Suggest Diet To Be Followed For Diabetes Type II

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2014

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Question : HI there. I have Diabetes Type II. Can you please advise me about a book giving advice about good diet habits. I am a 54 YO male who (at present) shows no signs of any related side effects. Thank You, Ian

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Following suggestions for diabetic books.... Detailed Answer: Hi Ian, I am happy to know that you have decided to go for healthy diet habits for controlling your type 2 diabetes. I also advise my diabetic patients to also follow healthy lifestyle habits: - get more physically involved - avoid alcohol/smoking and to use herbal supplements. Altogether, they will help control your blood sugar. With regards to advice about good diet habits, you can follow the American Diabetes Associations guidelines at the following link: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/diabetes-meal-plans-and-a-healthy-diet.html The following will provide some books choices for diet&foods for diabetics: http://www.shopdiabetes.org/Categories/8-Diabetes-Books-Cookbooks-And-Recipes-Meal-Planning-And-Nutrition.aspx Hope it was of help! Let me know if you need further assistance! Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (9 hours later)

Thanks for your help. I am particularly interested in the diet supplement approach. I may very well look into purchasing these on the internet. Best wishes, Ian.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Glad to know I was of help! Detailed Answer: Hi Ian, Happy to know I was of help! All the best! Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar