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February 23, 2019
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Members responded to a question about whether uncontrolled type 2 diabetes is stress-related or food-related, with the consensus being that... Read more

Members responded to a question about whether uncontrolled type 2 diabetes is stress-related or food-related, with the consensus being that while genetics and stress play meaningful roles, diet and portion control remain essential for managing blood sugar effectively. Several members offered practical guidance, including checking nutrition labels for hidden carbs in yogurt and granola, avoiding sugary drinks and processed foods, learning proper portion sizes, testing blood sugar regularly with a glucometer, and limiting carbs at dinner when the body is less active. A recurring theme was the acknowledgment that managing diabetes requires real effort and lifestyle changes, but members emphasized that with time and routine it becomes more manageable, and that understanding your own body's responses to different foods is key to gaining control.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Most yoghurts are high in sugar. That's what gives them their
thickness and flavour. Look for ones with no sugar added (but they do have artificial sweeteners), or buy natural yogurt and, if necessary, flavour it with Stevia. Try to avoid fruit juice as a sweetener as it is high in sugar.

April 6, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

My cardiologist told me that inherited diabetes is not food eaten. It's inherited so not to let it stress me.

February 25, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

While stress can make diabetes worse, It isn't the cause. That's wishful thinking. Sticking your head in the sand isn't going to make it go away. You need to make changes now if you want to avoid unpleasant consequences. Once you learn what you can and can't eat (and we are all different in that respect), it gets easier. I know those are some big changes and none of us wanted to make them. Start by cutting the sugary drinks. They're loaded with carbs and carbs are a diabetic's enemy. Then back off on breads, rice, pasta, cereal, potatoes and processed foods, Learn about portion size and nutrition labels. Get a glucometer and start tracking your numbers. If it sounds like a lot of work, it is. It does get more routine though and then you don't notice it so much. Take care.

March 6, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Fried foods are a Nono..

March 2, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

You need to still watch what you eat.

February 27, 2019

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