a shot?
I know foods can effect your gluclose level but I thought veggie were good for everyone.My question is, will certain veggie make your blood sugar rise?
I am 42 yrs old, I've been on every "diet" there is. Last June I was told I have copd with congestive heart failure and was also told I was a type 2. I went for a complete blood test and of course my blood was very high 314. I don't eat much sweets. I love friuts and veggies ...what else can I do to keep my blood sugar down? beverly in ms,thank you.
Now on coumodin, no green leafy vegs. What about celery? The ICU nurse said 5 sticks of celery a day is good for cholesterol. What about Tylenol?
Please tell me what green veggies other than peas, green beans, and iceburg lettuce are low in vitimin k?
What can I replace white wine with in soups? I want to make Sweet Potato Chowder with out white wine but need something in its place.
Is there any way to substitute for corn syrup in a recipe?
Why such differences between the carbs in these vegetables:
Is it okay to have cooked turnips ?
Why do all the recipes and diets here call for so many vegetables. My family of 5 kids and a S.O. won't eat anything that looks like a veggie.
Been a type 2 for 20 years; type 1 for 30 days. Big problem, I don't like hardly any of the healthy foods, and practically no greens, Can you help?
I have type 2, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Doc says eat lots of veggies, what else can I have? Not much I know, but what's left?
Are green peas, kidney beans, black eyed peas, navy beans OK to eat in a low carb diet? I am looking for some variation to add to my meals.
Is eating raw potatoes harmful to me?
I ate 100 g. of pasta with a lot of sauce and 2 svgs. of spinach. My sugar level was 144 an hour after I started eating. Heard levels > 144 are bad.
what can I use instead of lettuce and other green leaf veggies? Taking anticoagulant for blood clots.
Should you eat a protein every time you eat a carb of any kind? (including fruits or veggies?)
Is there guideline for measuring BG depending on type of food. Such as if eating all carb, BG would peak faster than 2 hr vs. eating all vegetable.
Can diabetics have homemade veg.soup made w/ rinsed corn,squash.green beans,diced tomatoes,peas,fresh cabbage,fresh onion,fresh celery,1 beef shank.
Is there a difference between raw and cooked carrots for a diabetic?
why would tomato sauce/tomatoes taste sour?
How to make veggies taste good on a low salt, fat and carb diet
Is high fructose corn syrup different than just fructose or is it all the same?
Is it true that you can eat all the protein and veggies you want without a huge rise in your Blood sugar? Or what is the amount of these you can eat?
Does eating the probiotics (as in yogurts) keep the intestines from using the good things from skins & pulps of fruit & vegetables?
I have noticed that whenever I eat a good meal, ex. grilled chicken, broccoli, red potatoes and fruit, that within an hour I am hungry again, WHY?
is using a juicer and juicing your own vegetables and fruit safe?
What is your recommendation for a balanced diet for someone who must restrict fibre foods- beans, seeds, nuts, legumes, raisins, corn, etc.?
If pesticides are used while growing fruits or veggies, does it actually help much to wash off the last top layer? (Ex. apple skin)
Is there any carb difference from using whole wheat flour vs gluten free flours like potato flour or corn starch. tapioca flour etc.
Why is it when I eat bread with (whole weat, never white) and work out. my sugars are better in the morning, versus eating egg whites and vegetables
WHAT TYPE OF POTATOES ARE BEST FOR A DIABETIC? FRIED, BOILED, ETC... ?
Severe hunger after taking insulin properly and good BG for more than 2 days.Only eat veg. & protein but hugh portions.How to normalize appetite
White potatoes are no good for diabetics due to the spiking affect, how about Yams or Sweet Potatoes?
What do you know about Dr. Neal Barnard's "reversing diabetes" plan? It's a vegan diet also w/ low GI foods + minimal foods w/ veg oils.
Can a low carb diet of meat and veggies be bad for me? In the past, my blood pressure has increased and I don't get a significant lowering of my bg.
If you go into a restaurant, and they serve pasta as a side dish, is there any law that forces them to substitute a vegetable for a diabetic person?
Does sorghum (milo) flour have less carbs than white flour. I have access to fresh grains and could grind them. How about barley, corn, or soybean?
Yesterday at one point I ate about a cup of cole slaw w/ a few bacon bits and an apple. My sugar jumped from the low 80's to 125. Is that normal?
Just watched d life show 07-19-09 - Chef Michel Nischan made zucchini pancakes - where is the recipe online? cannot find it.
i have type 2. Can I eat red potatoes or are they the same as white ?
Does cooking vegetables destroy or diminish the fiber content and / or value?
do fruits & vegetables begin to loose any of their nutritional value once they've been cut or sliced? How long will pre-cut ones keep their values?
