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For diabetics, the counting of carbohydrates is the most important part of managing their diet. Carbohydrates are quickly turned to glucose which elevates blood sugar levels.
Most foods contain carbohydrates, so diabetics need to keep a close eye on how much they take in. The biggest offenders are sugars and starches, such as bread, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, and beans.
Most adult diabetics should keep carbohydrate intake under 200 grams per day. Reading the labels on packaged foods will help, but they also need a list of how many carbohydrates are in non-packaged foods from their doctor or nutritionist.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, but it is the type of carbohydrate that is the important thing.
Complex carbohydrates, containing dietary fiber, are ideal for diabetic patients. These include whole grain products, fruits and vegetables. Even with these "good" carbohydrates, calorie counts must be done, so as not to exceed total daily calories (as excess caloric intake causes blood glucose levels to rise).
Simple carbohycrates, in the form of table sugar, corn syrup and the like, are to be avoided. Thus, sodas, candies, cookies, cakes and pies, among others, should not be consumed by the diabetic patient, ideally.
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∙ 14y agoThat depends upon many factors and what calorie count your doctor wants to on..
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How many carbohydrates allowed on Atkins?
20 carbs are allowed on Atkins per day.
Where can I find diabetic diets to follow?
Many diabetes diets are available online. One website is www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_diabetes.htm. We recommend it to many of our patients. We are a team of researchers/physicians researching diabetes.
Are there sample diabetic diets online?
You can find many sample diets for people who suffer from diabetes. But, the best place to turn to is your doctor, not to the internet for diets and food choices.
Can you develop diabetes from eating too many carbs?
From eating too many, too often, yes.
What diseases can you get if you eat too many carbs when pregnant?
It is possible to have Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy.
Where can one find online diabetic diets?
You can find many online resources for Diabetic Diets. You can find information on the website Diabetes. They have many recipes and a diet. You can also find information on the website Mayo Clinic. For Indians with Diabetes you can find a diet on the website Times Of India.
Meal Planning for Diabetes - Carbs Count?
Diabetics, start planning your meals as your shop! All food packages have a nutrition label on them and they are the diabetic's friend. Many diabetic diets are based on the number of carbohydrates (carbs) you eat at each meal. You need to plan the carbs per serving size, which is stated on the label. Most foods have several servings in a package, so always read and plan accordingly. Count the carbs in everything and that includes condiments and sauces. Plan to have lots of fresh vegetables as most are low in carbs. You can search on-line for carb counting information and many restaurants post carb and calorie counters on-line as well.
Do diabetes diets completely restrict any types of foods?
While most diabetes diets do not completely restrict any foods, most do advise restricting sugars in any form, many fruits that are high in sugar and many starchy foods. It is also advised that you try to completely restrict fried or processed foods as best as you can. They are bad for your entire body, not just your diabetes. http://type2diabetesdiettips.com/what-are-the-dietary-restrictions-for-type-2-diabetes/
What is a good deit for a diabetic?
There are many popular diets for diabetics. Some that are nutritionally sound include the American Diabetes Association Diet, The Zone Diet, SugarBusters Diet, and the Insulin Resistance diet.
How many people use the raw food cleanse diet?
The raw food cleanse is one of the more popular diets today. In U.S. News and Health it is ranked 18th in best diets overall, 2nd in best weight-loss diets, 13th in best heart healthy diets, and 14th in best diabetes diets.
Can you suggest any good books on diabetes diets?
There are many good books for diabetic diets. Www.diabetic.org is a great place to get a list of books you can use to get an excellent sources of recipes and foods healthy for diabetics.
Where can I find out more about recipe for diabetics?
Diabetes is a manageable disease, but have many recipe options will make it much easier. Here is a website that offers recipes and diets for people with diabetes in mind: http://www.diabeticlifestyle.com/.
