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What Would Be A Good Diet Plan To Start With Pre-diabetes? I Need Telling Me To Cut Back On Carbs, Processed Foods, Drink 2 Ltr Of Water

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Mintgomery TX
October 17
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There 3 kinds of carbs, simple, like in refined sugar examples are candy, sodas, cakes, pies, syrup. then there are complex carbs, like in pasta, rice, potatoes, bread. finally, there is fiber examples are beans, legumes and other veggies, slowest to digest, doesn't cause huge sugar spikes in most people. We all are different what works for some, may not work for others. You will need to find your balance. 3 to 5 liters of water is recommended daily, and physical activity. Wishing you the best.

October 17
A DiabetesTeam Member

For someone with pre-diabetes, a good diet plan involves making several key changes:

1. Cut Back on Carbs:
- Focus on limiting simple (refined) carbohydrates and added sugars.
- Substitute simple carbohydrates with whole grains (complex carbohydrates).

2. Avoid Processed Foods
- Eat unprocessed or minimally Show Full Answer

For someone with pre-diabetes, a good diet plan involves making several key changes:

1. Cut Back on Carbs:
- Focus on limiting simple (refined) carbohydrates and added sugars.
- Substitute simple carbohydrates with whole grains (complex carbohydrates).

2. Avoid Processed Foods:
- Eat unprocessed or minimally processed foods.
- Include fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy products, and sources of healthy unsaturated fats such as nuts.

3. Drink Water:
- Aim to drink at least 2 liters of water daily.
- Consider adding lemon juice to water to help balance blood sugar levels.

4. Meal Planning:
- Eat a consistent amount of calories at each meal and time meals consistently each day.
- Reserve sweets for rare occasions and eat smaller portions of high-calorie foods balanced with lower-calorie foods.

5. Consult a Dietitian:
- Consider consulting a dietitian to help plan a diet designed to meet your specific needs and goals.

6. Track Your Intake:
- Keep a food diary to track everything you eat, which helps in making mindful choices.

These changes can help control blood glucose levels and prevent the progression to diabetes. Always consult your doctor before making significant changes to your diet.

October 17

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