Diabetic Nutrition Questions

Hello , please follow the doctor prescribed medicine. Which controls the diabetics and will not allow you increase. But along with medication, you need to concentrate on food also. Make sure you 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 wil...more

Weight loss in diabetes usually signifies uncontrolled diabetes. He probably needs to change/or adjust his anti diabetic medicine dosages he may improve faster with short course of insulin therapy (if he is not taking). Some times associated illness like hyperthyroidism, tuberculosis, hiv, cancer could also be responsible for weight loss. He may need investigation for same if no improvement in weight after diabetes control. He may improve faster if changes his diet to high protein, nutritionally...more

Hello, Thanks for the query.
The tablet prescribed is often used in diabetes patients as a supportive therapy. It is quite safe for such patients. Most important aspect of weakness in a diabetic patient is usually the uncontrolled glucose levels, plus improper nutrition and no physical activity. Since there is absolutely no information all these aspects it is difficult to give any other opinion. I am sure you are aware that in a diabetes patient FBG should be < 100 mg or closer to 100 mg, PP...more

Hello first you avoid stress. Eat healthy food. Get enough sleep. Avoid eating too much sugar. Do daily exercise 45 min.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Honey is same as sugar, so it is not good for a diabetic person. As regards green tea and coffee, these can be had, without sugar.

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. Insulin hormone plays a vital role in the absorption of the glucose molecules by the muscle cells.
In abnormal conditions, either due to less production of insulin o...more

1. Avoid wine and liquor.
2. Bring your weight down
3. Avoid maida, sugar, biscuits, colas, juices.
4. Take whole grains like, brown rice, ragi, dalia
5. Eat salads & fruits
6. For stomach problems, double water intake, take 5 kishmish, 4 dry dates, one banana daily.

Sir/madam,
the main problem is obesity bcoz bmi is around 30. Your father fasting sugar is bit high but don't worry about it. I have some suggestions:-
first, we have some good drugs for better control of blood sugar. The medicine you are on will not be sufficient.
Second, we can suggest exercise and medical nutrition therapy for diabetes.
Third, weight reduction of about 5 to 7 kg over a period of 6 to 9 months will help alot.
Fourth, plan for hba1c, serum creatinine, lft & ...more

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

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