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Type 1 diabetic, need diet advice

Stephanie1991

Stephanie1991

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Location
glasgow
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Got diagnosed in January with type 1 diabetes and been told by my consultant that now my honeymoon period is over a should start thinking of a healthy diet and was just wondering if any one has tried the JUICEPLUS+ diet its just like herbalife but a lot cheaper as I am terrible at eating healthy and sticking to it so going to try a different approach ?? Any advice would be gratefull.
 
Not heard of it Stephanie, but juicing food may play havoc on your postprandial bg readings as you already broken the food down.......if you get what I'm saying!
 
I agree with Nigel, it isn't a healthy way to eat.
The Wiki article on the firm is quite informative.
The OJ SImpson bit just demonstrates how you should take celebrity endorsements with a big pinch of salt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice_Plus

What do you think is healthy eating and why do you think that you would have problems with it?
 
It would be good if your GP can get you an appointment with a dietician who can give you better advice based on your current diet and how to make some changes. Eating healthy can be interpreted differently by everyone. So it best to find what works for you personally - my diet is healthy for me but not everyone would like it, mines consists of no bread, pasta, tiny amounts of rice and potato, loads of salad, fish, meat, eggs, cheese - basically stuff that doesn't make my BG go sky rocket, it works for me and really that's the most important thing. It's good to be clued up on different food groups and understand the impact of these on your BG.

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A dietician may help but beware as some offer out-dated "have plenty of carbs' advice not understanding diabetes. Don't be tempted to follow any popular 'branded' diet. Diabetics suffer from an inability of the body to handle carbohydrates properly. You will need to reduce your daily carb intake and have low-GI carbs where you can. The amount you can have without raised blood sugar will depend on the extent of your diabetic condition and for that you need a meter so you can measure the effect of various foods on your blood sugar. As a Type 1 you obviously can vary the insulin to match the carbs but best to keep them under control to avoid weight gain. BTW carbs are probably the most unhealthy aspect of the current Western diet so by keeping them under control you should be having a healthy diet.
 
Personally, I consider I have an insulin deficiency which prevents my body using carbohydrates, proteins and fats properly. I replace the insulin with injected insulin to deal with it. (the same principle as when I use thyroxine to supplement my deficient thyroid hormones)

I think that there are people on this board that have good experiences with dietitians and people with poor ones. Prejudging isn't a good idea.You certainly should be able to adapt your likes and dislikes to it so it should be individualised advice tailored to what you will actually enjoy eating. Mealtimes should be enjoyable and not some sort of penance.

As to what constitutes a healthy diet?
My dietitian keeps to national guidelines (in France , though they are not dissimilar to those in the UK and also include starches at each meal) In my opinion, the advice constitutes a very healthy diet. The plate sizes are really the advised proportions of each element and portion size does depend on calorie requirement.
This is the menu she provided on a recent T1 course (and cooked the main course, that's not like the NHS :lol: ) It followed the guidelines for main meals precisely.
1/2 plate non starchy veg both cooked and raw: French beans, salad
1/4 plate lower GI starches + (this is France) bread according to calorie 'need') Puy Lentils, thin sliced coarse grain bread.
1/4 plate meat/fish baked 'rock' salmon in a light lemon sauce ( a very cheap fish here, used to be used in Fish and chip shops in the UK)
1tbs raw olive oil daily : in vinaigrette with the salad (oil, vinegar, chopped garlic)
Fruit: Industrially produced fruit compote ( a bit like baby food and sold in French supermarkets everywhere) ;
I'd prefer a fresh fruit or berries, .
Dairy: small pot plain yoghurt.
For what it's worth green beans, lentils, whole grain wheat, garlic, yoghurt and olive oil all appear on a popular site: Worlds Healthiest Foods as being high in the various nutrients and possible health benefits)
 
"BTW carbs are probably the most unhealthy aspect of the current Western diet so by keeping them under control you should be having a healthy diet."

Good job Mum's gone to Iceland then! Full of more healthy options there.......McDonalds, chip shops, energy drinks etc etc. Is Italy in the midst of an obesity epidemic? I live in Scotland, the second fattest nation around apparently. I don't think carbs are to blame.

Any dietician, doctor or do gooder will go with the "have plenty of carbs" advice as it's the national guideline. They will also go with the "exercise regularly" advice and "eat in moderation" advice. As a T1 I do not suffer from an inability to handle carbs properly. I suffer from not being able to produce insulin. I consider my diet very healthy and I do eat more than the recommended amount of carbs. I eat more than I probably should and without the exercise I do I have no doubts I'd put a lot of weight on.

Diet is only one part of the bigger picture. To the OP - the best thing you can do is try your **** hardest to stick to the healthy diet and not look for any simple solutions as they normally have a sting in the tail somewhere. Your motivation? Well, your T1 now and looking after yourself properly is essential. You have no reason not to lead the rest of your life perfectly normally and as healthily as anyone else. :)
 
Hi scardoc, i'm scottish but live in Italy, whats this about an obesity epedemic....wish we could get fish n chips here though. Could never understand why all the chip shops at home were called Tonis or Marios n yet i've never found a chippy in all the years i've been here :mrgreen:

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Re: R: Type 1 diabetic, need diet advice

Scardoc said:
"BTW carbs are probably the most unhealthy aspect of the current Western diet so by keeping them under control you should be having a healthy diet."

Good job Mum's gone to Iceland then! Full of more healthy options there.......McDonalds, chip shops, energy drinks etc etc. Is Italy in the midst of an obesity epidemic? I live in Scotland, the second fattest nation around apparently. I don't think carbs are to blame.

Any dietician, doctor or do gooder will go with the "have plenty of carbs" advice as it's the national guideline. They will also go with the "exercise regularly" advice and "eat in moderation" advice. As a T1 I do not suffer from an inability to handle carbs properly. I suffer from not being able to produce insulin. I consider my diet very healthy and I do eat more than the recommended amount of carbs. I eat more than I probably should and without the exercise I do I have no doubts I'd put a lot of weight on.

Diet is only one part of the bigger picture. To the OP - the best thing you can do is try your **** hardest to stick to the healthy diet and not look for any simple solutions as they normally have a sting in the tail somewhere. Your motivation? Well, your T1 now and looking after yourself properly is essential. You have no reason not to lead the rest of your life perfectly normally and as healthily as anyone else. :)
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~ Arianna ~
 
Juiceplus is not juiceing so you are not intaking the natural sugars. It is safe for diabetics and I have better control of my sugars and have lost weight too. BONUS!!!
 
Im doin slimming world n its ideal as allows room for carbs if ye want carbs n its all real home cooked recipes! Im only diagnosed last june finding this diet suits a diabetic!


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a vitamin pill by another name is still a vitamin pill
though it seems to be a scam
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...hannel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=8itAU6vCN8vC8geWkIDADw

Juice Plus+ Orchard & Garden Blend
Nutritional value per serving
Serving size 2 capsules (1.5g)
Energy 21 kJ (5.0 kcal)
Carbohydrates 1 g
- Sugars <1 g
- Dietary fiber <1 g
Protein <1 g
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) 7000 IU (140%)
Folate (vit. B9) 280 μg (70%)
Vitamin C 42 mg (51%)
Vitamin E 24 IU (80%)
Calcium 40 mg (4%)
Sodium 10 mg (1%)
 
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