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<blockquote data-quote="CoolGuy" data-source="post: 551270" data-attributes="member: 108449"><p>This is just for information.</p><p></p><p>Karnataka State Institute For Diabetology, India.... has published the following on their website. Strangely, this is completely different from what I have found in Forum here. Quite debatable, but am an infant even dare to....however, let me share.</p><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: 12px">TARGETS FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL</span></u></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fasting Plasma Glucose 70 – 130 mg/dl </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2 hrs Post food Plasma Glucose 135 - 180 mg/dl </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 hr Pre food Plasma Glucose 90 - 130 mg/dl </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">HbA1c <6.5 %</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">30-45 minutes brisk but moderate intensity walk per day, for 5 days a week</li> </ul><p><u>MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS - there are quite a few, but have picked up w.r.t food/eating</u></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Food</strong> - A healthy meal plan for people with diabetes is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone – low in fat (especially saturated and trans fat), moderate in salt and sugar, with meals based on whole grain foods, vegetables and fruit. Diabetic and "dietetic" foods generally offer no special benefit. Most of them still raise blood glucose levels and are usually more expensive, may also have a laxative effect if they contain sugar alcohols.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Starchy Food</strong> - Starchy foods are part of a healthy meal plan. What is important is the portion size. Whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice and starchy vegetables like potatoes, yams, peas and corn can be included in your meals and snacks. The key is portions. For most people with diabetes, having 3-4 servings of carbohydrate-containing foods is about right. Whole grain starchy foods are also a good source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Sweets</strong> - If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan and combined with exercise, sweets and desserts can be eaten by people with diabetes. They are no more “off limits” to people with diabetes than they are to people without diabetes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Bitter Melon</strong> - A Scientific study done at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, India has proved that bitter melon increases insulin sensitivity.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Fenugreek</strong> - Director of the National Institute of Nutrition in Hyderabad recommends 50-100 grams of methi seeds daily as an effective supportive therapy for diabetics which reduces blood sugars.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Protein & Carb</strong> - High protein intake helps to increase insulin production and promotes satiety. Whole wheat is preferred to rice because it contains “Ascarbose” which allow carbohydrate to be absorbed slowly. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Seeds</strong>- Water soluble fiber has greatest hypoglycemic and hypocholesteromic effect. Hence include legumes, whole grain and fenugreek seeds.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Vegi & Fruits</strong> - You can consume vegetables rich in fiber such as green leafy vegetables cucumber, knol-khol, raddish etc and fruits like sweet lime orange, papaya, guava, apple and pears.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Carbs</strong> - Carbohydrate foods are spread evenly throughout the day or may be varied according to the type of insulin used and the activity level of the individual (especially in TYPE 1) These should provide about 55% of the total energy intake of which simple carbohydrates must be about 20% and complex carbohydrate should fulfill the remaining requirement. Dietary fiber may be enhanced to an intake of about 25-30gm/day. Fat level is limited to 30% of the total calories, which varies from individual to individual.Protein to 15% of total calorie.Management of hypoglycemia</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CoolGuy, post: 551270, member: 108449"] This is just for information. Karnataka State Institute For Diabetology, India.... has published the following on their website. Strangely, this is completely different from what I have found in Forum here. Quite debatable, but am an infant even dare to....however, let me share. [U][SIZE=3]TARGETS FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL[/SIZE][/U] [LIST] [*]Fasting Plasma Glucose 70 – 130 mg/dl [*]2 hrs Post food Plasma Glucose 135 - 180 mg/dl [*]1 hr Pre food Plasma Glucose 90 - 130 mg/dl [*]HbA1c <6.5 % [*]30-45 minutes brisk but moderate intensity walk per day, for 5 days a week [/LIST] [U]MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS - there are quite a few, but have picked up w.r.t food/eating[/U] [LIST=1] [*][B]Food[/B] - A healthy meal plan for people with diabetes is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone – low in fat (especially saturated and trans fat), moderate in salt and sugar, with meals based on whole grain foods, vegetables and fruit. Diabetic and "dietetic" foods generally offer no special benefit. Most of them still raise blood glucose levels and are usually more expensive, may also have a laxative effect if they contain sugar alcohols. [*][B]Starchy Food[/B] - Starchy foods are part of a healthy meal plan. What is important is the portion size. Whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice and starchy vegetables like potatoes, yams, peas and corn can be included in your meals and snacks. The key is portions. For most people with diabetes, having 3-4 servings of carbohydrate-containing foods is about right. Whole grain starchy foods are also a good source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy. [*][B]Sweets[/B] - If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan and combined with exercise, sweets and desserts can be eaten by people with diabetes. They are no more “off limits” to people with diabetes than they are to people without diabetes. [*][B]Bitter Melon[/B] - A Scientific study done at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, India has proved that bitter melon increases insulin sensitivity. [*][B]Fenugreek[/B] - Director of the National Institute of Nutrition in Hyderabad recommends 50-100 grams of methi seeds daily as an effective supportive therapy for diabetics which reduces blood sugars. [*][B]Protein & Carb[/B] - High protein intake helps to increase insulin production and promotes satiety. Whole wheat is preferred to rice because it contains “Ascarbose” which allow carbohydrate to be absorbed slowly. [*][B]Seeds[/B]- Water soluble fiber has greatest hypoglycemic and hypocholesteromic effect. Hence include legumes, whole grain and fenugreek seeds. [*][B]Vegi & Fruits[/B] - You can consume vegetables rich in fiber such as green leafy vegetables cucumber, knol-khol, raddish etc and fruits like sweet lime orange, papaya, guava, apple and pears. [*][B]Carbs[/B] - Carbohydrate foods are spread evenly throughout the day or may be varied according to the type of insulin used and the activity level of the individual (especially in TYPE 1) These should provide about 55% of the total energy intake of which simple carbohydrates must be about 20% and complex carbohydrate should fulfill the remaining requirement. Dietary fiber may be enhanced to an intake of about 25-30gm/day. Fat level is limited to 30% of the total calories, which varies from individual to individual.Protein to 15% of total calorie.Management of hypoglycemia [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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