Question 1

as a diabetic, why must i eat 3 regular meals a day?

Accepted Answer

Medication dosage: The diabetes medications you take (e.g. Pills/tablets and Insulin shots) are dosed according to your average blood sugar variance throughout the day and night. This is heavily dependent on your food & drink intake. If you don't eat, your blood sugar will be lower than usual. If you then take your usual med dose, the blood sugar will drop further to dangerous levels.

Question 2

how can i make healthy and flavorful meals if diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Cookbooks: There are a number of diabetic cookbooks that have great selections.

Question 3

non diabetic h1ac level 4.5 mml one hour after small meal good or bad ?

Accepted Answer

This looks fine: Why did you have this test done to begin with? Hb A1C below 5.5 is normal which means the blood sugars are not high and you do not have diabetes.

Question 4

i want to gain weight so i'm eating meals rich of suger... is this hight suger meal can cause diabetes??

Accepted Answer

May be: It is not a good idea to try to gain weight, especially by eating sugar. If you are otherwise healthy, being skinny is not a bad thing. As you grow older you will gain weight and look back fondly at these days when you could eat and not get fat. Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form.

Question 5

type 2 diabetic 1 hour after meal?

Accepted Answer

Fasting glu or A1C: Type 2 diabetes is not diagnosed on post meal glu.  1 hr post meal glu is very variable.  It depends on the meal, absorption, etc. T2dm is diagnosed by fasting glu>126, a1c>6.5.  If you have a glu tolerance test (GTT) (which is usually not necessary), a 2 hr glu>200 diagnoses t2dm.  A fasting glu between 100-125 is "impaired fasting glu".  A 2 hr glu (during gtt) of 140-199 is "impaired glu tol".

Question 6

can diabetics consume agave with meals?

Accepted Answer

Not to excess...sap: Agave plant? This plant has several edible parts--flowers, leaves, stalks, basal rosettes, and sap. For the most part, edible agave can be delicious and provides good fibers and should not pose problem for diabetics, except the sap. The sap is quite sweet and can sub for the sugar we use..It is a natural sugar so better than table sugar..But excess is still not good..So moderation!
good luck.

Question 7

is glucose 80 before a meal too low for a type 2 diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 DM & Glucose: If you are having symptoms of low blood sugar at this level, it is too low. The symptoms include nervousness, weakness, sweating and sometimes passing out. If you do not have symptoms it is not too low and the blood sugar can  be raised once you have a meal.  It is best to keep your "just before meal" blood sugar between 80   and 100 whenever and as much as possible.

Question 8

what site should i consult when creating a diabetes meal plan?

Accepted Answer

ADA site: The american diabetic association site has a wealth of information. If you really need held ask your doctor to send you to a diabetic nutritionist. Insurance should cover diabetic education.

Question 9

why should i stick to a regular meal schedule if i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Balance: To gain balance in your blood sugars. Oral meds work constantly and need a source of carbohydrates to avoid hypoglycemia. Insulin is relentless - it will work whether you eat or not. Control is a balance of meds and caloric intake.

Question 10

might diabetes be caused by eating one large meal late in the day?

Accepted Answer

Not likely . . .: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is due to pancreatic failure such that the pancreas no longer makes any insulin. That's why type 1 diabetics will forever need to take Insulin shots. Type 2 diabetes is typically due to obesity leading to Insulin resistance. In other words, the body requires more Insulin than the pancreas can produce. It's doubtful unless one large meal is composed of starchy sugary foods.

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