diabetes

[pinkiefriend]

When shopping for food what is type of food i should be buying as I have Diabetes. Are there any labels i should be watching out for or buying? Do you know any web sites with recipes especially for people with diabetes? Help much appreciated.

[Brownlow]

I've recently been diagnosed as diabetic. As I'm only in the lower range of the disease, and it's quite normal for older people (I'm 66) to become dibetic, I don't have any special food. Having said that, I've never eaten convenience foods and would advise you to avoid them, too.
There should be plenty of information on the Internet.

[Ethel]

Please ask your doctor for proper advice - he may refer you to a nutritionist or dietician to help you eat the right food for you.

Here is an excellent site for people with diabetes - with advice about shopping, menu planning and lifestyle, and a forum too.

http://www.storetour.co.uk/

[BBWCHATT]

Pinkiefriend - these websites should have most of what you need - sorry to hear about your illness:

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/

http://diabetes.org/home.jsp

[pinkiefriend]

Im not ill, its actually my mum that has diabetes but thanks for your help. She appreciates it x

[Scarlett]

My Dad is type 2, and my Mum buys him food that is ALWAYS less than 5% "of which sugars" on the label, under the carbohydrate listing. She looks at this when buying things like cereal/scones, but basically he doesn't eat food with sugar/glucose/sucrose etc

[tubeway]

I am type 1 diabetic, and can eat anything. So long as I keep to a healthy balanced diet - I can have snacks and sweets in moderation. I have found that sticking to high GI foods stops me from having too many highs or lows

[almcd007]

Avoid carbohydrates and the hidden sugars in such things as Crisps, pastries, cereal.

Porridge is very good too.

As long as you have a healthy balance - you shouldn't really be buying special foods. Especially avoid the diabetic range at Boots - full of Fat & Sweetners that are harmful to the digestive system. Avoid particularly sugary foods and also try to avoid too much pasta/potatos.

[phylkat]

I'm a diabetic & have been for 25 years.

Who said avoid carbohydrates? Being as our diet is or should be 'Sugar Free' carbohydrates are our energy source.
Cereals are OK (the right ones) , Shredded Wheat = OK Puffed Wheat = OK, Ready-Brek = OK,

The Diabetic Nurse at you Docs Surgery should be helping her. They are there for you.