On Friday, September 19, 2014 5:21:57 AM UTC-5, Cherry wrote:
> After that if you are diabetic a balanced diet and portion control will help
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> enormously. Obviously the first thing to cut out is cane sugar. You can
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> eat potatoes etc., but in smaller portions than maybe you are used to. White rice is the one carb that can easily cause a spike in blood sugar.
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> That's not really correct either. Cane sugar is no worse in terms of affecting blood sugar than potatoes or white bread or even rice. Or orange juice. The list goes on and on.
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> Wrong. There are no nutrients in cane sugar. We don't need it. You should never exclude whole food groups. You need the nutrients they contain and so much better for you than popping a pill.
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> Other starchy foods, bread and pasta again in small portions.
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> Some people can do this and some can't.
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> Which is why a person shouldn't be told to exclude those things until they have worked out for themselves what works for them and what doesn't.
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> Do not forego milk just don't drink it by the glassful. If it turns out you are insulin diabetic a small glass of half fat milk and a small banana before going to bed is very useful in helping to ensure your blood sugar doesn't drop too low over night. The last thing you want to have happen is for your blood sugar to get too low and wake up having to consume sugary stuff.
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> I have no clue what half fat milk is. I don't think we get it here or if we do it goes by another name. And your advice about the milk and banana is a
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> super bad one! A half a sandwich or some cheese and crackers would be
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> better. Bananas of any size are one of the worst foods for diabetics in most cases. Great if you need to raise your blood sugar quickly but that's not what you want before bed unless you are already low. And some diabetes
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> medications have just as much potential as insulin does to cause lows. The
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> This from the person who hasn't got the nous, wit nor intelligence to understand what 'half fat' is? Milk is good for you, again nutrition. Something that is devoid in your diet.
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> Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, very nutritious and they are low glycemic.
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You stupid woman, bananas are NOT low glycemic. Your brain belong on the
same shit heap as Julie's.
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--Bryan