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Hi Rosetta,

First of all it is important that Caleb be under the supervision of a health care practitioner, but as a basic rule here are some things that can help promote better health:

Look at the ratio of what you consume in your diet. Take into consideration:

  • Water intake (drink plenty of water)
  • Carbohydrate and sugar intake
  • Ratio of proteins to carbohydrates
  • Vegetable intake - Vegetables contain minerals and fiber and play an important role because most vegetables and fruits are alkaline forming.

Make sure children eat vegetables especially leafy greens and get rid of most of the carbohydrates, starches and drinks like fruit juices and sodas. It's also important to teach a diabetic child that there are consequences to making poor food choices. This way when the parent or guardian is not around, they will make better choices.

Overall it's best to drink plenty of water and eat vegetables while avoiding sweets and junk food.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Julia Ann,

You'll want to check with your doctor before making changes to your diet, but it is important to note that how your body reacts to fruit based on several factors like the difference between eating fruit after a high-fat meal or sipping fruit juice on an empty stomach. Here are other factors that come into play:

  • Your blood glucose level when you eat the fruit
  • Whether the fruit is cooked or raw
  • How much diabetes medication you have in your body

Every person's individual make up is different too. You need to learn to pay attention to your body's reactions to learn how fruit works in you. Blood glucose monitoring can help you to identify how fruit works in your body. Ask yourself these questions:

  • Does eating fruit in the morning make it harder to keep blood glucose controlled through the day?
  • Does a particular fruit make your blood glucose soar?
  • Does a piece of fruit in the afternoon give you just enough carbohydrate to last until dinner?

To monitor your blood glucose in relation to fruit check the serving size (don't cheat), eat your fruit, and then check your glucose level about 1 ½ - 2 hours later.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

her son named caleb who is sugar diabetic that need her to help him what kind he can take good foods for him ..he is 6 years old ....thanks

-- Contributed by: Rosetta

I am a diabetic and I need to lose some weigh....right now I am 172, but I am a short woman 4 feet 11 inches tall. Can I drink unsweetened orange juice and apple juice? What kind of drinks can I have? Let me know. I also need to know what fruit I can take Have.

-- Contributed by: JULIA ANN

Hi Monica,

You can visit Dr. Cohen's website to sign up for his free newsletter for more information, or to contact him directly.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I want to come to the free presentation of Dr Cohen lifestyle. Please let me know and where?

-- Contributed by: monica norman
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