Why have I lost weight? Will it stop?
I have lost 20 lbs in 7 mos, watching my carbs ,eating whole wheat & fresh vegatables & fruit. sometimes my BS is over 200
What is the best food to eat to bring down my morning glucose level after a bad food choices night? Protein? Raw veggies? normal am:147ish; high: 190.
i'm type 2 ,i been having problem of losing weight..i love to eat fruit and vegetable,but i dont want to eat .i been diabetic since 2002...
Do legumes make your blood sugar go high and how do veggies affect blood sugar?
Ref "Carb cuttng secrets". I have been taught that vegtables have such a low GI that I should discount them when calculating fast acting insulin dose
i need help in planning food on a poor persons income. iam a meat and potatoes person.
Is eating salads good for diabetics?
Given that I keep kosher, would it be better to substitute vegetable broth instead of chicken broth or to use non-dairy creamer rather than cream?
Are there vegatables and/or meats that are ok for type 2 diets but are bad for gout? I have both diseases and want to manage both.
I am finding it very difficult to lose weight. I am a Type 2 who eats no grains, only fresh veggies & lean protein. Is insulin resistance the cause?
I am allergic to sulfa drugs, so what veggies can I eat to get the anti oxidants I need?
When I am steaming fresh vegetables, do I weigh out my serving before OR after it is cooked?
Diabetics are to avoid peas in their diet, does this only apply to green peas? Can I still have snow peas or sugar snap peas?
I just read the article on the lowest carb veggies and my favorite wasn't on the list. I am wondering if green chile peppers were even in the study?
What are starchy vegetables?
I am A 48 year old mother of a 9 year old son. I have been a diabetic for 9 years. I was gestational in the beginning. Now I am overweight and I have high cholesterol on top of it. I try to work out at least 3 days a week , and the last two weeks I have only had a protein shake in the morning and salads for lunch and dinner. I am very frustrated with my wieght and the fact that my sugar is running real high. Please help me!! What do I do now?
Before I was diagnosed with diabetes I hardly ate sweets. Now, I am always craving sweets. What can I do to get rid of the cravings. I eat a lot of veggies and my limit of fruit and lots of fiber but nothing seems to work. Appreciate it.
Is it true that this mangosteen juice can help lower your blood sugar and will this interfer with the meds I'm taking which is Avandia and Glucovance for type 2?
I'm diabetic and tested my mother-in-law who used to be type 2 before gastric bypass 5 yrs ago and after having oj and a peice of baklava it was 249 she claims her sugar reading are different because the surgery. I don't think so who's right?
snacks should she have after exercise because her stomach hurts after eating cheerios bar and orange
What are safe fruit juices?
What can I do about my 8 year old son who won't eat or try new foods. He's been diabetic since he was 3 and will only eat certain foods, He loves frut
I have heard that unsweetened grapefruit juice will bring your sugar down. Is this true?
Does anyone have a good recipe for muffins that use apple sauce for the sweetener rather than sugar or sugar substitute?
Does putting an apple (or other fruits) into the blender for a smoothie destroy the fiber benefits of eating the fruit whole?
when measuring a banana or an apple?
what are good fruits? some raise my glucose above 200
If I start taking a alpha-gluosidase inhibitor (Acarobose) how much nutrition & benifits do I loose from grains (whole) & fruit?
Is coconut flour low carb? Is it versatile to cook with?
Can I take Ginseng? I am type 2
I've heard that if taking Metformin eating fresh grapefruit can cause complications....Is that true??
Being active I tend to snack on dried fruit, cranberries, blueberries, figs, dates and apricots. What should I know about dried fruit and my diet?
Need to know what a "serving" of raw blueberries is, most sources indicate 1 cup, ADA say 3/4 cup (15 carbs, 1 unit) just try to get "a fruit" in!
I like to eat fresh fruit after I exercise on my bike. My son says that is not a good idea because the fruit is mostly carbs and so the body does not burn fat. Can you shed any light on what is best to eat after exercise? THanks
I recently purchased a dietary supplement program (Juice Plus+® product)that includes the vegteble and fruit supplements. Do you know weather or not this product is an acceptable supplement for a person with type 2 diabetes.
I like to drink juice. So what I do is mix 1 package of sugar free Kool-Aid with 1 can of juice. Is this a good idea to lower the carbohydrates, and if so, how much of a reduction am I getting?
I just found out I am prediabetic. Should I treat this like I have diabetes? I am unsure what to eat. I love fruit and veggies but am afraid to eat them at all! Please help! Thanks, Kelly
What kind of fruits will raise your sugar? What fruits are the best for you?
What effect does watermelon have on blood glucose? I love watermelon but didn't know if i should eat it.
