Diabetes and weight loss...
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i saw a diabetic dietitian and was given these guide lines for me. I have found that they are the basic of most classes and starting point. to get the exact amount, you will need to see your doctor. allot depends on your blood work numbers, weight, health issues.
As follows>>> 45 per meal, 15 for morning and afternoon snack, 30 for evening snack (to include a protein and carb).
if the fiber is over 5 gms subtract 1/2 from your carb count. (i subtract it all). use the amount of 15 carbs as a standard number. like a piece of bread is 15, a cup of milk, 1 1/2 cups veggies (nonstarchy) 15. it makes it easier to count. protein, fat, some dairy have little or no carbs. so when i look at a plate of 3 oz meat, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup peas, some broccoli. i see, protein no carbs, potatoes 15, peas 15. broccoli 0. so the plate has 30. i could add 1/2 a roll for 15 more. i am done with that meal.
this was the way i was taught many years ago. and every class i have been to has the same structure. some people have to lower their carb count. like i said depends on blood work numbers. i am lucky mine are pretty standard.
hope this helps you.1 -
i saw a diabetic dietitian and was given these guide lines for me. I have found that they are the basic of most classes and starting point. to get the exact amount, you will need to see your doctor. allot depends on your blood work numbers, weight, health issues.
As follows>>> 45 per meal, 15 for morning and afternoon snack, 30 for evening snack (to include a protein and carb).
if the fiber is over 5 gms subtract 1/2 from your carb count. (i subtract it all). use the amount of 15 carbs as a standard number. like a piece of bread is 15, a cup of milk, 1 1/2 cups veggies (nonstarchy) 15. it makes it easier to count. protein, fat, some dairy have little or no carbs. so when i look at a plate of 3 oz meat, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup peas, some broccoli. i see, protein no carbs, potatoes 15, peas 15. broccoli 0. so the plate has 30. i could add 1/2 a roll for 15 more. i am done with that meal.
this was the way i was taught many years ago. and every class i have been to has the same structure. some people have to lower their carb count. like i said depends on blood work numbers. i am lucky mine are pretty standard.
hope this helps you.
Great info. Thanks for sharing.0 -
I eat to my meter. It requires lots of checking but is more accurate than a general guideline since what works for one person may not work for another. I start by checking BG fasting then before and after every meal and exercise time. I eliminate foods that I suspect are causing problems and keep testing. I do this until I have figured out what I can and can't eat. Anytime I try something new I test before and after to see what it does to me. Eventually, you know what you can eat and don't need to test all the time.0
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i saw a diabetic dietitian and was given these guide lines for me. I have found that they are the basic of most classes and starting point. to get the exact amount, you will need to see your doctor. allot depends on your blood work numbers, weight, health issues.
As follows>>> 45 per meal, 15 for morning and afternoon snack, 30 for evening snack (to include a protein and carb).
if the fiber is over 5 gms subtract 1/2 from your carb count. (i subtract it all). use the amount of 15 carbs as a standard number. like a piece of bread is 15, a cup of milk, 1 1/2 cups veggies (nonstarchy) 15. it makes it easier to count. protein, fat, some dairy have little or no carbs. so when i look at a plate of 3 oz meat, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup peas, some broccoli. i see, protein no carbs, potatoes 15, peas 15. broccoli 0. so the plate has 30. i could add 1/2 a roll for 15 more. i am done with that meal.
this was the way i was taught many years ago. and every class i have been to has the same structure. some people have to lower their carb count. like i said depends on blood work numbers. i am lucky mine are pretty standard.
hope this helps you.0 -
those are some good guidelines. But each of our weight loss formula is as unique as a fingerprint.
I would seriously NOT lose weight on that. My sister is also diabetic and my main frustration with her is she think she can eat bread. Folks, bread is just poison to diabetics. Maybe once/month or so but not as part of our normal eating. Carbs just destroy my chances at weight loss even with tons of exercise. I do eat carbs...plenty. I eat lower carb fruit and veges. I avoid grains like the plague. Most diabetics shouldn't eat over 40% CARBS daily. It really isnt that hard. Good proteins, good fats (nuts, flax, olive oil) will keep you full once you have adjusted to lower carbs. I actually eat 35% carbs. I am exercising rather hard quite a bit almost daily.... weight training, walking, swimming. That with the lower carbs is finally paying off for me.
I'm not saying that my formula is the perfect one for you. I'm just saying to play around with your carbs until you find out what works for you and accept that you can't eat some things on a daily or weekly basis. Sure I eat pizza....about once every TWO months. On my birthday....I'll have cake. On my grandson's birthday, I did not.
I spent YEARS in denial about my diabetes. I hope I have not wrecked my body. I am now loving eating healthy. I have lost at mere 24 pounds with about 65-70 more to go. But for the first time ever, I am losing at a steady rate and I am not hungry. Balancing my diet has gotten so easy I hardly need MFP. But I log in everything faithfully....even when I fall. and boy, I do fall. Then I get up and hit the gym and watch my numbers very carefully.
Good luck to everyone. If you are having weight loss or blood glucose issues, please take a long hard look at your carbs. and forget the darn dinner rolls! LOL.0 -
Hi, I'm new to this group, tho' have been on MFP previously and a Type 2 for almost 9 years. I'm looking to lose another 40 lbs so need all the help I can get! The older I get the harder it seems to be, and the more complications of diabetes. Look forward to getting to know some of you, especially those who are in their senior years. Any helpful hints? Ellen0
