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What Can I Eat When My Sugar Is High???

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Methuen, MA

I have been on Prednisone for the last 2 months due to polymyalgia
rheumatica. It is a low dose, but I have gained 17 pounds and am not eating
more. Also, my sugar has skyrocketed, I know these are side effects from the
Prednisone. My PCP is going to put me on oral medication hopefully
temporarily but I'm afraid that once I get on it, I will never be taken off it.

Last night my sugar reading was 292! I was shocked!!! This morning it was
194. Then a few minutes ago before lunch it was over 200… read more

July 13, 2018
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Specially no white toast.....try this juicing recipe :

Cucumber, Mint and Ginger Lemonade Recipe

The Ingredients:

2 liters of water
1 moderate cucumber
4 lemons
1 ginger
10 leaves mint peppermint
Preparation:

Start off by slicing the cucumber in thin slices. Slice the lemon in thin slices too and take out the seeds.

Add the remaining 3 lemons and put the cucumber, lemon juice and mint in the water. Blend them together and let it cool off in the fridge for about 5-6 hours. When the time passes, drink it. Enjoy.

The drink is a health bomb for the body, being delicious, nutritious, healthy and a great way to lose weight. It is the best alternative for people who don’t drink enough water daily.

August 11, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

SugarDaddy, it looks like the diet you suggested is based on the obsolete idea that starches will always digest slower than table sugar, due to their length, and the obsolete idea that the human body requires a large amount of carbohydrates in the diet. More recent research shows that the types of links between the sugar units is much more important for digestion speed than the total length and complexity of the carbohydrates. For example, cellulose is a carbohydrate that no animals can digest without maintaining colonies of bacteria that produce enzymes that can break the links. Termites, rabbits, and cattle maintain such colonies of bacteria; humans don't. Most starches have types of links for which humans produce digestive enzymes that break the links about as fast as in table sugar. Also, most of the human body can switch to using fats as their energy source. The liver can convert proteins into glucose more than fast enough to supply the small portion of the brain that must have glucose, not fats, as its energy source.

August 24, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

So what does a healthy diabetes diet look like? It’s simple, says Palinski-Wade. Just use the healthy plate method: Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (like spinach, carrots, and other greens), a quarter of your plate with lean protein (such as grilled chicken, fish, lean beef, or pork), and a quarter of your plate with starchy foods (like whole grain bread, brown rice, or whole wheat pasta). Below is a sample meal plan to get you started.

Breakfast

Ideal Meal: ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese + 1 tbsp chopped walnuts + 1 cup fresh fruit salad

Why it’s diabetes-friendly: “Cottage cheese is a great option for people with diabetes because it’s lower in carbs than yogurt and provides 13 g of protein per half cup,” says Palinski-Wade. “If you’re a morning exerciser, you could add 1 slice of whole-grain toast topped with 1 tablespoon (tbsp) nut butter to this meal to meet your higher carbohydrate needs.”

In general, Palinski-Wade notes that it’s crucial for people with diabetes to eat breakfast. “Skipping breakfast can increase the chances of hypoglycemia and may lead to erratic blood glucose levels the rest of the day,” she says. Your morning meal should limit carbs to about 30 to 60 g to prevent spikes in blood glucose levels. Aim for at least 1 to 2 ounces (7 to 14 g) of lean protein to help balance your blood glucose levels and promote appetite regulation. The addition of a healthy fat source (about 5 to 10 g) may also help stabilize blood glucose and appetite, says Palinski-Wade. Want more breakfast inspiration? Check out these 10 diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas.

On www.everydayhealth.com

August 23, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

Have you tried the 2 hard boiled eggs diet for breakfast cutting out the toast & peanut butter...? I don't know yet the side effect of gouda cheese on my BS ...I shall let you know next time when I shall one apple with cheese for light lunch. i know one boiled sweet potato is quite efficient in lowering your BS.

July 29, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have the string cheese as a snack between meals, but I bet you could have it just before you go to bed as well

July 16, 2018

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