Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:54 am   Reply with quote      

I have just been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and I am looking for diet changes. Are there any recommendations you can give me?

Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:16 am   Reply with quote      

Hypoglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Syndrome X, Pre-Diabetes - these are all terms that are often used interchangeably. I have attached a file titled 'The Lowdown on Low Blood Sugar' which addresses some of the basic dietary changes that one might consider making to support blood sugar balance. An excerpt from the file is below.

Of all the things listed below, #2 'Emphasize balanced nutriton' is likley one of the most important steps - for a person looking to balance their blood sugar. To provide you with more support, I have attached a file titled 'Planning Your Ideal Meal'. Essentially, you want to find the right balance for you of protein, high quality fat, vegies and so on.

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1. Keep blood sugar steady. Eat at least three meals daily at regular intervals, and avoid going too long without food. You may do best having five or six small meals throughout the day, at least initially. This is critical if you experience hypoglycemic symptoms in mid-morning or midafternoon.

2. Emphasize balanced nutrition... (Find the right balance of protein, high quality fat, high quality carbohydrates, vegies, etc. - See other attached file 'Planning Your Ideal Meal')

3. Choose the least processed carbohydrates possible. Select an apple over applesauce, brown rice instead of white rice, and cooked whole-grain cereal in place of instant, ready-to-eat cereal. The more natural a state the carbohydrate is in, the better it is for your blood sugar. Less processed carbohydrates contain more blood-sugar-balancing fiber and usually contain significantly more blood-sugar-balancing chromium. (See Tip 7.)

4. Avoid or greatly minimize your intake of sugar and sweets...

5. If you must have a sweet, eat it after a well-balanced meal. Eating sugar on an empty stomach is hazardous for your blood sugar control and invites strong hypoglycemic reactions.

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You might also consider reading Stop Prediabetes Now, by Jack Challem. He addresses dietary, supplemental, and lifestyle approaches to managing pre-diabetes. It should be available for purchase at our stores.

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