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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

I have type 2 diabetes, and my blood sugars have been around normal. However, yesterday I ate a lot of fruit, including a whole sweet medium cantaloupe, and my evening blood sugar was quite high. Is this a temporary thing caused by the sugar in the cantaloupe? In general, how does fresh fruit impact sugar level readings in terms of time and absorption?

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Should I be forcing myself to eat snacks when I don’t want them?

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In an attempt to find low carb yet something with “bulk” to help fill our son up, we have come across labels with total carbohydrates as well as impact carbohydrates. Are the impact carbs included in the total carb count? How do impact carbs impact blood sugar numbers? What are the benefits or downfalls of impact carbs?

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I am a 38 year old flight attendant who has just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and my problem is I am unable to eat regularly scheduled meals. What are some things I can carry with me on trips, that need no refrigeration, that I can eat or snack on to keep me from having highs and lows because of sporadic meals?

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My 11 year old only son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about three months ago and treated with pre-mixed insulin, has more or less with an acceptable range of blood sugars, but he has a general feeling of hunger throughout the day. Can we increase his intake of food as long as his blood sugar level and weight remain controlled?

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I see a lot of sugarfree items with sugar alcohol. Can you please tell me what it is? Is it safe for people with diabetes?

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My 11 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with hypoglycemia, and we have already tried giving her snacks at school between meals, but she still has symptoms about four times a week. My insurance does not cover a dietitian and I need to know where to look on line for diet. Would it be best for her to go to an endocrinologist?

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Is there a ball park figure for the amount of carbs to consume within a 24 hour time? I am trying to set a goal of carb intake now that I must watch my carbs to keep my blood sugar down.

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I am still hungry between meals, and the doctors told me there are free foods that I can have whenever I want, but I can only find diet Jell-o. Is there a list of free foods I can get somewhere?

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I am seven months pregnant and have diabetes. What is the type of food and fruits I should eat?

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