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11/17/09 08:11 AM

"Can a diabetic and non-diabetic follow the same weight loss diet?"
Asked By: dramawriter2005@yahoo.com  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I'm type 2 taking 1.25 Glyburide. My husband is a non-diabetic on an iron restriced diet.. We want to start a weight loss diet after the holidays. I weigh 121. I want to weigh 105 to 110. He's 170 with a pot belly. Why I don't really know because he exercises like crazy. But also eats like crazy too. I am on a 1200 calorie diet from a certified diabetes dietitian. My blood sugars have dropped by 60 to 70 points to low 200 or below. I'm 59 with cerebral palsy and a weakness on my entire right side. The dietitian said they don't worry as much about a low 200 reading for people my age. Why? Also, can a bad dream cause your BS to spike in the morning? I had a horrible dream last night. My BS this am was 270. It is now 229 three hours after breakfast. Glyburide worked. Any idea how many calories he should eat? What kind of exercise for me? For him? Thanks.

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11/21/09 03:48 PM

Hello Dramawriter
Your question is simple until you get into the background information you added. Diabetics are encouraged to eat a healthy diet including complex high fiber carbohydrates, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and a lean protein source. This diet is good for just about everyone whether they are a diabetic or not. Portion control and activity level need to be factors in your weight loss plans. You need to talk to your doctor to see what a safe target weight should be.

If your husband must be on a low iron diet for reasons not included in his background, then be careful of dark leafy green vegetables or iron rich red or organ meats for him. I do not want you to forego the green vegetables as they are nutrient rich.

Can a nightmare or bad dream increase you morning glucose level? Possibly. We know that stress influences your glucose levels. But also the Dawn effect might be in play. If you did not eat an evening snack, your liver may have started to produce glucose during the night and increased your morning glucose levels,. That evening snack of about 15 Grams of carbs is important.

You asked about glucose levels of about 200mg/dl being OK for people your age. It has been determined that keeping very tight control of glucose levels in people that are older can be risky because hypoglycemia is dangerous. As you age, it becomes increasing difficult to recognize hypoglycemia happening so glucose a little high is safer then too low.

Exercise safety. you list cebral palsy in your medical history. You must exercise within the activities that you can do without danger of injury. Your husband should exercise within his safely zone too!.

Good luck and with the teamwork of wife and husband, I know you will eat healthier and exercise safely to reach your goals. Always ask your doctor first!!! After you know what foods are safe for both you and your husband, try some of our recipes on dLife!

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