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03/06/10
06:24 PM
"ARE DATES SAFE TO EAT WHEN CRAVING SOMETHING SWEET IF SO HOW MANY A DAY OR WEEK IS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE. "
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kingsway3
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Food and Nutrition
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TYPE 2 DIABETIC FOR 10 YEARS. AVERAGE A1C LEVEL IS UNDER 6 WHEN TESTED EVERY 3-4 MONTHS
AVERAGE LEVEL IN THE MORNING IS AROUND 100.
TAKING GLUCOPHAGE 500 MG ONCE A DAY - WAS ON ACTOS 45MG FOR 9 1/2 YEARS HAVE NOW COME OF IT.
EXERCISE TWICE A WEEK AND TRY AND TALK 3 TO 4 DAYS A WEEK.
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03/18/10
09:28 AM
Hello KingsWay3; Great job with the diabetes self-management and plan and taking control in action! A1C is the proof-great job. Thank you for bringing you question to dLife.com.
Dates are technically classified into the fruit group, usually 2-3 will provide 15 grams of carbohydrate, and this portion size will also provide 2-3 grams of fiber and potentially fuel the blood glucose on average 15-30 mg/dl (or maybe more or less-primarily based on your individual metabolism, insulin resistance and pancreatic beta cell functions).Eat a wide variety of foods. Special diet foods are not necessary
Eat on a regular basis (every 4-5 hours).
Eat consistent amounts of carbohydrates (from fruit, milk, bread/starch, and other carbs) at meals.
Eat more high fiber foods (dried beans, fruits, vegetables and whole grains). Use less added fat, salt and sugar. Decrease portion sizes, if weight is a concern. Limit alcohol serving to 1 per day for women and 2 per day for men Limit the amount of fats to 30% of calories consumed. Guidelines for physical activity: (Physical activity reduces insulin resistance by enhancing insulin's action), recommendations are to:
Perform at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
Perform resistance training 3 times per week (in the absence of contraindications/MD OK'd).
Medications are frequently needed, and after 5 years, usually a change maybe indicated. An important skill is to maintaining a balance of physical activity with food and glucose lowering agents. Be your best, regards Sue.
Dates are technically classified into the fruit group, usually 2-3 will provide 15 grams of carbohydrate, and this portion size will also provide 2-3 grams of fiber and potentially fuel the blood glucose on average 15-30 mg/dl (or maybe more or less-primarily based on your individual metabolism, insulin resistance and pancreatic beta cell functions).
Lifestyle changes for Ty 2 are as you mention: dietary-meal planning: Ty 2 diabetes should consider the following guidelines:
Answered By:
Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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03/19/10
11:37 AM
kingsway3, my first question is why would any T2 ever consider eating dates? One study of dates had an average GI of 103 (very high -- even higher than glucose). Diabetes is a disorder whereby the body cannot properly metabolize glucose. We all know that. So my question is, why would any T2 want to eat dates when they are one of the most concentrated forms of sugar known to man? I must also take issue with the expert answer here. She recommends eating fruit (nearly 100% fructose), breads/whole grains (corn is 82% carbohydrate, wheat about 80%), and limiting fat calories to 30% of your diet. One thing I can tell you based on thousands of discussions with T2's, is that your blood glucose will never come to normal if you eat a diet like this. And for some that is okay. Some people don't want to change their lifestyle to a healthier one, so oral meds/insulin is the only other option. But if you really want to be healthy and not just mask the problem, cut back your consumption of carbohydrates, increase proteins and healthy fats (flax, fish, borage, EPO, hemp, olive, coconut). The expert was right on limiting your intake of alcohol, and cutting back on salt and sugar. Only cut back on the "killing" fats, i.e. heat-damaged oils and transfats (no more french fries or chicken mcnuggets).
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