Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 > does > anyone know what the american diabetic asso.recommends for average > carb intake per meal is and for snacks.i h > 45-60 per meal for a woman , dont remember about snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 My suggestions is to get a meter, and see what works for you. Everyone is different, and testing a lot will teach you what you can and cannot eat, and in what amounts. It doesn't have to hurt. With a Freestyle meter, you don't have to test on your fingers, so there is virtually no pain. Donna " But for the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun and light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into the world to enjoy. " --Plutarch ________________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 > It doesn't have to hurt. With a Freestyle meter, you don't have to test on > your fingers, so there is virtually no pain. > > also very small and easy to take anywhere, i love mine! i would also suggest calling your local hospitals and signing up for a diabetes education class, that will give you a great starting place expecially on the nutrition aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 as a Type 2, I was told 45-60 per meal and told it was better to keep it around 45, saving the extra 15 incase I needed a between meal or bed time snack...some folks find that less works for them, best thing to do is invest in a good set of measuring cups, read your labels for serving size..keep a meter on hand for testing and see what foods work for you and what foods don't...YMMV...there really isn't such a thing as a diabetic diet, it is basically the same thing that is recommended for every one.. eating healthy.. Do yourself some research here on line...ask lots of questions of your doctor, of your dietitian, etc... ask away here as we all will be happy to help if we can.. Carmen Re: [alldiabeticinternational] ignorant new member > > > > > > does > > anyone know what the american diabetic asso.recommends for average > > carb intake per meal is and for snacks.i h > > > > 45-60 per meal for a woman , dont remember about snacks. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 You could always contact the American Diabetes Association, or talk to a dietician. I wouldn't ask the doctor though. You could even ask a nutrionist. I really don't know what else to tell you, considering I'm still learning myself. I do wish you luck though. Jo > hi friends,new member here and after reading several of the messages > on the board i have come to the conclusion that i am not the only one > with doctor problems,diagnosed with type 2 two yrs ago,i was left with > the impresion [not expressed but implied with the actions of my > dr]thatit was no big deal. i was told it could be controlled with oral > medication and diet,and the rest was left to me,,,,,well i have a > ton,prehaps a ton and a half of questions.maybe some of you can help.i > have picked up several books on the subject and have found out what > some of the ramifications of this malady can be,question #1 does > anyone know what the american diabetic asso.recommends for average > carb intake per meal is and for snacks.i have cut all sugers, bread, > pasta,basically anything white. if you knew me you would know how > difficult that was for me,i was raised of meat,potatos, spagetti and > tons of bread[WHITE BREAD]scarey huh!!!! any help you all can give me > will be greatly appreciated,thamks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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