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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

I cannot find Doongara Rice, and I have checked many stores in my area. They have not even heard of it. Please help as I am using plain wrap rice and don’t know what its gylcemic index is.

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Would having my daughter eat or drink something high fat or high protein immediately before her meal slow her glucose absorption and possibly prevent the high numbers afterward and the following drop with symptoms?

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I daycare a child who is two and one-half years old and has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. What kinds of foods can I give?

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Our father claims that he has been diagnosed with diabetes. While we believe this may be true, we don’t agree with his idea of treatment, and we are very worried about his health. He believes that he can eat anything he wants anytime that he pleases. Can you please tell us what food is allowed? What shouldn’t be eaten?

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My daughter was diagnosed two weeks ago with type 1 diabetes, and the diet that the dietitian gave us leaving the hospital is to much! My 67 pound child is expected to eat like an adult. She put on four pounds in one week, her stomach hurts because it is over full, and eating has become a chore for her. Can this be adjusted down to meet her needs?

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Ever since my daughter was diagnosed about a year ago with type 1 diabetes, I’ve been told differently from hospital to clinic on her diet. We don’t want to do the wrong thing and give her sweets even occasionally that will eventually give her long term side effects. With all the conflicting advice we don’t know what to believe.

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My mom was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She is 74 years old, and also has been diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure. My sister has asked me about doing meal planning for her, but I do not know where to begin. I would really appreciate it if I could get a list of foods that she might have, or where to start in meal planning for her.

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For children with type 2 diabetes, what type of diet is appropriate? Can they participate in sports?

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What are some healthy bedtime snacks we can give our daughter to help prevent nighttime low blood sugars?

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How do I determine the amount of insulin I need for a Glucerna meal bar? I don’t quite understand the nutrition facts on the package.

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