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Meal Planning, Food and Diet

In Britain, I was taught only to measure carbohydrates. Then I was told not to measure them but to make sure I get enough in my diet to cover my insulin. Why is it that in America, you measure the protein, carbohydrates, vegetables and fruit?

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My 11 year old son has had type 1 diabetes for eight months and is using a pump with good control in general, but we struggle to bolus correctly for high fat meals. Any suggestions as to how to handle this situation? Can you please explain the effects of high fat on the body?

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My daughter is 20 and a college Sophomore. Her problem is eating healthy at school. She is required to have 3 snacks per day plus meals and it is very hard to find snacks that have the right carbs, and don’t need refrigeration.

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Where in the Greater Washington area can we find a store that cells diabetic foods and snacks?

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My three year old was diagnosed with type 1 eight months ago. Her team has told me to “get the carbs in” even if it means giving her candy or pop. This doesn’t seem to be right.

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I have 2 vegan vegetarian patients (eating no animal products: meat, milk, cheese, eggs, etc), a 6 year old with type 1 and a 60 year old with type 2. How can I advise them on eating habits when they are already eating so well?

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Does my child, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago, need to watch his sodium intake?

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My eight year old daughter weighs 165 pounds. She has been tested for diabetes and her labs were abnormal. I am looking for a food list and diet sample to go by. I do not know anything about proper diet for a child.

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What are good food choices for parties and special education that elementary teachers may give to students with diabetes? A food list would help.

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My granddaughter was diagnosed last week with Type 1 diabetes. Since then, her eating habits are not what they should be. All she ever wants to eat are crackers. My daughter is going out of her mind because the child refuses to eat. We have tried everything, but nothing works. Please help us to solve this huge problem.

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