Question 1

what foods to eat in diabetes?

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Heathy: Well balanced diet but leave out the sweets and watch the amount of things like potatoes, pastas and breads. Should be more poultry , fish and fresh fruits and veggies alone with some dairy. Google the american diabetic association for more information

Question 2

what can i eat if i have diabetes?

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Food!: Seriously, people with diabetes can eat almost anything, but should follow guidelines.  For people with type 2 diabetes, the emphasis is on portion control particularly with respect to carbs (sugars & starches) to assist w/ wt loss and avoid wt gain.  For people with type 1 diabetes, the emphasis is on eating a consistent amount of carbs every day, and spreading them evenly throughout the day.

Question 3

can i eat sweet desserts if i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

YOU NEED TO AVOID: Simple sugars as much as possible.

Question 4

how can i eat out healthy if i have diabetes?

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Portion control: Counting calories, avoiding sweets, checking with the restaurant ahead of time if they'll provide a calorie controlled meal (any decent restaurant will). Even mickeyds and other fast food restaurants will provide you with the calorie equivalents of their choices if you ask them.

Question 5

what is the best diet for type to diabetes or foods to eat?

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Diet for type 2 diab: Diet for diabetic should be no sugars that includes sucrose, glucose and fructose and restrictions in carbohydrates.Having said that most of yhe type 2 diabetics also have high cholesterol high blood pressure and then you have to restrict salt, and sorces of cholesterol, red meat and milk products, mor poultry, fish, vegetables and whole grains and a serving of nuts.But it is best to consult dietician.

Question 6

what main foods are the best to eat when you have diabetes?

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Low carbohydrate: The best and the easiest way to cure diabetes is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes based items). Also avoid milk protein since it causes insulin resistance. 
Low carb food items such as eggs, fish meats, non starchy vegetables, avocados, saturated fat (butter, ghee, coconut oil), olive oil are very effective in normalizing blood sugars and may avoid the need for med

Question 7

what is healthy to eat when you are close to having diabetes?

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Low carb/low calorie: diet-fresh meats, fish, poultry, minimal fruits and veggies,small fist sized portions, 5-8 times daily

Question 8

i eat crazy amounts of sweets. so is it possible to get diabetes from this?

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Diabetes Risk: It certainly doesn't help your odds.  There are many factors involved, though.  It is best to maintain a normal weight, exercise, avoid high-glycemic loads, and have a physical with labs with your doctor.

Question 9

what do you do if you have a risk of diabetes.  what kind of food you can eat. ?

Accepted Answer

Low carbohydrate: Low carbohydrate , low fat diet. Plenty of vegetables you can eat.

Question 10

i  found out yesterday that i have diabetes. what should i eat? i need to stock up now

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Diabetes food: In general, eat more fruits and vegetables, non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, grean beans), whole grains over processed foods, dry beans, fish 2x/week, lean meats (things end with "loin"), non-fat dairy and as always, lots and lots of water. For more information, check out ada website: http://www.Diabetes.Org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/.

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