Q. my grandfather was just diagnosed with type two diabetes and the doctor just told him, "low carb diet" so he really dosnt know what that means. i was wondering if anybody knew the RDA of carbs for a diabetic of if there are any good websites where i could look up this stuff. also recipes or websites with recipes for diabetics would be great. thanks and if you need more info just ask.
A. You should know, as should anyone else on here supporting a low carb diet, that the science is in and Low-carb diets are linked to atherosclerosis and impaired blood vessel growth even though blood lipid tests may show all to be within normal ranges. In the study found at http://www.harvardscience.harvard.edu/medicine-health/articles/low-carb-diets-linked-atherosclerosis-and-impaired-blood-vessel-growth one of the researchers who was on a low carb diet had this to say: �Although the precise nature and role of these cells is still being worked out � and caution is always warranted in extrapolating from effects in mice to a clinical situation � these results succeeded in getting me off the low-carb diet.�
You might want to read it for yourself. Losing weight is not or should not be the primary motivating factor when dieting. It should be gaining health. The only proven way to increase longevity is to eat a low calorie high nutrient diet and I'm sorry meat-lovers but that means eating a plant-based diet that is low in animal foods and high in nutrient dense vegetables and fruits. One medical doctor who has the answers is Joel Fuhrman in New Jersey and he has written numerous books on the subject that are all backed by scientific studies.
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Success story from a patient of Joel Fuhrman, MD as told by Dr. Fuhrman:
James was referred to my office from his nephrologist at St. Barnabus Hospital in Livingston, NJ. He was originally referred to the nephrologist by his endocrinologist (diabetic specialist) at the Joslin Clinic because of kidney damage that resulted from very high glucose readings in spite of maximum medical management.
At his first visit, Jim weighed 268 pounds and was taking a total of 175 units of insulin per day. He had already suffered from severe complications of Type 2 diabetes, including two heart attacks and Charcot (destructive inflammation) joint damage in his right ankle. In spite of this huge dose of insulin and six other medications, Jim�s glucose readings averaged between 350 to 400. �This was the case no matter what I ate,� he said. Jim told me that he was already on a careful ADA diet and was following the precise dietary recommendations of the dietician at the Joslin Clinic. He started my Eat To Live program right away, and I immediately reduced his insulin dose down to 130 units per day. Jim and I spoke on the phone over the next few days, and I continued to decrease his insulin gradually. Within five days, Jim's glucose was running between 80 and 120, and he had lost ten pounds. At this juncture, I put him on 45 units of Lantus insulin at bedtime and 6 units of Humalog regular insulin before each meal for a total of 63 units per day. At his two week visit, Jim had lost 16 pounds. I stopped his blood pressure medications, and he was taking a total of 58 units per day of insulin. After the first month of my Eat To Live program, I was able to stop all of Jim's insulin and start him on Glucophage. He lost 25 pounds in the first five weeks, and his blood glucose readings were well controlled without insulin. His blood pressure also came down to normal, and he no longer required any blood pressure medications. Five months later, Jim was off all medications for diabetes, no longer had high cholesterol or high blood pressure and was more than 60 pounds lighter. His kidney insufficiency had normalized as well. This case illustrates not merely how powerful the diet from my Eat To Live approach is, but how the standard dietary advice given to diabetics from conventional physicians and dieticians is insufficient.
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Check out reviews for Dr. Fuhrman's books at Amazon. You can follow the links found at Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=Ast1mmNc6kHwMkp3d4myXVhGDSoD?p=joel+fuhrman&did=7
You might want to read it for yourself. Losing weight is not or should not be the primary motivating factor when dieting. It should be gaining health. The only proven way to increase longevity is to eat a low calorie high nutrient diet and I'm sorry meat-lovers but that means eating a plant-based diet that is low in animal foods and high in nutrient dense vegetables and fruits. One medical doctor who has the answers is Joel Fuhrman in New Jersey and he has written numerous books on the subject that are all backed by scientific studies.
....................................................................
Success story from a patient of Joel Fuhrman, MD as told by Dr. Fuhrman:
James was referred to my office from his nephrologist at St. Barnabus Hospital in Livingston, NJ. He was originally referred to the nephrologist by his endocrinologist (diabetic specialist) at the Joslin Clinic because of kidney damage that resulted from very high glucose readings in spite of maximum medical management.
