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Foods to avoid if Diabetic.
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If,as seems lilkely(as I now have blood sugars that are too high) if my GP will diagnoses me as Diabetic,can any AB Diabetics tell me what foods I will have to avoid?
I have Googled it,but they only quote food types,and I would rather be informed by someone who is actually Diabetic already.
BTW,the Diabetes was brought on by one of my long term medications it seems.
I have Googled it,but they only quote food types,and I would rather be informed by someone who is actually Diabetic already.
BTW,the Diabetes was brought on by one of my long term medications it seems.
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Sugar and artificial sweeteners, including honey.
Sweets and chocolates, including so-called sugar-free types. If you want a chocolate treat, say once a week, then eat Continental dark chocolate with 70% or more cocoa solids, not the British stuff where sugar is the first named ingredient.
Foods which contain significant proportions of things whose ingredients end in -ol or -ose as these are sugars (the only exception is cellulose, which is a form of dietary fibre)
"Diet" and "sugar-free" foods (except sugar-free jelly)
Grains and foods made from them: wheat, rye, barley, corn, rice, bread, pasta, pastry, cakes, biscuits, pies, tarts, breakfast cereals, et cetera.
Starchy vegetables: potatoes and parsnips in particular; and go easy with beet, carrots, peas, beans, et cetera and packets of mixed vegetables which might contain them
Beans with the exception of runner beans
Milk (except in small quantities)
Sweetened, fruit and low-fat yogurts
Cottage cheese (except in small amounts)
Beware of commercially packaged foods such as TV dinners, "lean" or "light" in particular, and fast foods, snack foods and "health foods".
Fruit juices, as these are much higher in carbs than fresh fruit. (If you like fruit juices as a drink, dilute about 1 part fruit juice with 2-4 parts water.)
Seems fairly comprehensive, unless you wanted specific brand-names,
Sweets and chocolates, including so-called sugar-free types. If you want a chocolate treat, say once a week, then eat Continental dark chocolate with 70% or more cocoa solids, not the British stuff where sugar is the first named ingredient.
Foods which contain significant proportions of things whose ingredients end in -ol or -ose as these are sugars (the only exception is cellulose, which is a form of dietary fibre)
"Diet" and "sugar-free" foods (except sugar-free jelly)
Grains and foods made from them: wheat, rye, barley, corn, rice, bread, pasta, pastry, cakes, biscuits, pies, tarts, breakfast cereals, et cetera.
Starchy vegetables: potatoes and parsnips in particular; and go easy with beet, carrots, peas, beans, et cetera and packets of mixed vegetables which might contain them
Beans with the exception of runner beans
Milk (except in small quantities)
Sweetened, fruit and low-fat yogurts
Cottage cheese (except in small amounts)
Beware of commercially packaged foods such as TV dinners, "lean" or "light" in particular, and fast foods, snack foods and "health foods".
Fruit juices, as these are much higher in carbs than fresh fruit. (If you like fruit juices as a drink, dilute about 1 part fruit juice with 2-4 parts water.)
Seems fairly comprehensive, unless you wanted specific brand-names,
Hi Invictas, I was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes two years ago which was brought on by long term meds. The main thing is to try and be sensible and not go overboard and restricting everything . If you do get diagnosed, ask to attend a Diabetic Xpert course ( or something similar), this will explain clearly about how blood sugars are formed from various foods and also gives you information on the sugars in tins and packets etc. For me, I'm faily careful about eating slow release carbohydrates like oats and pasta, and I never, ever have full fat drinks, only diet or Zer/Max types, unfortunately it also rules out beer and cider. I also have the odd sweetie, but try not to break the rule of three a day.
Good luck
Good luck
I've just read the list given by NazNomad and it is a bit over the top, it even frightened me!.
You must eat some carbohydrate so potatoes, pasta etc is fine, its the amount you need to limit. Sweetners are also OK, the best in my opinion is Splenda, it can also be used in baking. Low fat foods are also OK, just check the level of sugars. Fruit juices are not good, but if you dilute them they are not too bad, I have a glass every morning diluted with water 50/50 to take my meds with. Morning cereals with no added sugar like porridge, Wheetabix, SHredded Wheat ets are all fine.
You must eat some carbohydrate so potatoes, pasta etc is fine, its the amount you need to limit. Sweetners are also OK, the best in my opinion is Splenda, it can also be used in baking. Low fat foods are also OK, just check the level of sugars. Fruit juices are not good, but if you dilute them they are not too bad, I have a glass every morning diluted with water 50/50 to take my meds with. Morning cereals with no added sugar like porridge, Wheetabix, SHredded Wheat ets are all fine.
hi invictas,
i know it all looks and sounds daunting, but it neednt be... i promise :o)
get yourself a blood glucose monitor and test strips, so you can keep an eye on your sugar levels.
we are all different, and one food might be ok for one but not so good for another.
obviously youve got to watch your chocs and sweets etc from now on, so theyre going to be just an occasional treat.
you dont have to deprive yourself of everything nice. just reduce your food portion sizes and instead of a bar of choc, just have a square, instead of a bag of sweets, just have a couple.
my main thing, apart from the obvious sweets and biscuit things, is the carbs in food.
its not just the sugary things. its things like bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals, thats kind of thing.
check the labels on everything you buy. the lower the carb reading per 100g/per portion, the better.
if youre going to have a sweety treat, try and eat it soon after a meal as the sugar gets absorbed better.
fruit also, be very very careful with that. banannas are high. berries are good.
dont go over board thinking youre doing well by eating fruit instead of naughty things, as fruit contains lots of sugar, a better sugar, but its still sugar.
its better to eat a portion of fruit rather than drink it.
