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Diet for Diabetic
My Mother is a diabetic, high blood, and have a heart problem. I want to know what fruits and vagetables she can eat to help her cured. Please repy
Romulo S. Canson JR.
(17 May 2006)
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Diabetes can be controlled, it cannot be cured. Your mother will definitely have to modify her eating habits to make sure that her blood sugar, blood pressure and heart problems are under control. Please realize that if diabetes is not in control, i.
e if her blood sugars are very high consistently then it can directly affect her heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Hence, it is very important that she brings her diabetes under control. I would suggest you to take your mother to a dietitian who will guide her about which foods to eat and which foods to restrict. A dietitian plans a diet plan after taking into consideration her lab parameters, height, weight and activity levels. Also, your mother’s cholesterol levels are likely to be high if she has a heart problem. Refer to our home remedies on lowering high blood cholesterol.
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answered by P P on 26 May 2006, 2:29:58
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Good nutrition for older adults is often a real challenge due to limited incomes and living conditions. Many older adults living alone do not take the time to shop or prepare meals, and eating properly takes planning. That being said, diabetes can be managed through diet and exercise. In short, the best food choices for diabetics are the foods which either contain less sugar or convert to sugar more slowly in the body. Sometimes these are referred to as "lower glycemic index" foods such as asparagus, spinach, green beans, etc. You may look on the internet to find lists of the glycemic indices for the majority of foods. Often you can pair a higher glycemic index food (such as an apple) with a higher fat food (like nut butters) and slow the release of insulin in the body. Also, getting a sufficient amount of protein and pure/filtered water will be important for your mother. You may wish to consult a health care practitioner to assist you in developing a more detailed nutrition plan for your mother's conditions.
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answered by Dr K B N on 25 May 2006, 8:10:05
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