What is the ideal diet for blood sugar control?

[Praveen55]

Have you ever wondered why some diets work for some and not for others? Here is an interesting video presentation by Prof. Eran Segal giving results of his investigation on the subject.

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[Activity2004 Administrator]

This is very interesting and helpful to keep in mind when trying new diets for blood sugars and also possible weight loss/gain. Thank you for sharing this with everyone, Praveen55 .

[Praveen55 Moderator]

I fully agree with you Hidden , high blood sugar is not a disease but a symptom. Main issue is insulin resistance which precedes high blood sugar. (applicable to T2D)

Regarding the the experiment done by Segal's group, It is perhaps much easier to monitor blood sugar of participants on large scale compared to monitoring their insulin response.

[rvmasalvad Volunteer Star]

insulin resistence is only in case of diabetics who produce insulin naturally but body has no ability to obsorb in blood.This is true in respect of some diabetics probably newly diagnised.But in most cases of long standing diabetes who do not produce insulin on their own, measuring the blood sugar levels helps.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

At present, insulin can be measured in lab only, as far as I am aware.

[Srk1942]

Thank you for posting this illuminating TED talk. It looks like we have to do our own investigations with our diet and decide what is good for us. This would require testing our blood glucose after every meal and figure out for ourselves. This may be expensive for many because of the cost of the strips but perhaps, it is worth it. I have been experimenting myself in this direction in a limited way during the last four months but I have not yet been able to come to a conclusion.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Srk1942]

It depends on the type of blood glucose system you have to use. Some systems are cheaper than others.

[Srk1942 in reply to Activity2004]

I use one-touch glucometer.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Srk1942]

I had used that for a few years, then I got the Breeze2 with discs of 10 strips each wheel.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

You count your carbs for each meal and take the dose of insulin afterwards so you know what the dose should be.

Example:

Eggs: 0

Yogurt: 18

Dose: 1( depends on blood sugar at breakfast).

[Srk1942]

In this connection, I would like to mention that I use an app called "Life in Control" developed by an Indian team. The advantage of this app is that it has many food items that we eat in India. But it still has to include many more items because Indian food is very diverse with a wide variety of culinary items. It helps us to log our details such as blood glucose, diet plan, medication, physical activity etc. This way we can keep track of the total carbs and the calories that we consume every day in an appropriate way if not exactly.This will help us in designing our own diet eventually to manage our diabetes.

I am just wondering whether others in this community are using this or any other app specifically suitable for Indian diet.

[suramo Star]

Excellent narration Hidden

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Not in a home setting, but it’s possible at a doctor’s office? Give them a call and ask them if they can give you the information.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

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[Prajyo]

Have anyone tried Abbott make Freestyle Libre, Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems consists of a small disposable sensor inserted into the skin, a transmitter connected to the sensor by a sensor mount wirelessly transmits results to a receiver and displays results. For those who can afford can consult your doctor. As i understand the sensor can monitor the glucose level for 14 days is available in most of the prime hospitals in India, since no pricking is required, the system is handy to try out different diets and dosage of medicine, i am bringing this in context of above discussions. My doctor recommended me to get it done to monitor the spikes and lows of sugar level, please post your comments.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Prajyo]

The Libre is now also in the USA.

[kukkoo in reply to Prajyo]

What is its cost in India?

[Prajyo]

Yes, from the website, it looks like launched in UK few years back and now available in many major countries.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

At present, It is quite expensive, Prajyo . Yes, I agree it would be quite convenient. However, the cost does not justify this device for general use.It is more useful for those whose blood sugar levels fluctuate quite widely putting them on HYPO risk in particular T1D.

Here in UK ,T1D on HYPO risks are prescribed this device.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

This presentation should be seen in proper perspective. The basic guiding principles for diets for diabetics remain same. As a reminder, carbohydrate whether simple or complex raises our blood sugar maximum followed by protein and the rise in blood sugar due to fat is minimal. Therefore, it makes sense to have a diet which is low in carb, moderate in protein and rest healthy fat. Because of the individual conditions, every person will respond differently on the same amount of carb consumption. Through self monitoring, we should find the optimum amount of carb that can be taken keeping bs in the target range.

[kkmworldno1]

whenever, Fatty liver, Fatty Pancreas detection is done, Doctors should warn the patients about Future complications, which they don't know, or ignored, or not bothered at that point of time (i am saying, if any scan is done for some other issues, but found that Fatty liver exists -- which can be detected at very early stages -- so that a Warning alert is 1000% possible). Had that type alerts given by Doctors, then people would be conscious about it and can prevent DM-2, in the first place. This is all a vicious circle of events and half, full, Full and half.. etc etc. knowledge by Doctors. I am thinking there should not be a specialisation allowed to study by the Doctors, immediately after their Graduation, first they should practice with all earlier specialists for say 10 years, then only should be allowed to study Specialisation (if at that time they want to).

By doing so, they will be thorough with each subject in minimum depth, so that collateral thinking is possible and can diagnose and predict future problems/complications correctly based on any tests conducted on patients.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

The sensor lasts for 14 days.

[sandybrown]

If you do Google for Dr BRJ Kannan, you will find a lot of video clips, there is a grain of truth. I came in to the video clips by accident.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi Hidden ,

I hope you’re feeling better. Thank you for letting us know what has been going on for you lately.

I will be in touch with you soon.😀👌 It’s okay.😀👍

[Activity2004 Administrator]

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