Diabetic having trouble reaching 1000 calories a day

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  • cbxvx
    cbxvx Posts: 1 Member
    Just because you are diabetic doesn't mean you need to avoid fruit... According to the medical literature.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU_RkeA88DY

    Please watch!
  • gtegirl2003
    gtegirl2003 Posts: 4 Member
    I started at 210, now at 195 in 80 days and going the right direction. My A1C was 6.3 so I had to get serious with the diary, My top limit for myself is 1400 a day but usually stay about 1250. I did go to an Italian restrauant and 2 daughters and I split a pasta meal, Caeser Salad and 2 desserts. Calories were 2400 for the day. Planned ahead and had 900 cal. days the day before and after. I went to a nutritionist at the local hospital and she said the important thing is try to be consistant. Some people do better having the same breakfast and lunch so they can eat dinner the same as their family. Some people like the variety of a differant breakfast and lunch( takes more planning but it keeps them from cheating) I normally have eaten 500-600 cal by 4pm and stay away from 100 cal packages of snacks and treats. I try to eat real food. I also walk every day I can 30 minutes. 45 carbs a meal. this amounts to a bun or 2 slices of bread or a cup of pasta or 2/3 cup cooked rice and a fruit per meal. If you get hungry, add an extra ounce or 2 of meat with your meal. I hope this helps
  • ashliedelgado
    ashliedelgado Posts: 814 Member

    I used to work in for an endocrinologist who specialized in diabetes. I would really advise that you talk to an RDE - registered diabetic educator. These individuals have gone the extra step and become experts in how to manage diabetes. The two I worked with did believe in regulating carb intake - for a woman they advised between 45 and 60 per meal. You can still have pasta. You can still enjoy your life. You just have to do it in smarter ways. Try and get enrolled in a diabetic education class. It'll change your life, your perspective, and the way you move forward.
  • ashliedelgado
    ashliedelgado Posts: 814 Member
    Also, report to your doc your weight drop. Significant weight loss or gain in diabetes is always something to bring up.
  • RMCottonRPh
    RMCottonRPh Posts: 41 Member
    I don't think any nutrition professional would approve of such low calories. At that low of intake, you are setting yourself up for a lot of blood sugar lows. Not good. Eat more protein and fat.
  • mgoddard1527
    mgoddard1527 Posts: 20 Member
    Be careful to read all the labels on low fat items.....many times the "flavor" is replaced with lots of sugars.
  • hannahkingfitness
    hannahkingfitness Posts: 51 Member
    Have some avocado and feta cheese smashed together on some light rye bread. Healthy fats n low carb. :)
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    I don't think OP is coming back. That makes me sad.

    If you are out there and reading this, OP, I would advise you to call your doctor. I'm also diabetic and do a low carb, high fat diet. While diabetics sometimes can eat high protein, it is hard on your kidneys and diabetes is also hard on the kidneys, so usually not a great combination.

    I stick to moderate protein. With this combination of macros I almost always feel satisfied.

    If you want fruit, berries are an awesome choice! I LOVE strawberries and I eat them a lot. I just have to measure it out first. I also eat ice cream and lots of other super yummy things.

    Please don't get discouraged. There is a special group on here for those with Type II and it's wonderful...people just like us who can address our specific dietary needs.

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