Hypoglycemic Update-What my NUT said….
Posted by admin on Oct 7, 2009
Dealing with hypoglycemia post op. WLS. Diet and instructions on blood sugar levels.
Duration : 0:6:12
Question about gestational diabetes….diet?
Posted by admin on Oct 6, 2009
I took my first glucose test and the cut off is 130 and mine was a 146, so they want me to come back in next week and take a 4 hour test..but..they put me on a 3 day diet…Here’s what I don’t understand…
It’s a High Carb diet? It has breads, pastas, potatoes, milk, jelly, cereal, etc on it I can eat as much as I want I just can’t eat what’s not on the list? Why would they want me to up my carbs instead of decrease???
Thanks!!
The purpose of the diet is not to treat your possible gestational diabetes, the purpose of the diet is to prepare you for the 4 hour test… to load up your blood stream with carbs to see how your body metabolizes carbs and sugars.
The four hour test will consist of drinking a glucose liquid then a blood test every hour for 4 hours. Each blood test will show how your body processes the glucose.
If it is determined that you do have gestational diabetes, you will no doubt be put on restricted carbs. But for now, follow your doctor’s advice about the test. You want to have an accurate reading.
Best of luck, sweetie. I hope everything turns out alright.
Question about gestational diabetes….diet?
Posted by admin on Oct 6, 2009
I took my first glucose test and the cut off is 130 and mine was a 146, so they want me to come back in next week and take a 4 hour test..but..they put me on a 3 day diet…Here’s what I don’t understand…
It’s a High Carb diet? It has breads, pastas, potatoes, milk, jelly, cereal, etc on it I can eat as much as I want I just can’t eat what’s not on the list? Why would they want me to up my carbs instead of decrease???
Thanks!!
The purpose of the diet is not to treat your possible gestational diabetes, the purpose of the diet is to prepare you for the 4 hour test… to load up your blood stream with carbs to see how your body metabolizes carbs and sugars.
The four hour test will consist of drinking a glucose liquid then a blood test every hour for 4 hours. Each blood test will show how your body processes the glucose.
If it is determined that you do have gestational diabetes, you will no doubt be put on restricted carbs. But for now, follow your doctor’s advice about the test. You want to have an accurate reading.
Best of luck, sweetie. I hope everything turns out alright.
What snacks can i eat with severe hypoglycemia?
Posted by admin on Sep 30, 2009
I was just diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia and put on a strict diet. The paperwork is a little unclear. What snacks can I eat between meals or on the road? I am use to a heavy sugar diet.
I’m going to second guitargirl252. You really should consult your doctor or see a nutritionist. They’ll be able to tell you what’s best for YOUR body.
Otherwise, good rule-of-thumbs for hypoglycemics are (1) read labels. Sugar is in just about everything we eat. Even the store-bought peanut butter has sugar in it. High fructose corn syrup, Fructose, and cane sugar all count as processed sugars that could spike your blood sugar. (2) Good snacks include nuts or trail mix (Be careful! A lot of dried fruits have added sugar), soups (chicken/meat with veggies), raw veggies, cottage cheese (lots of protein and calcium), or PB and celery/apples/carrots. (3) Avoid caffeine, sodas (diet or regular – they block nutrient absorbtion), margarine (real butter is preferable), fake foods, artificial additives, chocolate, deep fried foods, and sodium preservatives.
Wow! That sounds like a lot, now that I read it back @.@ Sorry if it’s an overload, but I hope this helps. Still, talk to your Doc about your concerns. S/he can help you the best.
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Living : How to Change Your Diet if You Have Hypoglycemia
Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009
People who have hypoglycemia should eat a combination of proteins, carbohydrates and good fats every three hours and stay hydrated by drinking water all day. Find out how to minimize the nervousness and shakiness which can occur when hypoglycemics wait too long between meals in this free video on nutrition from a professional wellness counselor.
Expert: Isabelle Simon
Contact: www.herbal-nutrition.net/isimon
Bio: Isabelle Simon has a Bachelor of Science in Wellness Consulting, has been a practicing nutritionist for almost a decade. Currently she owns a wellness consulting business, www.herbal-nutrition.net.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:2:23
Any tips re diet for Gestational Diabetes?
