I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and was told by my doctor to lose some weight?
What is a better diet for diabetics , weghtwatchers or Atkins , or is there a better one out there
and what makes one plan better than the others as far as diabetes goes
A balanced diet that follows the ADA guidelines is good. You should probley think in the neighborhood of 1600-1800 calories. Don't forget to add a bit of exercise too.
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see a dietitian for a diabetic diet=the reason Doc wants you to lose weight is so your sugars will go into the normal range again =good luck and hope it works for you
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Diet for diabetes is better for you as diabetes is a serious condition that requires a specific diet. Weight watchers and Atkins will not tailor to your specific needs. And Atkins is especially a very bad example of a diet, it is very unhealthily and dangerous fad.
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Weight Watchers is a good diet, but I am sure there are Diabetic diets available out there. What makes one plan better than another as far as diabetes goes is balance. That's actually true as far as any diet goes.
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Stay away from fad diets like that. Instead eat healthy by reducing sugar, fat and, calorie intake and then exercise.
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Actually, if I were you, I'd see a nutritionist. The different diets don't always give you, being a diabetic, what you need and at the proper times and in the proper amounts. Weightwatchers is good because it is portion controlled but you need to speak to someone about when you need to eat certain types of food (carbs, proteins, fats)…. the times you eat things and in what sequences are vital for the digestion and how they are used in your body — that is a big deal for diabetics….
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I would not try any "cookie cutter" diets as a diabetic. Consult your physician as he/she can give you a good idea of what you should be consuming that will be healthy for you. These other diets, weightwatchers/jenny craig/atkins/etc, will probably be more detrimental. Most of them involve pre-made foods that have all of the natural vitamins/minerals/etc stripped from them so they have a longer shelf life. Stay away from them! Go to the grocery store and buy fresh ingredients and make your own food. And, of course, involve some sort of physical activity with this *new food* (notice i didn't say diet). Moderate activity, 20-30 minutes 3-4 days a week, should do it. Even if you briskly walk, it'll help!
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If you are going for a plan, weightwatchers would be better (for anybody). Weightwatchers is more balanced. Atkins is a high protein low carb diet, which has caused kidney problems for a lot of people. Diabetics allready are at risk for kidney problems. Whatever you try, make sure you drink lots of water and exercise.
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i would try suzanne sommers diet….you can still eat regular food! my grandma had diabetes and she couldnt even walk and she lost 100 lbs on that diet!…
in general foods that arent obvious that you need to stay away from are
potatoes
beets
carrots
and corn
they have alot of natural sugar in them!
good luck!!
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I have type 2 diabetes which I had a very hard time controlling until I discovered the g.i. diet. It is a sensible diet that is easy to stick to. Visit the website:
http://www.gidiet.com/
On about a month on it, I lowered my a1c from 8.9 to 7.9.
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The best diet plan for diabetes patient is called the trasition kit.
This system is a clinically-proven method of weight management based on the glycemic index of foods, behavior modification and exercise. Glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly foods impact blood sugar levels.
This theory proves that it doesn't matter how many calories you consume daily, it matters the most depends on how many sugar or carbohydrates you consume daily. They have the biggest impact to increase blood sugar. When blood sugar increase, your brain will tell your body to store fat. That's the reason why most of the people counting how many calories they consume daily but still gain weight.
The Transitions Low Glycemic Food Book is an easy-to-use guide to help you identify common low glycemic foods and beverages. It is designed to be used at home or on the go as your first resource whenever you want to select a food that can help you reach your weight loss, health and dietary goals.
Other helpful nutritional supplements aiding weight lose include Carbohydrate Absorption Inhibitor, Stimulant-free Fat Conversion Inhibitor, etc.
Change your lifestyle and lose weight in a fast and healthy way! Good luck to you!
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Transition kit
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Losing weight for diabetics is different from general losing weight since it could cause complications. The best way is to work with a nutritionist or a certified diabetic educator and your doctor could refer you to either.
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It's amazing. Millions of diabetics and a billion different answers on how to control BG. I always wonder why it's so diffcult for T2's to control their BG after YEARS on a particular "diet" they claim works. You'd be surprised at the number of diabetic oral meds I fill in a day.
T2's don't need a "special" diet. A healthy lifestyle that helps non-diabetics would also help a T2. That means exercise, minimal consumption of bad/fast acting/refined carbs, increased dietary fiber intake, and an increase of good fats.
I wouldn't follow the ADA's recommendation of a high carb diet. That absolutely makes no sense to me.
There a TON of diabetic forums you can join. Read and learn.
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I'm a Doctor of Pharmacy.
If a choice between WW and Atkins, then definitely Atkins.
Check out the books Atkins Diabetes Revolution and also Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution
http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/1/1/14
Other information:
http://weightoftheevidence.blogspot.com/2006/08/should-we-debate-diet-for-diabetes.html
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=other.diseases.ailments&conitem=4a935e4e40fae010VgnVCM20000012281eac____
http://weightoftheevidence.blogspot.com/2007/04/weight-loss-cholesterol-and-blood-sugar.html#links
http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/3/1/22
"In summary, a reduced carbohydrate diet is an effective tool in the management in motivated obese patients with type 2 diabetes. The effect is generally retained after almost 2 years. There has been no evidence of a negative cardiovascular effect among the 16 subjects."
http://www.springerlink.com/content/v720m444015q760n/?p=c5734cb9dd394dd7a0ef803c03bc3dba&pi=0
"This study shows the beneficial effects of ketogenic diet in obese diabetic subjects following its long-term administration. Furthermore, it demonstrates that in addition to its therapeutic value, low carbohydrate diet is safe to use for a longer period of time in obese diabetic subjects. "
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A balanced diet that follows the ADA guidelines is good. You should probley think in the neighborhood of 1600-1800 calories. Don't forget to add a bit of exercise too.
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