Carb intake for pre diabetic

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AJFender13
AJFender13 Posts: 1
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How many carbs should a pre diabetic woman intake in a single day?

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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    edited November 2014
    I would think you would want to keep your carb intake fairly low, like below 75g a day if possible. Also important, you shouldn't be eating carbs on their own. Always try to eat them with a significant amount of protein when you do eat them. You might even try a ketogenic diet, but that's just a suggestion. I am not a doctor or a professional so take my advice with a grain of salt.
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or health professional of any stripe.

    Pre-diabetics (and full-blown diabetics) should be looking at glycemic index of meals. Some generalized guidelines include adding more fibrous foods to blunt the effects of refined and natural sugars.

    Ideally, you should be consulting with your doctor and/or a registered dietician to keep blood sugar under control.
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  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    AJFender13 wrote: »
    How many carbs should a pre diabetic woman intake in a single day?

    Your dr may be able to refer you to a dietician. They should at least be able to give you some pointers. If you are in the US, the American diabetes society has some info on their website, but what I gathered was that you should come up with an individualized plan. I was just diagnosed with diabetes and am seeing a dietician this afternoon.

    Like was stated above, we aren't the best source for that info.

    It is good you are making changes early.
  • GlucernaBrand
    GlucernaBrand Posts: 486
    There isn't a set amount of carbohydrate recommended for people with pre-diabetes. The recommendations are general, suggesting losing 7% of body weight and 30 minutes of exercise five days per week. You can read more here: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diagnosis/ Many communities now offer pre-diabetes programs through hospitals or the YMCA. ~Lynn /Glucerna
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