Diabetes what foods /fruits to avoid ?

[tweedle-dee]

The more i research on the net about my title the more i come against a brick wall of  "buy my guide" crap its a mine field full of sales pitch, im told carrots/potatoes/any root veg in fact, any one here with firm based knowledge on exactly what foods to stop eating and does this include fruits such as bananas ? thanks.

[Dr.Winston]

I am not diabetic myself but I think you need to Google for the "Glycemic Index". You are looking for foods that have a low GI, which means the sugars in them are released more slowly into the blood stream. Obviously you will have to talk to your Dr. about your specific requirements.

[filibuster]

Different foods affect individuals differently .... in many cases it's down to trial and error and portion sizes.  Obviously in LOS, their rice (khao hom mali) is to be avoided like the plague.  The biggest problem I find is that the Thais seem to chuck a couple of spoonfuls of sugar into just about everything.

 

FWIW, there is a pretty decent book that came out recently by a guy called Dr David Cavan (a UK doctor) ... worth a look as he cuts through all the crap and conflicting info.

[davidge]

I've been caring for my father for several years and diabetes is one of his conditions.

 

There's no simple answer in terms of fruit & veg, other than moderation. Moderation in terms of carb intake as well. Obviously, not a good idea to eat several oranges a day etc :-)

 

Obviously, avoid biscuits, sweets, chocolate as much as possible. Also, sugary soft drinks. One think I discovered that wasn't obvious to me is that Diet Coke needs to be avoided. There may be no sugar, but the other ingredients really buggered up my father's blood sugar.

 

Saxagliptin as a medication worked quite well for us, and we're now at the stage where he's actually off insulin. He really hated the injections.

 

Good luck.

[tweedle-dee]

Thanks guys,ive decided to go on a chicken/fish/egg diet, i did mix a lot of orange drinks to soften the taste of sang som, now its just mixed with water by 50% but i need to know if bananas are a no go,as they do help avoiding stroke or so im told, best info is from those who deal with it,and not those who proffit from it, again thanks!

[Dr.Winston]

Thanks guys,ive decided to go on a chicken/fish/egg diet, i did mix a lot of orange drinks to soften the taste of sang som, now its just mixed with water by 50% but i need to know if bananas are a no go,as they do help avoiding stroke or so im told, best info is from those who deal with it,and not those who proffit from it, again thanks!

Look them up on the Glycemic Index I mentioned earlier, at a guess I'd say that they're quite high because of their texture and sugar content. I expect the anti-stroke properties are due to the Potassium content and the fibre. Potassium helps to balance the electrolyte and fluid levels in your body which is important for heart health but it is very easy to get the potassium from other sources not so dense in sugar. Try coconut water as it has more potassium than bananas and a bit less sugar.

[davidge]

Thanks guys,ive decided to go on a chicken/fish/egg diet, i did mix a lot of orange drinks to soften the taste of sang som, now its just mixed with water by 50% but i need to know if bananas are a no go,as they do help avoiding stroke or so im told, best info is from those who deal with it,and not those who proffit from it, again thanks!

A small banana a day will be fine. It's all about balance. Obviously, the larger the banana the higher the carbs :-)

Also, from memory, the riper the banana the more quickly the sugars enter your system?? It takes your system longer to break down the carbs in greenish bananas into sugars.

[6853395]

Glycemic Index:

 

Below 55 - Good

 

Between 55-70 - Moderate

 

Above 70 - Avoid

 

Read this book:

 

The New Glucose Revolution - The New Glycemic Index

 

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Glucose-Revolution-Authoritative/dp/B001L5T2F2

[jesse99]

I would recomend reading www.dietdoctor.com about low carb high fat, i Think that is the best way to go about diabetes or any modern welfare sicknesses like heart dieases and cancer..

[tweedle-dee]

Thanks guys! ive just quit coffe/brown sugar, orange juices and started a chicken/fish diet also boiled eggs, brocoli and a daily advacado, will see if the body itching starts to clear and especialy itching around my ankles, started a little joging too  

[filibuster]

Thanks guys! ive just quit coffe/brown sugar, orange juices and started a chicken/fish diet also boiled eggs, brocoli and a daily advacado, will see if the body itching starts to clear and especialy itching around my ankles, started a little joging too  

 

Invest in a Sizzler Membership card.  

 

Seriously, I buy almonds by the kilo at my local market ... lots of info online of how they affect blood sugar levels.

[tweedle-dee]

Invest in a Sizzler Membership card.  

 

Seriously, I buy almonds by the kilo at my local market ... lots of info online of how they affect blood sugar levels.

Cheers Filly, ive discoverd a lot from liks provided here, my main diet was lots of spuds/ home made chips/small bottle orange juice every day/table spoons! of brown sugar in coffe, and 3 loaves of bread a week FCK no wonder i was raging with body itch bad ankles and tiredness,ive cut it all out, a complete change and yes i did find about the nuts, bananas out  for a coconut a day,will post up on any improvements thanks again too all  

[Danjel]

Try to google guava and diabetes, they sell cut out guava all over, just skip the chili sugar, that normally goes with it, and watch the white stones, that are left on the fruit. Heard from several people ( including Thais) that it's a good thing to eat when having diabetes

 

Just my 2 cents

[tweedle-dee]

Try to google guava and diabetes, they sell cut out guava all over, just skip the chili sugar, that normally goes with it, and watch the white stones, that are left on the fruit. Heard from several people ( including Thais) that it's a good thing to eat when having diabetes

 

Just my 2 cents

Thanks every little bit of info helps,i simply dont trust doctors any more as they are under control of drug salesmen,after all they want to secure a lifestyle  we are the fodder for just that