9/10 grapes is a portion of fruit. dont eat a punnet in one go like i did the other night lol, my sugars shot up no end!
so, as i say, if you get yourself a meter, check your sugars before you eat and then again 2 hours later and record all your readings, aswell as the food youve eaten too, and that way youll be able to judge just what and how certain foods affect your blood sugars.
ive bought myself a collins gem carb counter book, only a couple of pound from amazon, to help me.
itll all seem confusing to start with, but itll all fall into place after a while once you get into the swing of things.
its a 'nuisa
i know it all looks and sounds daunting, but it neednt be... i promise :o)
get yourself a blood glucose monitor and test strips, so you can keep an eye on your sugar levels.
we are all different, and one food might be ok for one but not so good for another.
obviously youve got to watch your chocs and sweets etc from now on, so theyre going to be just an occasional treat.
you dont have to deprive yourself of everything nice. just reduce your food portion sizes and instead of a bar of choc, just have a square, instead of a bag of sweets, just have a couple.
my main thing, apart from the obvious sweets and biscuit things, is the carbs in food.
its not just the sugary things. its things like bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals, thats kind of thing.
check the labels on everything you buy. the lower the carb reading per 100g/per portion, the better.
if youre going to have a sweety treat, try and eat it soon after a meal as the sugar gets absorbed better.
fruit also, be very very careful with that. banannas are high. berries are good.
dont go over board thinking youre doing well by eating fruit instead of naughty things, as fruit contains lots of sugar, a better sugar, but its still sugar.
its better to eat a portion of fruit rather than drink it.
9/10 grapes is a portion of fruit. dont eat a punnet in one go like i did the other night lol, my sugars shot up no end!
so, as i say, if you get yourself a meter, check your sugars before you eat and then again 2 hours later and record all your readings, aswell as the food youve eaten too, and that way youll be able to judge just what and how certain foods affect your blood sugars.
ive bought myself a collins gem carb counter book, only a couple of pound from amazon, to help me.
itll all seem confusing to start with, but itll all fall into place after a while once you get into the swing of things.
its a 'nuisa
ooops, sorry i didnt realise id gone over my limit of words lol .. heres the rest
its a 'nuisance' having to watch this and watch that i know, but it doesnt have to rule your life as such, you just need to be sensible and work with it the best you can.
the long term complications that can come from diabetes arent pleasant, so its in your best interest that you try and control your levels the best you can.
if youre carrying extra weight, losing a bit will help things.
theres plenty of online diabetes sites you can go to for a read and help which have forums where you can post any questions you may have, heres one i find very helpful
http://www.diabetes.c...38cc7f82d1e3526403b3c
good luck, and if i can help attall anytime i will try, if you need to ask or talk about anything with regards to your diabetes.
im type 2 and have had it for about 10 years now.
:o)
its a 'nuisance' having to watch this and watch that i know, but it doesnt have to rule your life as such, you just need to be sensible and work with it the best you can.
the long term complications that can come from diabetes arent pleasant, so its in your best interest that you try and control your levels the best you can.
if youre carrying extra weight, losing a bit will help things.
theres plenty of online diabetes sites you can go to for a read and help which have forums where you can post any questions you may have, heres one i find very helpful
http://www.diabetes.c...38cc7f82d1e3526403b3c
good luck, and if i can help attall anytime i will try, if you need to ask or talk about anything with regards to your diabetes.
im type 2 and have had it for about 10 years now.
:o)
You should also make sure you excercise for at least 30 minutes, minimum 3 times a week.
If you are diabetic you will be given a blood monitor, this will really indicate if your being good or bad.
When I was diagnosed, I was told I could eat nearly anything as long as it was in moderation.
Stay away from obvious sugar, sweets, cakes, ceral of a certain type. Read every label and don't over eat.
You cannot be a "sugar saint", but limit your intake and don't overeat.
One thing pure Orange juice, is sugar full.
If you are diabetic you will be given a blood monitor, this will really indicate if your being good or bad.
When I was diagnosed, I was told I could eat nearly anything as long as it was in moderation.
Stay away from obvious sugar, sweets, cakes, ceral of a certain type. Read every label and don't over eat.
You cannot be a "sugar saint", but limit your intake and don't overeat.
One thing pure Orange juice, is sugar full.
