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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and and my blood sugars are high. I saw a dietitian who explained my diet, but I was in such shock that I was unable to ‘hear’ what she told me. I am unable to return to her because it is of considerable expense. Please advise me.

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It seems to me that the carb content of fresh fruit such as a nectarine may be highly variable depending on its stage of ripeness of the piece of fruit. Is my presumption correct? We dose the insulin based upon the volume of the nectarine without consideration of the degree of sweetness/ripeness.

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My seven year old daughter was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I am confused to how many sugar free items (diabetic chocolate or sugar free gummy bears) she is allowed. She has been following her diet very well and is not a big junk food eater, although sometimes she would like an occasional sweet even if it is sugar free.

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I am 54 years old, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago, and I am still not controlled. My diet habits stink, and I want to do better at eating the right amounts of food. Are there any books out that tell someone how many carbs, fats and sugars, and the amount of sodium a person with diabetes can have at each meal?

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What is the sugar content in different kinds of alcohol? Which kind of alcohol has the lowest sugar content in it?

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I am 10 years old. How many carbohydrates can I have each day? I have four big servings and two snacks.

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Is it okay to drink 330 ml of beer once a month or once every other month? Can it affect any of my organs, such as my kidneys, heart, or eyes?

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My spouse recently took our son to a different diabetes specialist. The specialist advised us to change his insulin regimen and reduce his carbohydrate intake significantly, based on Dr. Richard Bernstein’s therapy. What do you think about this?

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My two year old is still breastfeeding for perhaps a total of 20 minutes per day and I am wondering if this is affecting her blood sugar levels. How can I tell how much milk she is getting?

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Because I have been unable to eat sugar for five years due to a pancreatic disorder, I want to learn how to cook sugar free desserts for others. Where can I find such a course?

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