Pre Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is elevated (100-125 mg/dl) but blood sugar is not high enough to be diagnosed as Diabetes.
Studies have shown that those with Pre Diabetes can make "lifestyle changes" and delay onset of Diabetes and can normalize blood sugar. Such lifestyle changes include eating healthy and exercising to support weight loss.
Planning a healthy menu can be difficult and time consuming. GlucoMenu does offer menu plans for people with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes. Here is a link to learn more:
http://glucomenu.com/
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Diabetic Meal Plans
Meal planning can be a daunting task for someone diagnosed with diabetes. The amount of calories, carbohydrate and fat can be confusing when trying to create a meal plan that is tasty as well.
The amount of calories consumed should support a healthy body weight. If you need to lose weight, consuming less calories and increasing exercise will help. Focus on nutrient dense sources of calories over empty calorie sources as well. For example, choosing a glass of skim milk instead of a glass of cola will equate to about the same amount of calories but the milk offers calcium and other bone building nutrients.
When it comes to carbohydrate, adhering to portion sizes is important. In addition, choosing nutrient dense and fibrous sources of carbohydrate is beneficial. Select whole vegetables and fruits over juices to gain fiber. Choose more whole grains over refined flour foods.
The fat content of a meal plan should focus on monounsaturated fats. Include fat sources such as olive oil, canola oil, and avocados more often. Limit saturated fats such as lard and butter.
For more information about Diabetic Meal Plans visit:
http://glucomenu.com/
The amount of calories consumed should support a healthy body weight. If you need to lose weight, consuming less calories and increasing exercise will help. Focus on nutrient dense sources of calories over empty calorie sources as well. For example, choosing a glass of skim milk instead of a glass of cola will equate to about the same amount of calories but the milk offers calcium and other bone building nutrients.
When it comes to carbohydrate, adhering to portion sizes is important. In addition, choosing nutrient dense and fibrous sources of carbohydrate is beneficial. Select whole vegetables and fruits over juices to gain fiber. Choose more whole grains over refined flour foods.
The fat content of a meal plan should focus on monounsaturated fats. Include fat sources such as olive oil, canola oil, and avocados more often. Limit saturated fats such as lard and butter.
For more information about Diabetic Meal Plans visit:
http://glucomenu.com/
Monday, June 16, 2008
Introductions
Hello! My name is Christine and I am a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator. While I've always been interested in nutrition, I became interested in diabetes when my father was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes several years ago.
I started this blog for diabetes and nutrition related discussions. Many people with diabetes are interested in information on diabetic menus and diabetes meal plans.
My hope is we can discuss a variety of diabetes topics to help with day to day management of diabetes. Feel free to add your diabetes experiences, comments, questions, etc.
I started this blog for diabetes and nutrition related discussions. Many people with diabetes are interested in information on diabetic menus and diabetes meal plans.
My hope is we can discuss a variety of diabetes topics to help with day to day management of diabetes. Feel free to add your diabetes experiences, comments, questions, etc.
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