At his first visit, Jim weighed 268 pounds and was taking a total of 175 units of insulin per day. He had already suffered from severe complications of Type 2 diabetes, including two heart attacks and Charcot (destructive inflammation) joint damage in his right ankle. In spite of this huge dose of insulin and six other medications, Jim�s glucose readings averaged between 350 to 400. �This was the case no matter what I ate,� he said. Jim told me that he was already on a careful ADA diet and was following the precise dietary recommendations of the dietician at the Joslin Clinic. He started my Eat To Live program right away, and I immediately reduced his insulin dose down to 130 units per day. Jim and I spoke on the phone over the next few days, and I continued to decrease his insulin gradually. Within five days, Jim's glucose was running between 80 and 120, and he had lost ten pounds. At this juncture, I put him on 45 units of Lantus insulin at bedtime and 6 units of Humalog regular insulin before each meal for a total of 63 units per day. At his two week visit, Jim had lost 16 pounds. I stopped his blood pressure medications, and he was taking a total of 58 units per day of insulin. After the first month of my Eat To Live program, I was able to stop all of Jim's insulin and start him on Glucophage. He lost 25 pounds in the first five weeks, and his blood glucose readings were well controlled without insulin. His blood pressure also came down to normal, and he no longer required any blood pressure medications. Five months later, Jim was off all medications for diabetes, no longer had high cholesterol or high blood pressure and was more than 60 pounds lighter. His kidney insufficiency had normalized as well. This case illustrates not merely how powerful the diet from my Eat To Live approach is, but how the standard dietary advice given to diabetics from conventional physicians and dieticians is insufficient.
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Check out reviews for Dr. Fuhrman's books at Amazon. You can follow the links found at Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=Ast1mmNc6kHwMkp3d4myXVhGDSoD?p=joel+fuhrman&did=7
Do people with type two diabetes have trouble understanding things?
Q. So I'm writing a report on type two diabetes and I found some rather interesting about people who have this disease. It says that people with type two diabetes have trouble understanding things. I don't know if i misread it or not. I lost the link to the page now and I wanted to include that in my report. Can someone please answer the question and if they do, why is it that they have trouble understanding things?
A. You can become confused or disoriented and eventually pass out if your blood sugars get dangerously too low. When treating diabetes with some medications and especially insulins you have a risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Will type two diabetes cause nerve problems in your neck and arms?
Q. I just found out that I have type two diabetes, and I was wondering if it would cause you arms to go numb? I have had this problem for about 3-4 months.
A. I had numbness/tingling and pain in my hands and feet. After I was diagnosed with diabetes I worked hard to get my blood sugar under control and my symptoms decreased dramatically.
What kind of diet does one consume when they have type two diabetes?
Q. What is good to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? What kinds of fruits, vegetables, cereals, etc. do I eat with type two diabetes?
A. Low GI diet, basically all foods that do not drastically increase blood sugar levels like -
Carbs - whole wheat, brown rice, new potatoes, whole wheat pasta
Proteins - pulses, lentils, soyabeans, moderate amounts of lean meats
Vegetables - any amount
Fruits - 1-2 per day (avoid mangoes, pineapple, banana)
Dairy - have low fat yoghurt and skimmed milk, avoid hard cheese
Sugars - AVIOD all products containing added sugars like cake, cookies that leads to immediate increase in sugar levels
Fats - cooking only in olive oil or canola and avoid butter and other solid fats
Example -
Breakfast - Whole grain cereals without added sugars + handful any kind berries + skimmed milk
Lunch - Whole wheat pitta or pasta (not cream based) + salad
Dinner - Chicken breast + steamed vegs
Snacks - vegs with hummus or oatcakes or nuts/seeds
Carbs - whole wheat, brown rice, new potatoes, whole wheat pasta
Proteins - pulses, lentils, soyabeans, moderate amounts of lean meats
Vegetables - any amount
Fruits - 1-2 per day (avoid mangoes, pineapple, banana)
Dairy - have low fat yoghurt and skimmed milk, avoid hard cheese
Sugars - AVIOD all products containing added sugars like cake, cookies that leads to immediate increase in sugar levels
Fats - cooking only in olive oil or canola and avoid butter and other solid fats
Example -
Breakfast - Whole grain cereals without added sugars + handful any kind berries + skimmed milk
Lunch - Whole wheat pitta or pasta (not cream based) + salad
Dinner - Chicken breast + steamed vegs
Snacks - vegs with hummus or oatcakes or nuts/seeds
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