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Diabetes

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plymouthmaid · 20/04/2012 23:44

Have just been told that I have type 2 diabees and am a little confused about some of the changes to my diet that I am going to have to make in particular fruit. I eat a massive amount every day but am aware that some fruits are better than others.Anybody got any advice. I will be very grateful!

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Spiritedwolf · 21/04/2012 09:29

You probably need to think about the GI rating of food, which refers to how quickly it breaks down into simple sugar in your body. Low GI foods take longer so release a slower steady amount of energy, as opposed to High GI foods which break down quickly and raise your blood sugar levels quickly and spike, leaving you with a low afterwards (which can make you feel hungry and make you want to snack sooner).

In general, the more processed a food is, the less work your body has to do to break it down into simple sugars, and the higher GI it is. So that's why wholegrains are preferible to refined white breads/pastas etc.

Where fruit is concerned, most are low GI. They are best eaten whole (i.e. not fruit juice alone) and raw (rather than cooked) which includes avoiding canned fruit (as it has been heated to a high temperature and is marinated in syrup or juices). You can probably check online for the GI ratings of different fruit.

You can also eat lower GI foods with higher ones to slow down how fast the high ones are digested.

You maybe also need to watch how much you eat (depending on your weight etc) as it is possible to eat too much of even healthy foods.

Hope that helps (my DH has Type 2, but I'm no expert, you can always ask for advice from a practice nurse or nutrionist if you have specific concerns).

Footle · 21/04/2012 21:00

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oxcat1 · 22/04/2012 11:12

Can I ask some advice please?

I've been having random blood sugars after eating meals of up to 17/18 (2 hours after testing), but two fasting blood glucose tests were only 7 & 8 (after 12 hours fasting), and I did a GTT which showed 10.9 at 2 hours, which I understand is under the diagnosis cut-off.

The reason I'm concerned is that over the last 4 months I've lost 15kg - over 20% of my bodyweight, despite eating increasingly large amounts. I was referred to a dietitian, who is getting desperately frustrated as nothing seems to be working, despite trying loads of different dietary supplements, low GI etc. However, the dr who referred me for the tests says that the results are 'fine' and he'll see me next January.

Are these numbers worrying? Are they enough to make a diagnosis? Where do I go next, if so? Should I try a private consultation? I've always had great faith in the NHS, but I'm getting a bit frightened now.

Any advice?

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oxcat1 · 22/04/2012 12:32

Thanks.

Initially I was referred to the dietitian for advice on low GI eating to try and avoid the high post-meal spikes, but she can't find a way of doing that which still enables me to take in sufficient calories. Clearly the weight loss means I'm not getting enough in somehow.

She has been desperately trying to refer me back to the consultant at the hospital who ordered the tests, as she doesn't think we can manage this with diet alone. However, the consultant says the results are below the cut-off so there is no problem. I know she is as frustrated as I am, but I'm not sure how to move forward.

I will ask on that forum you mentioned. Thanks.

Just out if interest, has anybody ever seen a private consultant, and how do you go about it?

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