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10/28/09 12:59 PM

"It has been suggested I go on a "food conbinding" diet but unsure it will work for diabetic I am...will it? Is it covered here ?"
Asked By: zoey13  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I am diabetic type 2, this diet was suggested for my GERD/health and weight loss. I don't know much about it and it seems difficult to pull off as a diabetic. Looking for info. Plus I can't afford my insulin cost because I'm on Medicare (disabled because of serious brain injury) and can't use EPIC yet. I use Levimer and Novalog which on my plan deducts $1800 from my allowed $2,700 a year which means only less than 1/2 year of meds are covered.....so run out and never mind my other meds! I am determined to do this with no insulin down the road. I don't do well with oral meds-most make me sick.

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11/01/09 07:12 AM

Hello zoey13
I commend you for being motivated to control your diabetes with diet and exercise. I do not recomment the conbinding diet as it limits what foods you can eat at certain times. The conbinding diet is based on Dr Howard Hay's theory about acids and bases as by-products of foods. Hay's recommended to eat acid forming foods at one sitting, then at least 4 hours later , eating only base forming foods. I do not like any diet that does not provide all food groups as all are needed by the body for good health. You should follow a diet that provides good healthy fresh vegetables and fruits, high fiber complex carbohydrates and low fat proteins. The conbinding diet does recommend that vegetables and fruits and salad should be the largest part of the diet and this is good advice, but the Hay diet wants at least four hours between different types of foods and I do not think that is good for a diabetic. The important thing to remember is portion control and eating three meals along with at least two snacks a day. You will not be hungry! And, you should exercise with moderate aerobic activity five times a week for thirty minutes each time. Add some resistance training with light weights and you will be more fit in no time!

I am concerned about the medication issue you shared with us. Your financial situation and whether or not you have property may be a reason why you are on Medicare instead of Medicaid, I do not know. If it has been determined that you are permanently disabled, you can apply for J00 SSI Social Security Insurance. I alway advice seeking legal help if applying for J00 SSI and get all your doctors to assist with the medical information that you will need for the application process. Low or no cost legal aid is available through county offices.

With Medicaid J00 SSI, the insulin and supplies you need will be covered.

Many oral meds are available, so discuss any side effects with your doctor.

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Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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