Some people with diabetes have been taught to count carbohydrates as a way of controlling their weight (so have some people who have tried the Atkins and other diets like it). Read More
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Jun8
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Jun8
Sugar does worsen diabetes–it makes your blood sugar go up, followed by an insulin surge, followed by a sugar crash, and crankiness, irritability, hunger, and sleuthing near the vending machine or refrigerator. Read More
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Jun8
Which foods are good for treating the metabolic syndrome?
Posted in: Diabetes, Food FAQ's, High Cholesterol, Hypertension
Foods that are rich in nutrients and low in calories. Eat whole grain cereals, made with oats. Try more beans, lentils and peas. Read More
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Jun8
Yes—a high calorie, very lowfat, high (simple) carb diet can worsen the metabolic syndrome, and probably cause it. A high carbohydrate diet causes the over secretion of insulin. Insulin has 2 main functions—putting glucose into cells for energy, and storing fat.
Fatty meats and whole-milk dairy products don’t help. Neither do fried foods, especially those fried in fryer oil or shortening or both. Butter and anything made with hydrogenated fats—most hard as a log margarines, commercially baked cookies, cakes, pastries.
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Jun8
Can I prevent metabolic syndrome if it runs in my family?
Posted in: Diabetes, Food FAQ's, High Cholesterol, Hypertension
Yes. Family members who are sedentary or obese or both are more likely to develop this disease. The way to prevent it is with regular exercise, and with weight (especially fat) loss.