I have a new step daughter 14 years old has type 1 and tests 4 times a day. She has been eat at her grandmother until here recently. Now I am needing to cook for her and my 3 boys . I am told she can't have fruit I have been look at a lot of web sites for type 1 diabetes recipes, but most contain fruit in there breakfast .Can she have fruit and how to I fix it where it dose shoot her sugar up. Her sugar runs high allot , even when she was eating at her Granny's .
I am 42 yrs old, I've been on every "diet" there is. Last June I was told I have copd with congestive heart failure and was also told I was a type 2. I went for a complete blood test and of course my blood was very high 314. I don't eat much sweets. I love friuts and veggies ...what else can I do to keep my blood sugar down? beverly in ms,thank you.
Does red wine vinegar have the same antioxidents as red wine, grape juice or red grape skins?
Is there anything to taking 2 tbs cider vinegar in water with splenda before one or 2 meals? It is supposed to really lower blood glucose.
I have type 2 diabetes, and I was told that eating bananas is not good for you. Please let me know because I love to eat bananas.
I would like to know if you're a type 2 diabetic, can you still have prunes?
How much fruit can i eat and can i sweeten them with Splenda?
I was reading about the different cooking oils and didn't see coconut oil and was wondering if you have any information on it. It's a high temp oil.
I recently went on the REAL AGE Diet by Dr. Oz - www.realage.com. My blood sugar went up by 10-20 points. Could cinnamon or 4 fruits a day do that?
I am a senior, Type 2 since May 1999. Can I eat figs in moderation for the fiber?
The show recommended not eating bananas due to the sugar - but I need them to prevent leg cramps. What are my options?
Are baked plantains good for a diabetic person?
Should you eat a protein every time you eat a carb of any kind? (including fruits or veggies?)
I have diabetes and i love mangos. I heard people with diabetes can't eat mangos. Is that true? If it is do I have to take more insulin?
I was told I should not eat fresh oranges. Is this true? I have type 2 diabetes.
I wish to start taking 2 dietary supplements: Pure Acai Berry & colon flush pills for weight loss. These are from Advanced Wellness Research Company.
i have type 2 diabetes & i grave sugar. what can i do. everyone says to eat fruit but that's not the answer i tried that. tally58
Can diabetic eat fresh oranges?
Does eating the probiotics (as in yogurts) keep the intestines from using the good things from skins & pulps of fruit & vegetables?
I have noticed that whenever I eat a good meal, ex. grilled chicken, broccoli, red potatoes and fruit, that within an hour I am hungry again, WHY?
is using a juicer and juicing your own vegetables and fruit safe?
Is it okay to eat fruit salad (mixed fruits) with good portion control? A diabetic friend said her dietitian said to eat fruits individually only.
What is your recommendation for a balanced diet for someone who must restrict fibre foods- beans, seeds, nuts, legumes, raisins, corn, etc.?
If pesticides are used while growing fruits or veggies, does it actually help much to wash off the last top layer? (Ex. apple skin)
Per an article today, how could a whole avocado, or even a half, be eaten by a diabetic watching her diet? Too much fat? Too many carbs?
I was told fresh fruit is ok. Now read that it has fructose in it. What are the general rules about fruit?
I make my own apple sauce leaving the skin on and don’t strain it. Am correct in assuming one serving is the nutritional equivalent of an apple?
Are apples good for type 2 diabetes?
fasting blood sugar this morning..... 136, took no meds, ate one-half grapefruit. Two hours later b/s at 252. Are citrus fruits a no-no?
Husband is a diabetic. Looking for recipes for blueberry jam & any other jam recipes. Want to use splenda and not have the jam look like a jello.
White potatoes are no good for diabetics due to the spiking affect, how about Yams or Sweet Potatoes?
Is drinking cranberry juice (diet) a good substitute for soda?
plenty of peaches, strawberris, cherries in season now...which fruit is best for a diabetic
Yesterday at one point I ate about a cup of cole slaw w/ a few bacon bits and an apple. My sugar jumped from the low 80's to 125. Is that normal?
best fruit to eat for diabetics?Also i have been having alot of yeast infections what causes that?
Which fruit can lower A1C
When I drink juice my bone start aching. Mostly around my arms and shoulders. What is causing this? Should I stop drinking juice?
do fruits & vegetables begin to loose any of their nutritional value once they've been cut or sliced? How long will pre-cut ones keep their values?
Why have I lost weight? Will it stop?
I have lost 20 lbs in 7 mos, watching my carbs ,eating whole wheat & fresh vegatables & fruit. sometimes my BS is over 200
Why did my blood sugar go up after I ate a hard boiled egg and a half of a grapefruit .. ?
What kind of juices can I make with a juicer? Im type 2 and use insulin & pills.

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