Need Help-husband Now Diabetic-any Food Advice???

S.,

You can contact the America Diabetes Association. He basically needs a high protein, moderate fat, & low carb diet. Try to eliminate or minimize processed foods.

It will take a while to get him regulated with the insulin.

supplements that help regulate blood sugar chromium, vanadium & cinnamon.

See if you can get a nutrition book for diabetes written by a Dr.

Go to www.whfoods.com. It has a wealth of information on healthy food ideas for specific diseases like this. I use it all the time because I have family who is also diabetic and it helps

Oh S.:

I can only imagine how overwhelmed you must feel at this time. I will be keeping your husband in my thoughts and heart during this time. I do have good news during this challanging time.
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C.

Hi S.,

your husband can eliminate his diabetes by changing his diet.

I suggest reading Dr Neal Barnards book on reversing diabetes, a scientifically proven way.

I also would watch reversing diabetes in 30 days...with a raw diet...you can see some of

it on you tube, as well as listen to dr barnard on you tube.

He can put an end to his suffering in 4 weeks!!!

you will be blown away when you watch the documentary about reversing it in thirty days.

M.

I understand the overwhelming feeling. My 9 year old son just was hospitalized with ketoacidosis 3 months ago. I didn't know he was diabetic either. There is a book called "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution" written by Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MD. I started to read this and it is so amazing how much this has helped me. I didn't like what the American Diabetes Association diet was. I never fed my kids pretzels and crackers on a daily basis. Not to mention that it all makes your blood sugars go way up. He recommends a low carb diet. He was diagnosed as a child and at 45 went back to school to become a M.D. to help others with his findings. This has been a tremendous help to keep his blood sugars regulated and stay away from lows and highs. I hope this helps, it sure helped me. Good Luck. (Borrow this book from your library so you can check it out and see if it works for you before you buy it)

I was going to suggest exactly what Marina suggested. Dr Neal Barnard He is the President of the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. He spent 30 years researching and reversing diabetes through diet ALONE. The problem is most people run to their dr and don't want to make lifestyle changes and actually become responsible for their own health, they'd prefer to let their dr be in control and give them a pill which is ultimately destroy other parts of their body.
Dr Barnard leads you there and allows you to take charge AND heal yourself.

You state you are all going to make lifestyle changes, that's awesome. But you have to remember you can't just play the part you have to live it and do it right.

Dr Barnard's book has studies, information, recipes, menus, etc. It's a must have. I went to a lecture several years back and he's amazing. Very very smart choice to follow him.

Good luck

By the way, hospital food is atrocious and it's VERY unhealthy. Bring him brown rice, bring him lightly steamed veg, beans, make him some miso broth. Check out the book Reversing diabetes asap and make him some of what Dr Barnard suggests

Hi, S.. If I were you, I would look up cooking for diabetes or just google diabetes and food, and start studying what to do. Your doctor should have sent him home with information on how to eat, but if the doctor didn't do so, start looking up stuff. Basically, you want to get him on a low carbohydrate, low-fat diet so that his blood sugar will stabilize and he will lose excess body fat.

He will need to exercise, too, in order to keep his circulation going, because if he loses circulation especially in his legs, he will eventually lose his legs.

You really, really need to talk to his doctor and find out exactly what to do to help him improve his health. Advice from friends isn't enough. Also there are lots of good books available, including wonderful recipes for people wwith diabetes.

I hope that his health will stabilize and improve, and that the whole family will benefit from healthier eating.

Peace,
Syl

Hi S.,

Your husband needs his glycemic levels reset and needs to also feed his body at the cellular level.

I am with a company called Usana Health Sciences - let's talk.

My mother died from a diabetic coma because she didn't know that she had diabetes - this was in 1978 and it changed my life forever as I was 8 yrs old.

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A.

I would go to the Library and check out some diabetic cookbooks. My husband is fighting his Tryglicerides and cholesteral being high. He takes meds but we also checked out the Southbeach Diet book. It's helping him to get rid of the Visceral Fat around his tummy. He works out every day too.

Many of the hospitals (I know Brandon Regional)have free classes for diabetics and their family members. They teach you all the things to watch for and can help you with the diet and restrictions. I highly recommend taking the class.

