Diabetes

[newboy901]

Hi my mom just heard the news she had diabetes and she has had symptoms of frequent urination,dehydration and headaches,weight loss. The doctor said her glucose level was 13 from the normal level 6.

Can her diabetes be cured wth diet,exercise or is it too high to get rid of through a changed diet and exercise?

[newboy901]

and she is on meds and her glucose level ranges from 5.o to aobut 7.0

[newboy901]

thank you
u are also great for haelping others
with this forum
keep up the good work my friend

[madgeOwens]

I can't ell from the name if you are son or daughter, but whichever  you were sure raised right, and you are wonderful to your mother.  I think you are great!

[newboy901]

thanks alot
we will try all these
and eat it with ehr so she doesnt feel alone

[madgeOwens]

http://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/diabetes-learning-center.jsp

[madgeOwens]

Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you're trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fats.
Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
Want more information on foods that are healthier, or how to establish a plan for eating healthy foods

[madgeOwens]

You can search the web for a plethora of information about diabetes and healthy diets.  I would say though that she needs to watch high carbohydrates like bread and pasta.  Start reading labels to get familiar with carbohydrate grams.  I think 50 grams per meal is plenty, but she needs to see a diabetic nurse to help her with all that, and also you can subtract the fiber and thats helpful too.  Another important factor is serving or portions of food.  I always say hospital serving size is helpful.  American Diabetic Association web site has a carb counter you can use also. I will try and find the link for you.

[newboy901]

ok thank you and we will
can u please provide the list of foods or snacks that she can eat to minimize her glucose level form rising?

[madgeOwens]

Most of the time it can be helped with diet and exercise.  She won't know until she works at it.  I think with your help and encouragement she is lucky to have you and I hope she does well. Keep us updated. Good luck!