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Hi letty,

You can find all kinds of helpful information here: Diabetic Diet. Hope that helps.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Could you tell me if you can send me any information such as diet plans, cookbooks, etc. in the mail?

-- Contributed by: letty@sjcworknet.org

Hi Benny,

I recommend first, that your mother follow her doctors recommendations. You are so right, that many people don't understand all the names by which sugar can hide in an ingredients list. One of the reasons your mother prefers the Ensure is that it is tasty and sweet. It's not just her. Many of us tend to make unhealthy selections based on our tastes and preferences. The sad result is that it is a detriment to our health.

Another option is to get your mother back to eating some whole foods and not to depend on supplements like this as her main dietary source of nutrition.

Good luck. It's not easy.


-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hello. I'm writing on behalf of my diabetic (type 2) mother. Though I'm from Israel, I would like to ask about a well known American product: ENSURE PLUS (produced by "Abbott", Illinois), which is today my mother's main and favorite food during the day. I'm referring also to one of Joel Berman answers, in your website, while he mentions ***CORN SYRUP SOLIDS**** one of this food ingredients. He includes it in the "sugar list" products (He writes there: "What some people don't realize is that sugar goes by many names when it comes to ingredient lists.

On the other hand, here, in Israel, this product is formally given in hospitals and by doctors, also to diabetic patients.

Recently, my mother's sugar levels are jumping high and down. An endocrinologist checked my mom and after consulting with a diabetic nurse, decided to stop this ENSURE use, and to give another product (Glucerna) which is produced also by Abbott.

Unfortunately, my mother prefers much more the ENSURE (again: her main food!), and secondly – it is much more expensive.

Can you give me any advice?

Thanks.

Benny Yacobi

-- Contributed by: Benny yacobi

Hi Joel,

Dates are 103 on the glycemic index. This number indicates how fast a food is likely to raise your blood sugar. If you're experiencing low blood sugar, you would choose to eat a carb that will raise your blood sugar quickly. If your blood sugar tends to spike after eating dates you'd want to choose something with a lower glycemic index. The impact a food has on the blood sugar depends on a variety of factors including ripeness, fiber and fat content, time of day, blood insulin levels, and recent activity. Use the Glycemic Index is one tool available to help control your diabetes, but it is best to talk over specifics with your doctor.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi - I am interested in the use of fresh or dried dates in cases of low sugar (instead of taking some chocolate or orange juice). I di insulin and sometimes get low sugar. I know that dates have high sugar content. Can you help me with this or point me the right way to find some papres on this. I have searched the web without much success. Thanks

-- Contributed by: Joel Berman

Hi Vera,

Remember that a diabetic diet does not necessarily mean a ‘sugar free’ diet. Sugar can be included if it is part of a balanced, healthy diet. However, it is wise to cut back on sugary foods and drinks. Recipes for dietetic desserts abound on the internet as well as in numerous cookbooks. Plus stores in the U.S. offer a variety of dietary delights appropriate for the diabetic diet. Check with your health care provider for guidance as to what to eat and what not to eat. Here's a bit of info that may help you know what you'd like to ask:

Many manufacturers produce sugar free treats that can be enjoyed on the diabetic diet. However, read food labels. Start with the list of ingredients. Watch for heart-healthy ingredients like:

  • Whole-wheat flour
  • Soy
  • Oats
  • Monounsaturated fats like: olive, canola or peanut oils

Of course you want to avoid ingredients such as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil and sugar. What some people don't realize is that sugar goes by many names when it comes to ingredient lists. These names include:

  • brown sugar
  • buttered syrup
  • cane-juice crystals
  • cane sugar
  • caramel
  • carob syrup
  • corn syrup
  • corn syrup solids
  • date sugar
  • dextran
  • dextrose
  • diatase
  • diastatic malt
  • ethyl maltol
  • fructose
  • fruit juice
  • fruit juice concentrate
  • glucose
  • glucose solids
  • golden sugar
  • golden syrup
  • grape sugar
  • high-fructose corn syrup
  • honey
  • invert sugar
  • lactose
  • malt syrup
  • maltodextrin
  • maltose
  • mannitol
  • molasses
  • raw sugar
  • refiner's syrup
  • sorbitol
  • sorghum syrup
  • sucrose
  • sugar
  • turbinado sugar
  • yellow sugar

Main ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. This means the first ingredient on the list is the "main ingredient". So if sugar is listed within the first three ingredients it it's best to avoid it. Ingredients of lesser amount follow.

As for specific products produced with the diabetic diet in mind. Here are a few:

  • Sweet'N Low Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
  • Coboss Dark Chocolate Diabetic Bar (40 g)
  • SugaSure Chocolate Almond Nutrition Bar
  • Coboss Milk Chocolate Diabetic Bar (40g)
  • Sugar Free, Milk Chocolate Pecan Turtles by A Bountiful Harvest
-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

How can I get information of diabetic food because of I had heard that now in America there are a lot of food products for diabetes person such chocolate and snack for diabetes people. Please suggest me how can I get that this information. 

Thank you so much.
-- Contributed by: verapun@gmail.com
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