Need help on what kind of food should be taken for initial Diabetic person? I got diabetes at 30 Years. I am worrying much on this.

[KIRANA2MA]

Please suggest for a way forward.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

Welcome to the group. First of all stop worrying, that will not help you in any way. What do you mean by 'initial Diabetic'. What are the test results for your blood sugar?

[KIRANA2MA in reply to Praveen55]

Total sugar test, fasting & after breakfast test was done. Even Urine test was done!

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

Thanks.

You should let us know the results. For example:

What was your Fasting sugar level, and post-meal(break-fast) sugar level?

A1C is another sugar number which gives an average value of previous three months.

[KIRANA2MA in reply to Praveen55]

A1C test still not done... doctor said after 3 weeks we can take test...

Fasting Sugar Level - 121

Post Break Fast - 200

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

OK, No problem. What are your weight and height?

[KIRANA2MA in reply to Praveen55]

My Height - 153

Weight Currently - 61Kg

before I was 66Kg, all of the sudden I got reduced to 5Kg

[gangadharan_nair in reply to KIRANA2MA]

Your body mass index is 26.1 and you are overweight.

A weight-control strategy might include :--

* Choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods

* Eating smaller portions

* Drinking water instead of sugary drinks

* Being physically active

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

For fasting blood sugar up to 125 and post-meal blood sugar up to 199 are considered pre-diabetic according to norms. You are lucky to have discovered your condition at an early stage.You can take care of it without medication if you are willing.

You are still overweight for your height. Losing weight up to 5kg gradually will be helpful. Diet and some exercise are key to managing blood sugar levels within healthy limits.

Way forward:

1. Acquire knowledge of this disorder. It will give you the power to manage it effectively.

2. Take care of your diet. Learn about LCHF diet as suggested by Champak. in general, avoid sugary stuff altogether including fruits, rice, sugary breakfast cereal etc. Are you Vegetarian or non-vegetarian?

3. Do some exercise. Simple walking for one hr daily is also a good exercise.

4. Avoid drinking sugary drinks and Beer.

5. Equally important, avoid stress as far as possible and sleep well (8hrs).

6. Buy a Blood Glucose meter for self-monitoring. It would be one of the best investments.

Everything will be fine.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

Did the urine test show you spill ketones?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

I will send you a quick private message in a few minutes, KIRANA2MA . It's okay.

[gangadharan_nair]

Check your blood sugar (FBS or PPBS) daily. Then you will know which food is causing hyperglycemia. Adopt low carbohydrate diet.

A diabetes diet is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In fact, a diabetes diet is the best eating plan for most everyone.

Sources:--

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabe...

medlineplus.gov/ency/articl...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-c...

medlineplus.gov/diabeticdie...

[KIRANA2MA]

Sure will follow... Thanks... By the way what is A1C?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

A1c- The blood test that can give you a picture of what your blood sugars had been for the last 3-6 months. A doctor has to write up a prescription/request for a lab to do the test. I hope this helps, KIRANA2MA .

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to KIRANA2MA]

Please check your messages, KIRANA2MA . I just sent the note now.

[patliputra]

Please opt for a well balanced diet. It wil do a world of good and your blood sugar will come within normal limits.

[flabound1]

Start metformin,lose excess weight,cut out sugar and carbs,exercise

[KIRANA2MA]

Hi

I thought of taking this A1C test by latest. I am LCHF diet from 3 Weeks. Also doc suggested to take test on cholesterol. What is the test name for checking cholesterol...

[KIRANA2MA]

My weight is come down significantly well. So there is no point of doing LIPIDS test?