Posted by admin on Sep 24, 2009
Just been diagnosed and now on 3 tablets per day – you build up over 6 days. Sugar levels are all over the place it seems no matter what I eat and feel wierd most of the time – like I need sugar and can’t have it! Any tips? I know what I should be eating as my dad was Type 2!
Your sugars should get better as you get more medication, but they start you slowly (metformin, right?) because if you get it all at once you have gastrointestinal distress.
For now, concentrate on switching over to 5-6 small meals a day, always with whole grains or other low-glycemic carbohydrates. Never have a carb without a protein. Get plenty of protein and veggies.
It helps to get away from sugars and sweet stuff because then you stop craving it. However, there are a few tricks. One trick I’ve used that really gives you a rich chocolate flavor is to take unsweetened cocoa powder (I like the dark chocolate variety) and mix it up with light cool whip. If you only have like a 1/4 cup at a time it’s about 30 calories and it’s not enough to raise your blood sugars. Eat it really slowly and it tastes like chocolate mousse.
Also, SF ice creams and all the products with splenda taste a LOT better than they used to! The danger is not to have too much, and as gross as it sounds, if you can have some protein at the same time as some SF ice cream it will keep your blood sugar from spiking as much. So I always make myself have like a piece of cheese first, then I have my little mug or bowl of SF ice cream.
Good luck, I know the metformin can make your stomach hurt, so hang in there. And there is always insulin! Insulin works very well in pregnancy, but I think they figure they are more likely to get women to take their medicine if they don’t have to inject it.
Diet gestational diabetes
Posted by admin on Sep 22, 2009
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Duration : 0:1:4
how to reduce fasting values with diet?.gestational diabetes.?
Posted by admin on Sep 21, 2009
Hi all,
I have gestational diabetes .Since past 2 weeks, i have been on diet for that.I am always under 140 after 1 hr of meals but my fasting is always close to the upper range..like 93, 95 ,96.I am not able to keep it low.I tried walking after my dinner snack, reduce my carbs in snacks…its not helping.Any tips to bring it down without medication..please advise.
I am grateful for all the useful tips.
That’s actually a decent fasting. Even if it’s close to the range it’s still okay – it’s not like you want to be 20 points lower every morning!
There are a couple of things you can try:
– walking after dinner (as you are already doing)
– eating a good protein oriented snack at bedtime, preferrably something that breaks down slowly. In other words, don’t make it a glass of milk, make more like a lean meat or some cottage cheese.
The most effective way is to take a long-acting insulin such as Lantus.
Feeling worse on the gestational diabetes diet?
Posted by admin on Sep 18, 2009
I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It explains a lot because I’ve gained weight rapidly without changing my diet, have high levels of amniotic fluid and at 29 weeks my daughter’s weight is estimated at 3.9 lbs! Since the diagnosis last week, I have been following the diet religiously and have been eating small meals every two hours, cutting out sugar and juices and counting carbs. And I have to say that I feel AWFUL. I feel tired and lethargic and feel hungry all the time, and even feel nauseous at times. I felt MUCH better before I was eating worse (carbs, pastas, sugars). Anyone else had this happen? I have an appointment with my doctor in a few days so I’ll ask him there but wanted to know if anyone else has experienced something similar. Is my body just adjusting to this new diet? Or is something wrong? Thanks!!!!
I can’t say how it will affect you, but I’m a type two and Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s diet has revitalized me. In fact, I quit the Metformin over two months ago. I also lost 50 pounds in under four months while eating plenty. Maybe it’s taking some time for your body to cleanse itself of all the bad stuff you’ve been putting into yourself. Read up: http://www.drfuhrman.com/
Diabetes Diet Guidelines : Diabetes & Hypoglycemia
Posted by admin on Sep 16, 2009
Learn about Hypoglycemia complications for a diabetic diet in this free healthy living video.
Expert: Brenda Thompson
Bio: Brenda Thompson is a registered dietician and professional chef with the Westlake Market H.E.B. in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah
Duration : 0:1:20
