Question 1

is eating spicy foods okay if you are on a diabetic diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, providing that you monitor your carbohydrate intake and there are no other reasons you should not be eating spicy foods, such as acid reflux.

Question 2

a diet plan for diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Low carbs: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases Insulin and promotes weight gain. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and just enough protein.

Question 3

good diet for diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Diet: It depends. It's not fasting for sure! you will need to work with a dietitian to get one established for you. If you are overweight, it is one, if you are normal weight person, it is different. There are many ada diets but again, each one needs to be individually tailored to your needs.

Question 4

can diet sodas cause diabetes/?

Accepted Answer

No: No food per se can cause diabetes but if the food cause you to gain a lot of weight, then your risk of developing diabetes increase.

Question 5

will a juicing diet hurt a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Healthy Lifestyle: Fad diets and some juice diets can be associated with health risks. A healthy lifestyle with a balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins & fats is best. You will be missing out on important nutrients if you only drink juice. Juice may be high in vitamins but is mostly sugar.  This much sugar will have an effect on your blood glucose levels & how much Insulin is needed to control it.

Question 6

what should be in a diabetics daily diet?

Accepted Answer

Several small meals: You should visit the hospital dietitian which is usually free of charge. Most diabetic should eat several small meals during the day with a total carbs 260 g, however this will change dependent upon how bad your blood sugar is running and your weight, your height, and your activities.

Question 7

is fruit a great addition to a diabetic's diet?

Accepted Answer

Balance sugar: Fruits are good, as long as you keep in mind the high content of sugar in most fruits. See the site below for guidance regarding diabetic diet:
http://www.Umm.Edu/patiented/articles/what_general_guidelines_a_diabetes_diet_000042_2.Htm.

Question 8

what are good foods to eat for a diabetic diet?

Accepted Answer

Good Food: Good foods for someone with diabetes are the same as good foods for someone without diabetes.  Maintaining a balance between carbs (sugar & starch), protein, and fat is one goal.  Another is emphasizing complex carbs over simple carbs to spread sugar absorption out over a longer timeframe and reduce "spikes" in blood sugar.  Complex carbs = whole grain, starchy vegetables, beans.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: diabetic diet?

Accepted Answer

Watch carbohydrates: Healthy diabetic eating includes

limiting foods that are high in sugar
eating smaller portions, spread out over the day
being careful about when and how many carbohydrates you eat
eating a variety of whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables every day
eating less fat
limiting your use of alcohol
using less salt.

Question 10

what is the proper diet for diabetic person with rheumatism?

Accepted Answer

No sugar, low carb: Diabetes is a disease of sugar and carbohydrates.  You need to limit them at all costs.  Insulin, the storage hormone of sugar and carbs, in excess causes inflammation and most preventable disease in this country: heart disease, high blood pressure and the most common cancers (breast, colon, prostate).  Rheumatism is a disease of inflammation as well, both dm and RA are linked and related to diet.

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