Diabetic Nutrition Questions

Mr. Lybrate-user, if you are maintaining blood sugar levels in good control, then you can definitely start any exercise which you like. Swimming is good, it will help in burning a good amount of calories. Hence, it will also help controlling blood sugar. Exercises like walking, jogging, aerobics and running all are good. But which one to take up depends on ones ability. Thanks.

Dear lybrate user,
one of the major nutritional substance required for human body is carbohydrate. We take carbohydrate in the form of rice, wheat, sugar etc. The complex molecules of carbohydrate are broken down into simple glucose molecules during digestion & released in the blood stream to be absorbed by the muscle cells. Muscle cells utilise the glucose molecules to release energy by breaking down those glucose molecules. Insulin hormone plays a vital role in the absorption of the glucos...more

Diet details
A diabetes diet is based on eating three meals a day at regular times. This helps your body better use the insulin it produces or gets through a medication.
A registered dietitian can help you put together a diet based on your health goals, tastes and lifestyle. He or she can also talk with you about how to improve your eating habits, for example, by choosing portion sizes that suit the needs for your size and level of activity.
Recommended foods
Make your calories c...more

Follow diabetes diet which simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
U can take (moderate amount)
grapes.
Apples.
Berries.
Citrus fruits.
Papaya.
U should avoid
sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabet...more

Building Muscle with Diabetes
Weight training can help increase your metabolism
Weight training can help increase your metabolism
Having diabetes won't stop you from building muscle. However, it's wise to follow a few precautions when it comes to gaining muscle.
There are many different types of exercise and one of the most popular is strength or power training, which is very effective for building strong bones and muscles.
Strong muscles collect oxygen and nutrients from the...more

Medicines if required to control diabetes in addition to lifestyle modification should be taken as most of the anti diabetic drugs have mininmum side effect profile and can be taken for longer duration -lifelong with doctors advise.
It is essential to go for regular check ups to know the functioning of your liver, kidney or heart as many anti diabetic drugs can not be given in diabetic patients with complications or need to reduce dosages if associated peptic ulcer disorders or nutritional d...more

hi mohd.naushad,I really can understand ur cultural belief but here u have to understand one thing that if u really want to cure ur diabetes is only way to eat on time otherwise it will affect ur health a little adversely so dear its my advise to u pls don't do Ramadan fast.hope u tale my advise forward. have a gud day dear. nd for any other nutritional advise or diet chart u can consult me anytime using private consultant option. take care dear. it was nice answering to u

Hello , please follow the doctor prescribed medicine. Which controls the diabetics and will not allow to increase. But along with medication, she need to concentrate on food also. Make sure her food must have high protein, fiber and omega-3 nutrition. For a diabetics, its good to have more protein rather than carbohydrates, which converts into glucose and may have a chance to increase the diabetes. What we suggest is the nutrigemoic protein, who certified, with 9 essential amino acids. This will...more

Diabetes facts. Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Absence or insufficient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes

Common symptoms and complication of Diabetes are:

polyuria (increased urine)

polydipsia (increased thirst)

polyphagia (increased food intake )

weight loss

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THIS MEDICATION IS A MULTIVITAMIN PRODUCT USED TO TREAT OR PREVENT VITAMIN DEFICIENCY.
YES YOU BOTH CAN TAKE ONE DAILY AFTER DINNER WITH WATER.