diabetes diet

[James]

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me?

I was just wondering what some of the challenges teens have with following a diabetes diet. I don't have diabetes myself, but have a friend who does, and just want to understand a bit more about it so that I can be of help to him.

I was wondering if someone might be able share with me some of the positive and negative consequences about following a diabetes diet?

Thank you

James

[Jeff]

There is no "diabetes diet" per se, at least there need not be. Everyone, including people with diabetes, should eat a healthy diet.

The big difference is that people with diabetes need to know how many carbohydrates they eat, so they can match the carbs with the correct amount of insulin.

[faithe113001]

He is very right. A lot of people think that all diabetics have to follow a rigid diet, when really, most of the time they don't.

It's hard sometimes to remember to cover your carbs. If you don't, you end up with a big high sugar later. Is your friend type 1 or 2? Also, what kind of treatment is he on (pills, shots, pump...)? That would probably allow us to more fully answer your question.

[LalaLora272]

Ive been diabetic like ages... && 2 Be honest I eat what I like when I like .. I just make sure my blood sugar is okay and that if I know Im gna eat more than normal I inject more