Good and Bad Fruits

[GlennJr]

I am new to all of this and having a very difficult time learning exactly what to eat and what not too. Is there someone out there who can fill me in on good and bad foods. I have for years been in pre-diabetes status but now it appears that my sugar is up all of the time. When I call myself eating right my sugar really wants to go crazy. I am totally lost, please help!!!:confused:

[xMenace]

It's time to see your doctor and probably go on meds. This thing progresses. You can't manage with diet and exercise forever.

The best thing you can do is test 2 hours after eating and come to your own conclusions about what's good and bad. Test more frequently if you can. Unfortunately we can behave differently, so what works for me may not work for you. Also try mixing slow acting foods and proteins/fats into the mix.

I found this document educational: http://www.mendosa.com/DiabetesAndDiet.pdf

Oh, and welcome. :)

[princesslinda]

Hi Glenn, welcome to the forum! You'll find lots of great information and support here.

Many of us have found that eating a lower carb diet helps keep blood sugars at a better level. For me, I avoid bread/rice/potatoes/pasta/sugar and for the most part eat salads, green veggies, sweet potatoes, lean meats, seafood. I usally have eggs or a S. Beach b/fast bar for breakfast. Snacks are usually s/f pudding or s/f jello or the occ. piece of dark chocolate.

As far a fruits are concerned, different folks have different tolerances. I can eat a serving of cantaloupe or watermelon, a small apple, 1/2 a banana or a pear without a large rise in blood sugar (not all at once though;) ). I know that grapes, peaches and pineapple are fruits I don't tolerate very well. I know this because i've eaten the food and checked my blood sugar two hrs after the first bite. That's the best way to learn your individual tolerances.

Has your doctor discussed putting you on a medication to help you control you blood sugar? Are you getting regular exercise? Diabetes is a progressive disease, and most of us will at some point need changes or additions in our medications. That doesn't make us a "bad" diabetic...a bad diabetic is someone who DOESN'T seek help when they can't go it alone. My goal is to have good blood sugars, whether on diet/exercise, oral meds or insulin.

Keep posting and asking questions and you'll learn a lot.

[Penny]

I am new to all of this and having a very difficult time learning exactly what to eat and what not too. Is there someone out there who can fill me in on good and bad foods. I have for years been in pre-diabetes status but now it appears that my sugar is up all of the time. When I call myself eating right my sugar really wants to go crazy. I am totally lost, please help!!!:confused:

Hi Glenn, I understand your problem. I went through the same thing. I finally figured out I needed to keep records of what I ate and when, and test more often. I soon have a rough idea about what most foods do to my BS, most of the time. But it still changes. I can eat a small banana alone, and not have a problem, but if I eat it with breakfast, I go real high. I have not found a cereal that does not cause a problem. I find that counting carbs works the best for me, and that I cannot have more than 20/30 per meal. I am older though and I have a theory that younger people can get by with more. The important thing is to test often, try to keep track of how and when you have highs or lows. It will get easier. :)

[Alice]

I dislike hearing the words "good" and "bad" when related to diabetics, their food and their lifestyles. (Not aimed at anyone on this thread, but the mention of "good fruits" and "bad fruits" just reminded me that this is almost the only disease where those words run rampant. I most often hear "she's not a good diabetic" or "she eats foods that are bad"...drives me up the wall.

I think medication is the answer to eliminating some of these words from our vocabulary. It's a disease...not an eating disorder. All fruits (unless they are injected with vodka!) are good for us. We need the nutrients. Yes, some are more glycemic than others, but none are "good or bad"...ok, off my soap box.

[painthorse]

I dislike hearing the words "good" and "bad" when related to diabetics, their food and their lifestyles. (Not aimed at anyone on this thread, but the mention of "good fruits" and "bad fruits" just reminded me that this is almost the only disease where those words run rampant. I most often hear "she's not a good diabetic" or "she eats foods that are bad"...drives me up the wall.

I think medication is the answer to eliminating some of these words from our vocabulary. It's a disease...not an eating disorder. All fruits (unless they are injected with vodka!) are good for us. We need the nutrients. Yes, some are more glycemic than others, but none are "good or bad"...ok, off my soap box.

I completely agree. It's not a matter of good/bad - more like eat more or eat less. I enjoy almost all foods(except those nasty black olives!) and eat in varying amounts depending on my reaction. Testing is the only way to tell.

[kgm0612]

Hi GlennJr & welcome to the forum.

A diabetic can basically eat anything, as long as they eat in moderation. But......no 2 diabetics are alike, so what works for me, may or may not work for someone else. The best way to find out how well you do with a particular food is to test before you eat it and 2 hours after.

Try limiting your carbohydrate intake and get in some exercise if you're not already doing so.

Karen

[shockme]

hi glenn and welcome to df! ditto to the advice given...take care,trish

[rzrbks]

I have Really, Really had a hard time not posting one of my "Patented" answers here----------------I'm so proud of me:D

[Tucker]

[QUOTE=Alice;253180]

All fruits (unless they are injected with vodka!) are good for us. QUOTE]


Whats wrong with injecting a bit of vodka? Helps keep the number down Lady! ;)