Hi again. I was doing some online research into diabettes, and was wondering how difficult the diet is for people with type 2 diabettes? I know my husband, if he has diabettes, will benefit if he looses weight. IF he has diabettes, will he be restricted to eating certain foods? Can he still eat ordinary foods: but leave out the sugar? Is there a good diabettes recipe book I can look into getting? i want to do what I can to help keep my hubby healthy: or get him healthier, I should say! We both need to lose weight. I was worried I was developing diabettes a while ago; but my blood test came back normal. It's kind of weird: my husband maybe having diabettes. I ask these questions because both him and I have had trouble maintaining a "diet". I just wonder what changes will come about, if he does have diabettes. Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated. deb

Deb,
Do you and your husband exercise? I have found a moderate exercise program and some simple life style changes in the diet go a long way to losing weight and maintaining good blood glucose levels. It has worked for me to the tune of 70 pounds over the past year. My insulin intake is half of what it was!
The problem with it is "starting." There is no tomorrow in this respect.
I used to think there was some mystical diabetic diet but I eat most of the thing I used to. I simply cut almost all the fats and really limit portion sizes.
The American Diabelte Assn publishes an excelent guide with up to date portion siziing. I also have a copy of Corinne T Netzer's "The Complete Book of Food Counts." It helps me monitor the intake of up to 6 essential nutrients and identify alternative or lesser of evil food choices.
Art

I don't really believe in a "Diabetic Diet" but when I was diagnosed with type II diabetes, I changed a few things right away. Like romeoii said, exercise and simple lifestyle changes go a long way.

I chose a few things to cut out completely such as soft drinks with sugar, no granulated sugar for my coffee or tea, and cut out popcorn, chips and crackers as much as possible. I'm not perfect and do still enjoy cookies, cakes and chocolates and things like that. But I learned that saying "no" to those extra helpings of sweets would probably prolong my life. I have lost somewhere near 90 lbs in the last two years. I still have a long road ahead but I know every pound I lose will help.

I'm now living in Sweden where my lifestyle has changed drastically for my benefit. I just got a bike a few weeks ago for my birthday and can't wait for the weather to break a little so I can get out on it! Good luck to you and your husband!!

Diet and exercise do wonders . I have followed a few but I think Dr. Phuils works great for Diabetics and you have a variety of foods.
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I always avoid whites, pasta, potatoes, white rice. It is very high in sugars or turns to sugar fast. It is also comfort foods!!!
Try to get away from white breads also. It is just a matter of getting used to changing your eating habits! Hard at first but isn't everything? :bouncing:

Good Luck to you and hubby.
Sandy

I started a walking schedule and worked with my dietitian to make meal plans. I prefer a high fiber low fat diet. I've lost over 65 pounds and was able to lower my insulin usage.

I now use portion control as well as eating at least five fruits and veggies daily. I also read labels to see how many carbs. I prepare meals and try to stay away from processed foods.

Processed foods are a big no-no...very little anyway. Even my kids enjoy the meals. I also do portion control and exercise. The main thing with food is to continue to find things that are different, good to the palate and good for you. I stopped buying all the cook books and I experiment on my own now. Spices...lots of spices! My rule for the most part is natural foods and low/med GI GL foods and nothing white :nono: LOL

Linda