A diabetes question i forgot to ask my doctor?!
Question: i just found out im type 2 diabetic and ive had so many questions and this one should have been my first. i found out when i was sick with the flu....
are there any over the counter things i should avoid now that im diabetic? is there anything that could make me go high/low and i wouldnt know it? for example if i have a headache, are there certain things i should take or avoid? how about colds and such. i usually take cold tablets depending on the symtoms. will it say on labels if i should avoid them?
does anyone know of any good websites for diabeties cooking? i love to cook and entertain and now i know i have to make alot of adjustments to my diet. i would only like sites people have actually tried.
Answers: i just found out im type 2 diabetic and ive had so many questions and this one should have been my first. i found out when i was sick with the flu....
are there any over the counter things i should avoid now that im diabetic? is there anything that could make me go high/low and i wouldnt know it? for example if i have a headache, are there certain things i should take or avoid? how about colds and such. i usually take cold tablets depending on the symtoms. will it say on labels if i should avoid them?
does anyone know of any good websites for diabeties cooking? i love to cook and entertain and now i know i have to make alot of adjustments to my diet. i would only like sites people have actually tried.
Apart from consulting the www sites recommended by the other answerers you could enroll in a local diabetes club. Almost all manufacturers of diabetes 2 medicines sponsor them and they provide a wealth of info about the latest medicines, cooking and some have monthly meetings acting as self help groups.
The website http://www.diabetes.org is a wealth of information. There is a lot of information there regarding diabetes. They have recipes also.
The main thing is over the counter cough syrup, they make special cough syrup for diabetics your pharmacist should be able to help you find it.
The Simple Explanation.
There are two primary causes of diabetes:
1) a long-term diet that has been high in carbohydrates and
2) nutritional deficiencies.