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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

A friend has a 9 year old daughter with Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago. A typical dinner (at least 3 times a week) consists of hot dogs or fast food such as McDonald’s. Are these types of foods okay for her to be eating so regularly?

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I am allergic to corn products. Could you tell me what to use to replace confectioner’s sugar in recipes?

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I have type 2 diabetes, and a class I am in at my school is planning a trip to the fair. Can you give me some tips on what to have and what not to have? How much cotton candy or popcorn should I should have?

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What foods are low in fructose?

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I am a 17 year old who has diabetes, and I was wondering if there are any diabetic foods available to me. Are they of any benefit to me? In what way are they of benefit to me?

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How does peanut butter fit into a meal plan for people with diabetes? Can someone with diabetes eat it without experiencing any problems?

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My eight year old son has type 1 diabetes. What are some good snack options that will not increase his blood sugars? What are some good options to help during hypoglycemia?

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I just learned (and I do not hope this is true) that McDonald’s and Burger King may sugar coat their french fries. If they do, why didn’t my doctor and nurses know about this? Why don’t they McDonald’s and Burger King tell anyone?

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We have always counted carbs, and my daughter is now on an insulin pump. Can she drink regular sodas and juice or use sugar as a sweetener for cereals if she counted them in her bolus calculations?

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We used to keep good control of my 10 year old daughter’s diet and planned meals carefully, but it seems now that she is older, we have not kept this up. What is the calorie count/carbohydrate count for a 75 pound 10 year old girl?

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