Q: type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

You have a higher: insulin resistance than before. You need to maximize your metformin then try another medication on top of your Janumet XR. Or go with liraglutide if you A1c is consistently above 8.

Q: what is the best snack for diabetic? is 1 slice of whole wheat bread enough to prevent hypoglycemia before lunch or dinner?

Snacks: For the diabetic, 3 squares of Graham crackers with 1 percent fat milk is time honored. Other acceptable snacks include a piece of toast,a small Apple, sugar free yogurt,or cottage cheese or a handful of nuts. Avoidance of hypoglycemia is important and if it occurs often consult a diabetologist or endocrinologist for review of your treatment regimen.

Q: which is now the top post-workout snack for a (type 1) diabetic?

None: Generally you shouldn't need a post-workout snack. If your blood sugar drops during exercise, take less Insulin before the work-out. If your sugar drops, treat the low sugar with milk, juice or glucose tablets until it returns to normal. Don't treat w/food, as it takes too long to enter the system and increases your sugar too much.

Q: which type of snack can i offer to someone with diabetes?

Diabetic snacks: According to the american diabetes association, diabetics should eat snacks low in sugar and fat. Veggies make great snacks such as celery sticks or avocado. String cheese or a whole wheat quesadilla are also good. Nuts and granola are good. Hard boiled eggs are good snacks as well. Portion control is important as well. Please have your diabetic friend get eyes and feet checked twice a year.

Q: what are some snacks and foods that you would recommend for a type 1 diabetic to eat and routinely consume to help maintain lower blood sugar?

You can't: Maintain a normal sugar by eating snacks. Eat three well-balanced meals per day, exercise and take appropriate Insulin before each meal and basal Lantus (insulin glargine) at bedtime. Your endocrinologist and the other members of your diabetes care team can help you with this.

Question 1

what is the best snack for an slightly active diabetic (type 2)? after an activity and before meal (lunch and dinner), his glucose is 85-100.

Accepted Answer

Best snack DM?: What is the best snack for an slightly active diabetic (type 2)? After an activity and before meal (lunch and dinner), his glucose is 85-100. ANS: I would do a glass or two of low Na V-8.

Question 2

my sister is a type 2 diabetic who travels a lot. what are some good things to keep in her purse to snack on?

Accepted Answer

Snacks for diabetes: Nuts and seeds--the best being walnuts and almonds.  Low fat cheese.  Peanut butter.  Any protein/fat combination has a low glycemic index, thus raising the blood sugar slowly and will chase away hungar.  Just be careful to not eat much because these are high in calories!

Question 3

what are some healthy non-perishable snacks for someone with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Snacks for diabetics: Non perishable snacks for diabetics- cereals, granola bars, raisins, crackers, pretzels, other dried fruits, nuts,  etc. Make sure carbohydrate content is less than 18 gms without any sugar. These are good for travel.

Question 4

what is the best diabetic snack ?

Accepted Answer

Low carb : Low carb, higher protein snacks are better.  Consider cup of greek yogurt which has more protein than regular yogurt, cheese and lean meat, 1/2 sandwich or small piece of fruit.  Try to keep carbs to 15-25gm per snack.

Question 5

i have diabetes type 2)
why shouldn't i eat canderel chocolate 20g daily? my dr said it should be weekly or even monthly.
it can't be a daily snack

Accepted Answer

Moderation!: The other ingredients which are in foods made with canderel may affect blood glucose and insulin levels. Therefore you should consume canderel only as part of a healthy, balanced diet, providing that consumption levels are not excessive. I suggest taking the advice given to you regarding consumption of canderel chocolate. Best of luck with your health!

Question 6

type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

Accepted Answer

You have a higher: insulin resistance than before.  You need to maximize your metformin then try another medication on top of your Janumet XR.  Or go with liraglutide if you A1c is consistently above 8.

Question 7

what is the best snack for diabetic? is 1 slice of whole wheat bread enough to prevent hypoglycemia before lunch or dinner?

Accepted Answer

Snacks: For the diabetic, 3 squares of Graham crackers with 1 percent fat milk is time honored. Other acceptable snacks include a piece of toast,a small Apple, sugar free yogurt,or cottage cheese or a handful of nuts. Avoidance of hypoglycemia is important and if it occurs often consult a diabetologist or endocrinologist for review of your treatment regimen.

Question 8

which is now the top post-workout snack for a (type 1) diabetic?

Accepted Answer

None: Generally you shouldn't need a post-workout snack. If your blood sugar drops during exercise, take less Insulin before the work-out. If your sugar drops, treat the low sugar with milk, juice or glucose tablets until it returns to normal. Don't treat w/food, as it takes too long to enter the system and increases your sugar too much.

Question 9

which type of snack can i offer to someone with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic snacks: According to the american diabetes association, diabetics should eat snacks low in sugar and fat.  Veggies make great snacks such as celery sticks or avocado. String cheese or a whole wheat quesadilla are also good. Nuts and granola are good. Hard boiled eggs are good snacks as well. Portion control is important as well. Please have your diabetic friend get eyes and feet checked twice a year.

Question 10

what are some snacks and foods that you would recommend for a type 1 diabetic to eat and routinely consume to help maintain lower blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Maintain a normal sugar by eating snacks. Eat three well-balanced meals per day, exercise and take appropriate Insulin before each meal and basal Lantus (insulin glargine) at bedtime. Your endocrinologist and the other members of your diabetes care team can help you with this.

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What is the best snack for an slightly active diabetic (type 2)? after an activity and before meal (lunch and dinner), his glucose is 85-100.

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My sister is a type 2 diabetic who travels a lot. what are some good things to keep in her purse to snack on?

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What are some healthy non-perishable snacks for someone with type 2 diabetes?

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What is the best diabetic snack ?

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I have diabetes type 2) why shouldn't i eat canderel chocolate 20g daily? my dr said it should be weekly or even monthly. it can't be a daily snack

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Type 2 diabetic. my glucose after meals is under control (<140) but fasting glucose is still high (130-160). no bedtime snacking. what's causing this?

A member asked:

What is the best snack for diabetic? is 1 slice of whole wheat bread enough to prevent hypoglycemia before lunch or dinner?

A member asked:

Which is now the top post-workout snack for a (type 1) diabetic?

A member asked:

Which type of snack can i offer to someone with diabetes?

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What are some snacks and foods that you would recommend for a type 1 diabetic to eat and routinely consume to help maintain lower blood sugar?

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