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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

When my son travels to Europe, where can he find information on carbohydrate counting for the international foods that he will be eating?

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My teen son has had diabetes for 12 years. Tall and thin, he wants to gain muscles. Is it okay for him to consume protein shakes?

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How do sugar alcohols affect your blood sugar and insulin requirements? Do you subtract the sugar alcohols?

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Where can I find information on preparing foods my pre-school daughter will not refuse? She has borderline diabetes.

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Just diagnosed with type 2, my friend was put on once a day metformin. Could she take it twice a day? What meal plan should she have for her work nights? She works three 12-hour night shifts, then has four days off.

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How do I use insulin, eat carbohydrates, and drink water with the need to reduce calories and increase my activity level for weight loss?

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My 22-year-old son was just diagnosed. He is depressed and doesn’t want to seek medical help. What can I do to help him? What kinds of foods can he have?

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Are you aware of any research studies showing that a high protein diet causes damage to otherwise healthy kidneys in type 1 or type 2 diabetics?

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My seven year old son is having some problems at school. His teacher thinks it could be a food allergy. He is allergic to wheat. My family doctor has recommended a glucagon-free diet. I know that glucagon has to do with the sugar in the body. Does this mean that he could have diabetes?

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My brother has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last month.He does not have access to a diabetic dietitian. He eats primarily Indian food. My dad is worried he may eating too much protein. What do you think? I want to talk to a dietitian nearby. Can you give me any pointers on finding one?

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