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Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar levels
I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and am struggling to manage my blood sugar levels despite following a recommended diet. Could you please provide guidance on what dietary adjustments I should make to better control my diabetes, and suggest any specific foods or meal plans that might be beneficial for me?
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A well balanced diet with emphasized nutrition can be reduce your sugar levels.
Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates.
Choose seasonal low glycemic index fruit and veggies
Small frequent meals with good interval
Avoid simple sugar and fat
Be active and maintain your weight
We can plan your diet according to recommendation
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For customized diet plan you can consult me through practo app
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Eat low carbohydrate,high fibre diet.avoid all kind of sweet and sweetness. Avoid oily ,junk foods.
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Hello practo user
Sure ,we will help you
We have a diet plan for diabetic patient which include
. Help to control and cure diabetes by curing the cause of diabetes and reduce the intake of medicine
. Managing all the other symptoms , deficiency , disease caused due to diabetes.
. Stress managment.
.Many more.
But before prescribing any thing we need some information like
. Vitals
. Purpose
. Medical history
. Family history
. Occupation
. Physical activity
. Daily routine
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Lifestyle changes and dietary changes needed as per constitution. Consult on app personally
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Make sure to add salads in both lunch and dinner. Have whole fruits in mid meal time instead of fruit juices.
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We need more details about you to understand your current lifestyle and prescribe you the Diet Accordingly.
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Contact me through Practo app for Detailed Diet Plan and get guaranteed results.
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Ms. Faiza Naz
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi,
if you are not able to control your Diabetes, please follow a wholesome regime which includes low GI foods along with lifestyle changes to balance it.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Healthy morning
A diabetic diet is a healthy eating plan that helps to control blood sugar.
Make sure calories count with nutritious foods. Choose healthy carbs,fibre rich , and good fats.
1. Healthy carbohydrates:
Focus on healthy carbs such as
Fruits
Vegetables
Whole grains
Legumes such as beans , peas
Low fat dairy milk and cheese
2 fiber rich foods
Vegetables
Nuts
Fruits
Legumes such as beans and peas
Whole grains
3. Healthy fats :
Good fats include
Avocado
Nuts
4 low glycemic index foods select
Foods to avoid:
Saturated fat, trans fat
Sodium: no more than 2300 mg of sodium a day
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Ms. Medha Gupta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey
Make sure you start with
Early Morning Cinnamon Water
Test Fasting and post prandial regularly to see if the sugar values are in range
With each meal- make sure you add veggies and some protein so that sugar does not spike
Try including early morning walk.
These are just general guidelines
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Join our Nutrition and Healing program- Diabetes
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Do not have big meals in one go!
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Dr. Saily Sanjay Patil
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Everything needs to be done under constant supervision as every individual is different.
What works for one might not work for someone else.
You need a proper consultation and proper guidance over a period of time to control your sugar levels
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Contact is for further details
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
For a detailed consult you will have to connect through practo . Nevertheless il give you few tips to include
1) start 10-15 min light walk post your meals ( breakfast/lunch/dinner)
2) eat a plate of salad before starting all meals .
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good morning pls connect through app directly.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Check your sugar regularly
Maintain a particular gap not to High not to low
Eat all low glycemic index foods
Have good fiber also
Drink 2-3 liters of water
Focus on protein more than carbs
For detailed diet better to connect over consultation on practo app
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