Resources for pre-diabetics
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Anonymous
| I am pre-diabetic based on my A1C. My doctor just said to eat less sugar and starches. I already exercise a good amount (but could do more) and try to eat healthy but I LOVE starchy foods. I'm curious if there are good resources for recipes, general nutrition advice to prevent diabetes. Unfortunately it runs in my family. |
Anonymous
| Consider trying weight watchers. Not to lose weight but to eat more healthily. |
Anonymous
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Op do you live in the area? If so, Holy Cross hospital in Silver Spring has a wonderful DPP program ( Diabetes prevention program) It is free and I went through the program started before the pandemic and then we had to zoom. They still offer support and ideas for exercises and healthy eating.
https://www.holycrosshealth.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/diabetes-prevention-and-education/diabetes-prevention-program If you follow what they say than it works! I started at 190 ( very obese) and I am now 139 as of today. It is a year long program and the first six months they show you how to lose the weight and the next six months how to keep it off. Would be happy to answer any other questions about the program. |
Anonymous
Thank you so much! What time were your meetings at generally? |
Anonymous
| Try and have them with proteins and in smaller portions to offset the glycemic load of carbohydrates. |
Anonymous
Do not follow weight watchers. It is not a good program. Ever wonder why so many women have to keep going back? find a diabetes educator to work with or the program mentioned above. |
Anonymous
Having done the gestational diabetes diet, this was very effective. I was told to be very mindful of portion sizes, that it's best to measure because we tend to be pretty clueless about correct ones. Since I'm now prediabetic, was thinking about doing this again. |
Anonymous
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My husband is diabetic, and wears a CGM device. What I have noticed is this, because the feedback is ongoing and relatively immediate. The body does not distinguish between 'good carbs' and 'bad carbs'. A mango spikes his sugar just as much as a tsp of sugar in the coffee.
Mine was also slowly starting to creep up to unacceptable levels (to me). So, carbs, even the so-called 'good carbs', in *extreme* moderation. And by that, I mean 2 tbsp of rice is one serving. Half a slice of low-carb bread. You can eat more pulses, legumes, beans, etc., but again, measured amounts. Sweeter fruits are either to be avoided, or eaten like a small slice or two. Berries are okay. Eat healthy proteins, because that will fill you up, and keep you from getting hungry again. I like to snack a lot, but my snacks are almost all nuts, and those, I eat like I'm a squirrel (one at a time, taking a long time to nibble/savor). When I'm not really hungry, and just want to eat something, I pop a gum in my mouth. Mostly takes care of that 'I want my mouth to be occupied' feeling. |
Anonymous
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Bitter melon, if you have ever heard of it, reduces your sugar level. Very acquired taste. Very bitter like the name suggest.
Eat proteins and non starchy veg first. Instead of regular potatoes, go for sweet potatoes, yams. Fish and seafood should be your friends. Beans are high in carbs. Kale and spinach are your new bff too. |
Anonymous
It was at night. I think 6:30pm-9pm. |
Anonymous
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Great website with tons of articles and recipes:
www.diabetes.org |
Anonymous
https://www.diabetes.org/ Sorry about that |
Anonymous
Thank you! |
Anonymous
| I am also pre-diabetic. I wish you good luck! Im currently researching ways to bring down my fasting blood sugar… |
Anonymous
Ooh, you’re gonna get it from the CICO police. (I agree with you, in case my ability to write for the internet is reduced). |