I was diabetic with my last pregnancy. I found that my changes didn't have to be huge. I followed the diet advice I was given and my blood sugar always stayed normal, and I lost weight. First thing in the morning, because you haven't eaten, your blood sugar can jump dramatically when you eat. Keep the portion of starch or sugar very small. Some of my breakfasts were things like 1/2 a bagel with cream cheese and a few strawberries, 2 eggs and 1/2 slice of toast, a container of low sugar yogurt. If the kids were having cereal, I might eat 1/2 C. of it. If they were having french toast or pancakes, I would have one slice with sugar free syrup. He may find that he needs to avoid the starches altogether in the morning though, people are different. Testing blood sugar of course gives you an idea of how different foods affect you. Snacks were things like a handful of cheese cubes and two or three sliced strawberries (I love strawberries). I also bought sugar free candy for myself when the kids got Christmas candy. Dinner and lunch should be 1/2 salad or veggie on your plate. Then 1/4 protein and 1/4 starch. And that's not a huge plate, that's normal sized plate. So I ate what everyone ate, my portions were just different. So a big salad (with a low sugar dressing), a small chicken breast, and 1/4 C. potato might have been a good meal. Or a big salad and 1/2 C. of spaghetti. And you can find lots of recipes that take things you like and alter them slightly. One of my favorite things is BBQ chicken. I learned how to make a yummy BBQ rub with Splenda.

Southbeach diet will help with his diabeties.

My husband is a 5+ year diabetic and we've learned to look for foods low in glycemic index. Google that and read about it. All kinds of nuts, Balance protein bars and beef jerkey are very good go to snacks. Also, pick up a diabetic cook book like The Diabetes Snack, Munch, Nibble, Nosh Book or Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook: Slow-Cooker Favorites to Include Everyone! Both are available on amazon.com. You'll see you can still eat your favorite foods but you just have to adjust the recipes a little. Things like bbq sauce and heavy carb/sugar foods all have substitutes. It is overwhelming, I really understand. Reading the recipe books will help make it easier. It's just new so go slow. Buy some snacks and try one recipe at a time. Also, I find making eggs for breakfast is a great start for my husband and he definitely feels better. He avoids bagels and cereal. Also, the Glucerna products (cereals and drinks) are very good. You'll find them near the protein bars/pharmacy at Walmart. Good luck.

WestonPrice.com will give you the correct data. You need the correct infromation, and there is alot of terrible information out there- also look at Eat right4 your Blood- well researched by Bastyr Universtiy.
best,k

Read the pH Miracle by Dr. Robert Young. Diabetes is completely reversible with an alkalizing whole foods-based diet. Certain nutritional and herbal supplements also help repair the pancreas. There's also a video you can find about going raw for 30 days to heal diabetes - not that a raw diet is necessary if you are following a diet of unprocessed foods with alkalizing qualities and alkalizing supplements.

If you Google diabetic help you will find help groups, recipes, changes in life styles, etc... I have found some recipes for my Dad on here since he was diagnosed diabetic. His colon medicines caused his diabetis. Sorry I can't remember the web site that I found that is a National Diabetic Council. It was a real good one to get advice. Lots of fresh green veggies are good for diabetics. Exercise will make a big difference also. Good Luck!

Type II diabetes can be controlled by diet, and it is totally worth it to learn good eating habits now, for your whole family. This may be a gift to you all. If he just relies on the drugs and eats whatever he wants his blood sugar will fluctuate more, which is worse for his body. If you all eat meat, feed hubby meat and veggies. Nuts have carbs in them but they are a way better snack than potato chips and the usual snacks people go for. Maybe you should see a nutritionist?

Hi S.. I am so sorry you are going through this. Does he have type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
My 2 year old has Type 1 diabetes and my 6 year old son was just diagnosed with it on Tuesday, so I know how overwhelming and difficult it is to deal with. Again, I am so sorry that your family is dealing with this.

You need a diabetes nurse educator to help you through all of the steps and stages.
People are often confused about how a diabetic should eat. Even dieticians have alot of the old information on how to manage diabetes.

We eat meals that are low on the glycemic index. Pairing protein with a low glycemic carb keeps the blood sugar stable for a longer period of time.
Raw almonds are a GREAT snack, low in carbs and full of nutrition.

