Type 2 Diabetes No-No's please!

thenewme1213
thenewme1213 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
I just found out I have Type 2 Diabetes and I am trying my hardest to find out foods you can and cannot eat. Does anyone have any idea of what those things might be? Thank you lots and I hope I make friends with all of you!

Rae-Rae

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  • kristen49233
    kristen49233 Posts: 385 Member
    Hi Rae-Rae!

    I would recommend seeing a nutrionist! I found out I had it a few years ago and instantly I cut out all sugar because I thought that was what I was supposed to do. Then I went and to see a nutrionist. Nowadays, it's not so much about cutting sugar--it's more about the amount of carbs you intake. A nutritionsist will set a recommendation for you.

    Good Luck!
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    I just found out I have Type 2 Diabetes and I am trying my hardest to find out foods you can and cannot eat. Does anyone have any idea of what those things might be? Thank you lots and I hope I make friends with all of you!

    Rae-Rae

    Not to be too snarky, but I would think that the number 1 no-no when you have a serious disease would be learning how to treat it by asking strangers on the internet.

    Assuming you were diagnosed by a doctor, ask for guidelines and/or a referral to a registered dietician (not a nutritionist). They know (or will know) your health history and current stats and goals, and will be able to best advise you how to proceed.

    I can tell you that this site will likely be an extremely valuable tool in tracking what/when you eat, which I know will be an important part of the process.

    Good luck!
  • kristen49233
    kristen49233 Posts: 385 Member
    I should have said registered nutritionist--that is who I actually went to. Sorry for the wrong info.
  • smiley245
    smiley245 Posts: 420 Member
    I will assume your Dr has given you a referral to a Diabetes specialist or Dietician.
    That being said, we have found this website to be pretty helpful at explaining and helping us (help a family member) understand it better
    http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/nutrition/meal-planning/


    Edited to add link
    http://www.diabetes.ca/files/Long list Dec 2005.pdf
    In your research you will learn about foods with a low GI and how to combine foods to lessen the blood sugar spikes. It certainly is a learning curve!
  • GlucernaBrand
    GlucernaBrand Posts: 486
    I'm glad to hear that folks have found working with a registered dietitian helpful and I definitely recommend that you ask your doctor for a referral. The American Diabetes Association has good information for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 at www.diabetes.org scroll down and look at the bottom right for 'newly diagnosed'. The Diabetes Association also has several books as well as recipes that you will find helpful. ~Lynn /Glucerna
  • rheannaraye
    rheannaraye Posts: 62 Member
    Unfortunately, there's no set "this/that" list. Everyone is different. For instance, my mom's sugar spikes like crazy with mashed potatoes, where I can eat them (in moderation, of course) and not have an issue. Start off with "safe" foods- chicken and broccoli. If you do okay sugar wise, switch the broccoli to a different vegetable. Test. If you do okay, switch it to a different, and so forth and so on. You'll begin to see patterns. I've learned (so far) that I absolutely cannot have lots of dairy or even sugar free hot chocolate (go figure that one!) I agree with everyone else, as well. See a nutritionist. They'll throw a lot at you, at first, but will ask you what kinds of things you're eating and how it affects you. Since you're on MFP, you'll be able to answer those initial questions. The one thing that right away is a definite is to monitor your carb intake. Carbs are broken down to glucose, the fuel for your body. Since you're not processing correctly, carbs = high sugars. I've learned the hard way about breads, sandwhich wraps, and even oatmeal, which is supposed to be so healthy for you! Do research - look online - read books- look on blogs for ideas (but be cautious) - and live by your meter. And SEE A NUTRITIONIST or Diabetes Educator :)

    You can do this- you'll get through!!!
  • thenewme1213
    thenewme1213 Posts: 2
    thanks for all the info gang! I am from a pretty small town and we don't have fancy stuff like dieticians or nutritionalists. lol. my dr didn't even really tell me much about it. just that I had to take some kind of sugar pill twice a day and test my blood sugar and make a log for him over the next three weeks.
  • lebbyloses
    lebbyloses Posts: 133 Member
    Is there a hospital in your town? Or within a reasonable distance? Most hospitals, even the tiny ones, offer diabetes education. That can be one-on-one sessions with a dietitian or certified diabetes educator, but quite often it is a group class. It is usually covered by insurance. You may need a referral, but since your doc doesn't sound proactive, call your closest hospital and get the details and then call your doctor and tell him or her you want to be referred. Seriously, tiny, tiny hospitals offer this service.
  • amy_kee
    amy_kee Posts: 694 Member
    Nutritionists don't have the education and knowledge that a Registered Dietitian has. There is a BIG difference. Look up their education requirements, or call your insurance company and ask them for the truth. Or, ask your Dr. See the Registered Dietitian.

    Also, you do need to go to a Certified Diabetes Education class. Either ask your Dr. for a referral to one, or ask the American Diabetes Association for one.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I just found out I have Type 2 Diabetes and I am trying my hardest to find out foods you can and cannot eat. Does anyone have any idea of what those things might be?

    http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/nutrition-services.html does remote consultation and has an interesting blog etc.

    T2 Diabetes means you have high blood sugars and probably high levels of insulin failing to bring them down.

    Blood sugars come from carbohydrates, and reducing your intake of carbohydrates will help get things under control. High blood sugar leads to potentially serious complications.

    So while there isn't really anything you "shouldn't eat" you can reduce the amount of sugar and starch in your diet as a first step. If you also need to lose weight do that - take out 125 g/day of carbs (500 calories) - otherwise you'll have to up the proteins and fats/oils to compensate.
  • nass2
    nass2 Posts: 6
    Its about cutting down on carb.Ive limited my carb intake to just two per day.Im finally seeing results.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Watch Forks Over knives for some good help. Also you can friend me if you want. I too had type 2, but got off all meds by changing diet and exercising.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Its about cutting down on carb.Ive limited my carb intake to just two per day.Im finally seeing results.

    It's not as easy as that only.

    Forks Over KNives
  • wshultz14
    wshultz14 Posts: 63 Member
    The Hospitals here in Fort Wayne, IN have a Diabetic support group lead by a nurse/nutritionist. I joined this group and have gotten a lot of good information and help. Try to find something like this also.
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Type-2-diabetes/ This is an official site here in the UK and may help you.


    I don't have diabetes but got invited to join an NHS trial this week (my age and BMI made me suitable) which would have included an 8 week period on The Cambridge Diet followed by 2 years eating healthily and moderately exercising with clinical testing at the University Hospital every few months. I responded but having lost so much on my own and being active for the last 2 years made me unsuitable for the trial (as I'd expected when I emailed!) Just mentioning this to reassure you that they are serious about cracking this problem and ensuring people don't develop it in the numbers they have been in future.

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