IS anyone diabetic?!
Question: I need some tips on being a 14 year old diabetic Is there any good sweats out there for diabetics im a type 1 so any of your anwser will probley help alot Thank you very much
Answers: I need some tips on being a 14 year old diabetic Is there any good sweats out there for diabetics im a type 1 so any of your anwser will probley help alot Thank you very much
For diabetics, live is fraught with temptations. Candy is everywhere. Your well-meaning co-workers bring in plates of cookies that taunt you from the break room. You've got invitations to party after party where it seems like the foods were chosen either to test your will or spite you.
But before you decide to give everyone a piece of coal and hibernate through the holidays, you should know that being diabetic doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite seasonal foods.
During the holidays, don't deprive yourself for heaven's sake. If there's something you want to eat during the holidays, whether it's English toffee or rum balls or what have you, you can eat it. You've just got to plan ahead.
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Joining in the Fun
Although sweets are often considered a diabetic's worst enemy, managing diabetes is more complicated than simply avoiding sugar. For instance, other carbohydrates -- like a serving of mashed potatoes -- can cause a surge in blood sugar just like a candy bar. It's the total number of carbohydrates that counts and not the form you're eating them in. Fat, which abounds in holiday cooking, should also be kept to a minimum.
So what should you be eating during the holidays? "As at any time of the year, you should be eating a healthy, balanced diet low in saturated fat,You should be getting a good amount of fiber and complex carbohydrates.
That can be tricky during the holidays.You don't need to eliminate foods, since a good meal plan balances different types foods and outlaws none.
Planning Ahead
While the holidays are a time when you have less control over what food is put in front of you, you've still got control over what you actually choose to eat. Don't allow the usual high-fat and high-sugar holiday party fare to take you by surprise. If you're going to a party or a holiday meal, go prepared.
Know your own limits. "Every diabetic is different,and you need to figure out the balance of different foods that works for you.Although counting grams every day may be difficult, you should have a general sense of what combinations of carbohydrates, fats, and fiber work.
Try to anticipate the kind of food that you'll encounter at a party. For instance, if you know that your mom is making a favorite pie for dessert, plan your meals and medication during the day accordingly so that you can have a slice. You don't have to deny yourself if you think ahead.
If you're really concerned that there won't be food at a party that you can eat, consider eating a snack beforehand.
Another good alternative is to bring a dish with you that you know you can eat. Given that there are 17 million diabetics in America, there are a number of recipes and cookbooks for people with diabetes. In general, consider reducing sugar or using a sugar replacement in sweets and use pureed fruit as a substitute for fat in baked goods. Your host will surely appreciate the gesture, and you'll be able to relax knowing that you won't go hungry.
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if you're diagnosed diabetic type I. you need to be very careful of what you eat, the best thing for you to do is ask your physician or a dietitian... be safe coz its a complicated type of disease but don't worry, you'll be fine
You can eat anything you want, just make sure you know the carb grams so you can take the appropriate insulin injection for it.
My Endo said to never deprive yourself. If you want a piece of chocolate cake with fudge icing, have only a small serving.
But the more insulin you have to take to cover the sweets the fatter you will get. So be warned that being able to cover the carb grams with insulin has it's penalties too!!
Go to the store and find one of those little inexpensive Carb Counter books. Really learn the grams of carbs in each of the foods you want to eat. I count only the total carbs, not the fiber carbs to be subtracted. I hate to take more insulin than I really need because it adds up on the scale!! and costs me a half hour on the treadmill or walking for every 15 grams or unit of insulin!!!
I think the best thing you can do for yourself is to go on an insulin pump. I was 15 when I started on mine and I know I could have been a few years younger and still dealt with it fine. It gives you a lot more freedom to eat when you want and the amount that you want. Now that I am able to give the exact right amount of insulin whenever I want, I don't hesitate to have a little ice cream or something like that once in a while. It all comes down to reading the back of the package and figuring out how many carbohydrates are in whatever you are eating. You'll learn how your body reacts to certain foods and be in very good control of your diabetes. Sometimes if I'm going to have something with sugar, I set my pump to deliver the insulin 15-20 minutes before I even eat it to fend off any spikes in my blood sugar. You still have to be really careful about what you eat, but if there are a few times when you want to have something you normally wouldn't you can do it with careful preparation. The insulin pump will give you freedom through high school and college that you never thought possible.