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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

My 14 year old daughter is eating all her meals and snacks, but she is miserable because she is still very hungry between meals. She is not overweight; in fact, she is underweight at this point by about 15 pounds. Are there any foods my daughter can eat between meals besides vegetables?

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Is there a general guide as to how much one gram of carbohydrate raises a person’s blood glucose level?

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My mom was given a formula to determine her insulin. Can you help explain this?

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After a fasting glucose test, my son was diagnosed with type 1 in August 2004. He has changed his diet and does not take insulin. A November A1c was 3.9. Does he have type 1 or type 2?

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What type of sugar is my mom allowed? My dad thinks anything with fructose or corn syrup is okay, but I prefer to give her Splenda or Sweet One.

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Would my stepdaughter have lower blood sugars if we reduced the amount of sugar in her diet? Would walking help lower her blood sugars? Is there a quick way to reduce her blood sugars without giving extra insulin?

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My brother-in-law is “losing” protein in his urine because he didn’t take care of his diabetes in the past. Where can we find information on appropriate meals?

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As the parent of a newly diagnosed toddler, do I need to feed my daughter based on the Food Guide Pyramid? She seems to have high blood sugars if I give her six grains.

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Where can one find a resource for determining carbohydrate content for casserole dishes and such?

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A competitive gymnast, my daughter did not feel well and was out of energy during her second event at a recent meet. What should she eat to ensure she has enough energy?

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