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Type II Diabetic

MillieZ
MillieZ Posts: 8
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How many grams of sugar should I be eating daily?

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    You should talk to a diabetic nutritionist. If you have Type II your insurance company should cover it. IF not ask your Doctor for some info.
    Check out American Diabetes Association website and
    dlife.com
  • jakesmom0316
    jakesmom0316 Posts: 1 Member
    I am Type 1, diagnosed in September. I eat 45-60 grams of carbs/meal and 15-20/snack. Don't measure the sugar, just measure the carbs which the sugar is included in..it makes your life much easier.
  • nzmegs
    nzmegs Posts: 15 Member
    Simple answer - none...this includes carbohydrates. if you count your carbs and stick to less than 50 grams, I bet you will control your blood sugars easily. By the way - if you doc has told you to eat low fat - ignore him...and the ADA advice. just my two cents...
  • cutethang1
    cutethang1 Posts: 239 Member
    It would depend on your insulin resistance not a one fit for all. I would agree with the pp regarding taking the class. When I went to mine they did bloodwork and used my height/ weight and insulin resistance to tell me how many carbs per meal to have etc. Wishing you the best of luck and KUP!
  • akkbatra
    akkbatra Posts: 11 Member
    The American Heart Association advises following -

    RECOMMENDED DAILY
    ADDED SUGAR
    BY GENDER & AGE

    Women
    6 teaspoons OR 24 grams
    Men
    9 teaspoons OR 36 grams
    Children
    3 teaspoons OR 12 grams
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