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<blockquote data-quote="Trina_P" data-source="post: 1015606" data-attributes="member: 122316"><p>Hi there, this is a tricky one to answer really. In short, as long as he is carb-counting and his HbA1c is fine, then he really is ok to eat whatever he wants. </p><p></p><p>Here's where it's not so straightforward. The insulin will make him put on weight, that's why a lot of diabetics eat fewer carbs and are often encouraged to keep the sugary snacks to a minimum. Also, you become more resistant to the insulin when you're heavier.</p><p></p><p>The most important thing though is his overall health. His diet doesn't sound like it's going to be doing his body any favours. If you're not putting the right food inside you, and not exercising, there's the obvious risk of other complications down the line. When diabetics are ill it has a knock-on effect on our sugar levels, and when they're high our bodies heal slower. </p><p></p><p>I think small changes need to be introduced slowly, and I find changing your breakfast is the easiest. Scrambled eggs on a slice of wholemeal bread is a good place to start, as it feels like a treat and the only carbs are in the bread. Granary bread is also low GI so he shouldn't get a spike after eating it and will make him feel fuller for longer therefore less likely to want to snack. </p><p></p><p>The best thing you can do is get onto a DAFNE course though as there'll be a dietitian there who can answer all questions about diabetes and diets. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trina_P, post: 1015606, member: 122316"] Hi there, this is a tricky one to answer really. In short, as long as he is carb-counting and his HbA1c is fine, then he really is ok to eat whatever he wants. Here's where it's not so straightforward. The insulin will make him put on weight, that's why a lot of diabetics eat fewer carbs and are often encouraged to keep the sugary snacks to a minimum. Also, you become more resistant to the insulin when you're heavier. The most important thing though is his overall health. His diet doesn't sound like it's going to be doing his body any favours. If you're not putting the right food inside you, and not exercising, there's the obvious risk of other complications down the line. When diabetics are ill it has a knock-on effect on our sugar levels, and when they're high our bodies heal slower. I think small changes need to be introduced slowly, and I find changing your breakfast is the easiest. Scrambled eggs on a slice of wholemeal bread is a good place to start, as it feels like a treat and the only carbs are in the bread. Granary bread is also low GI so he shouldn't get a spike after eating it and will make him feel fuller for longer therefore less likely to want to snack. The best thing you can do is get onto a DAFNE course though as there'll be a dietitian there who can answer all questions about diabetes and diets. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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