DON'T USE SPLENDA or nutrasweet. The only no carb sugar substitutes that are safe are xylitol or stevia. Sugar is not taboo, you just have to know how to manage it and keep it at a minimum.
I can send you some recipes for meal and snacks if you like. Just private message me if you would like them or would just like to vent.
It is a HARD adjustment but I am here to tell you that it WILL get better. I am crying as I write this because I am still grieving over both of my kids getting it. I will pray for you tonight!

Anne-Marie

I was SICKENED by some of your responses! PEOPLE! You don't tell a lady whose husband was just diagnosed that he will lose his legs if he doesn't exercise! Also, type 1 diabetes cannot be reversed or eliminated. Your husband is going to be FINE. Get a good doctor and a good endocrinologist and they will give you the RIGHT information. I have had countless ignorant people give me horrible "advice", miracle cures, and tell me all the terrible things that happen to people with diabetes. Don't listen to them!

Hi, I am sorry to hear about your husband...it is scary, I know. There are bunches of good cookbooks at Barnes & Noble, or Borders with lots of good recipies that he will love. Unfortunately, he will have to give up some foods that he will miss, and most of all, if he enjoys a beer or alcohol once in awhile, color it gone! The high sugar content will keep that a no, no...or it will put him in the hospital or worse if he does. When he is discharged you will get a list of foods that he can and cannot eat...Good luck to the both of you, if he does what he is supposed to do you will have a long and healthy life together.
All the best,
J.

let your computer help with the dos and donts. type in diet for diabetics. first no white things like potatoes, noodles white bread, candies, that all turns to pure sugar. there a lot of things to add and a lot to delete. i am a type 2 diabetic. for over a year since ive changed my diet i dont even have to take the meds now and i only have to check my sugar once a day. my body tells me when its low and or high. i do keep bite sized candy bars handy for the occossional low dip in the sugar. good luck.GOD BLESS US ALL. J.

You NEED to have him see a Nutritionist.
The Doctor should have automatically sent him to one.

My Dad was Diabetic... he has passed away, due to complications from Diabetes, and was on dialysis prior.

It will take a different mindset... as far as eating.. so that is why seeing a Nutritionist... is PARAMOUNT. It will take adjusting to it and then being able to know his dietary requirements, and you as a wife per cooking for him etc. But it is very important.

I REALLY URGE you and him, to see a Nutritionist for Diabetes. NOt just a willy-nilly one you pick yourself.. a real Nutritionist that specializes in Diabetes patients.
AND, your Husband should be seeing a "Renal Doctor" as well to check his kidneys.
When my Dad became diabetic, he saw a Specialist in Diabetes, as well as his Primary Care Physician, and an Eye Doctor who Specialized in eye diseases/Diabetic patients.
THESE are very important to have.... it takes TEAM of Doctors, to monitor and care for a Diabetic patient, in any stage of the disease. And they ALL coordinated care, for my Dad. My Dad also saw a heart Specialist.
He saw ALL of these DOCTORS regularly.... monthly.

This is what I stress as VERY KEENLY important... I lived with and cared for my Dad the whole time he was sick with Diabetes.
If his Primary Care Physician is NOT a specialist in Diabetes.... he/she should be referring your Husband to one... AND to a proper Nutritionist.
Diabetes is not a disease to take lightly. It takes DAILY care and upkeep.

I Did not mean to sound so stern... but Diabetes is not only about "snacking." This is only the tip of the iceberg.
SEE a Nutritionist, or ask his Doctor, and see proper Diabetes Specialists.

I wish you the best,
Susan

I had a neighbor who was a bad diabetic. He snacked all the time. His wife was at fault too for bringing the Sugary stuff home. No one really needs to eat Oreo cookies, we want them, but we dont need them. Try getting your kids to eat veggie chips instead of sugary snacks. My son like the baked veggie chips, any brand is good. We also eat a lot of popcorn and nuts. As well, Cheetos cheese puffs are junk food and the fluffly snacks feel good, like they are getting a lot, but are not so bad for them. My favorite snack is Ice chips or crushed ice from the icemaker. All good there. If you have a blender, you can freeze lemonade in ice cube trays, and then put in the blender to make lemon slush, even the kids will have fun with that and not know that it wasnt real sugar.

If you are in Hernando County, the health department offers classes. Good Luck to you