Question 1

how much carbs should a person with diabetes have daily. which food must be completely avoided if both fasting and pp are high inspite of medications.

Accepted Answer

Depends: In general, the less carb you take , the better off you are with diabetes. But a life totally without carb can be an unpleasant one.   As to how much, it would depend on your lifestyle (how much exercise etc) and severity of your condition and thus you need to consult a dietitian re. your diet.

Question 2

safe to take a carb / starch blocker while on high blood pressure  medication metoprolol?  don't intend to use daily just when a meal  consists  of lots of starch like pizza or spaghetti. would like to loss little extra weight.

Accepted Answer

Carb blocker: Evidence that carb or starch blockers are effective is somewhat weak. They may curb your appetite and can cause uncomfortable gas and diarrhea. I doubt any interaction with beta blockers. Your pharmacist should have more information on this topic for you. In the meantime, limit your intake of pasta and pizza to cut down on calorie intake.

Question 3

can some extreme low sugar/carb diets be bad for you if you're on a lot of medication?

Accepted Answer

Dietician: It would be advisable for you to have a one time consultation with a registered dietitian at your local hospital for a healthy diet and the proper amount of daily calories for you and your level of daily activities. Diabetics,for example, are advised to avoid all concentrated sweets and markedly reduce their starch intake. Most of their calories come from protein and healthy fat intake.

Question 4

i have gilbert syndrome with high cholestral,trigyceride and bilurubin.i was on medication named statin for 1 month with low carb diet which reduces m?

Accepted Answer

Statin: has strong reliable effects on lowering heart attack and stroke. Diet..... especially a high fat diet... no. Drugs that just lower dietary contribution to blood cholesterol (cholestryramine) didn't work well on prevention.
Exercise under supervision, more helpful. Statins can cause fat to replace liver--needs imaging tests to monitor if other liver disease.
Cannot say in your particular case, tho

Question 5

my blood sugar levels are 200 measured 2 hours after food. i have been advised medication by my pcp. i have drastically cut down on carbs in the last 3 days. i still feel fatigued and thirsty all the time. 
is it related to food intake?

Accepted Answer

: In type 2 Diabetes your body either resists the effects of insulin, a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells, or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. Steady, long term weight loss is the only way to reverse this disease. You should be monitoring your glucose levels daily to avoid hypoglycemia and take the prescribed medication.

Question 6

i recently started a high fiber low carb diet. i am 3 weeks post op from gallbladder removal surgery. i have noticed some pain since changing this diet. i have also started a new medication. is this common after removal? feels like possible gas pain?

Accepted Answer

: It is more likely from change of diet. Most of the time there are no adverse affect after GB surgery

Question 7

i am trying to reduce the amount if carbs on a daily basis so i can try and loose weught.  what guideline should i use to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Balanced diet: Trendy diet plans aside, the secret to losing weight is for our output to exceed your input, to burn off more calories than you eat, regardless of what sort of calories they be. 1) stay active. Not necessarily a lot, just stay active. 2) be aware of what you eat. Not a diet, per se, just awareness. 3) weigh often. That way, you know what your weight is doing and you can adjust your eating.

Question 8

how much carbs should i really eat daily ?

Accepted Answer

Carbs: Carbs should be 25% of your daily calories. So, at 1500 calorie diet should consist of 375 calories from carbs and that is 93 grams of carbohydrates in one day.

Question 9

what is the least amount of carbs i can consume daily?

Accepted Answer

Carbs: Zero is possible, but difficult to acheive. Maybe if you only eat butter. Most ketogenic diets recommend 20 gtams as the lower threshold.

Question 10

do you think counting carbs is a good diet and how many carbs should a 53 year old woman have daily?

Accepted Answer

Weight Loss: There is no magic solution to losing weight. It ultimately boils down to using more calories than you take in. However, with that being said there are many ways and methods to doing this. First, you need to see your doctor to make sure there are no medical reasons for your weight and to make sure you are healthy enough to exercise and follow  a calorie restriction program. Medications may help.

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How much carbs should a person with diabetes have daily. which food must be completely avoided if both fasting and pp are high inspite of medications.

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Safe to take a carb / starch blocker while on high blood pressure medication metoprolol? don't intend to use daily just when a meal consists of lots of starch like pizza or spaghetti. would like to loss little extra weight.

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Can some extreme low sugar/carb diets be bad for you if you're on a lot of medication?

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I have gilbert syndrome with high cholestral,trigyceride and bilurubin.i was on medication named statin for 1 month with low carb diet which reduces m?

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My blood sugar levels are 200 measured 2 hours after food. i have been advised medication by my pcp. i have drastically cut down on carbs in the last 3 days. i still feel fatigued and thirsty all the time. is it related to food intake?

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I recently started a high fiber low carb diet. i am 3 weeks post op from gallbladder removal surgery. i have noticed some pain since changing this diet. i have also started a new medication. is this common after removal? feels like possible gas pain?

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I am trying to reduce the amount if carbs on a daily basis so i can try and loose weught. what guideline should i use to be safe?

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How much carbs should i really eat daily ?

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What is the least amount of carbs i can consume daily?

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Do you think counting carbs is a good diet and how many carbs should a 53 year old woman have daily?

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