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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Splurging with Insulin Resistance?
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Splurging with Insulin Resistance?
by JenP333, Jul 07, 2008 04:21PM
A few months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS, and I'm insulin resistant. My doctor told me that I need to go on Metformin and a low-glycemic index diet to avoid getting type 2 diabetes (and other problems) in the future. So I have been on 500mg of Metformin daily, and I've followed a low-glycemic index diet. I recently went back for testing and all of my levels are back to normal. My question is, every once in a while, if I want to splurge, is it ok? For example, could I have a slice of chocolate cake and a scoop of ice cream on my birthday, as long as I restrict carbs and sugars for the rest of the day? Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Jul 08, 2008 03:04PM
, Jul 08, 2008 03:04PM
HI,
A small splurge once in a while is likely okay as long as the servings size is within reason and it doesn't become a habit( for example a "splurge" of cake with ice cream every night is not a good idea). Watching your fat and carb intake during the rest of the day is a good idea as well. So enjoy your birthday cake, but keep in mind the big picture too :-)
A small splurge once in a while is likely okay as long as the servings size is within reason and it doesn't become a habit( for example a "splurge" of cake with ice cream every night is not a good idea). Watching your fat and carb intake during the rest of the day is a good idea as well. So enjoy your birthday cake, but keep in mind the big picture too :-)
