Diabetes Type 2 Complete Food Management Program

by Shafer, Sherri

• ISBN13: 9780761532521
• ISBN10: 0761532528
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-06
• Publisher: Harmony

Summary

Now YouCanKeep Diabetes Under Control It's simple: If you have type 2 diabetes, theonlyway to ward off serious symptoms is to keep your blood sugar within acceptable levels. So how can you do it? Through proper nutrition,the master keyto controlling blood sugar. You need to understand which foods to eat, when to eat them, and in what amounts, and at the same time, establish regular exercise habits to optimize your health. Inside is everthing you need to know about managing type 2 diabetes through proper nutrition. From how to handle the initial diagnosis to discussions on every major dietary component, you'll uncover the science behind treating diabetes the right way. Inside, everything you need to know about nutrition and diabetes, including: How can exercise and weight management improve my blood sugar control? What can I do to lower my cholesterol and blood pressure? How can I lose weight and keep it off? Should I count carbohydrates? Can I eat sugar, and are artificial sweeteners safe? How much protein should I eat? Is it okay to consume alcohol? Do I need supplements? How can I read and understand food labels? What's the best way to treat low blood sugar? "A timely and comprehensive roadmap to improving blood glucose control and reducing diabetes complications through simple modifications of diet and lifestyle." Susan Carter, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.,Stanford University Hospital "An excellent book! Sherri Shafer draws on her extensive personal experience in nutritional management to make the dietary approach a very practical one. She doesn't emphasize the complete alteration of diet, but instead, how diet can be modified within the framework of an individual's personal preferences." Raghu Mirmira, M.D., Ph.D.,assistant professor, University of Virginia Diabetes Center

Author Biography

<b>Sherri Shafer</b> is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. She teaches classes on diabetes self-management and provides individual counseling for people with diabetes. She lives with her family in Pacifica, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction: Dealing with the Diagnosis	xvi
Diabetes Defined	1	(12)
The different types of diabetes
The signs and symptoms of diabetes
How diabetes is diagnosed
Complications
Paths to Control	13	(26)
Introducing the diabetes team
A healthful diet and exercise--the foundation to treating type 2 diabetes
Diabetes medications
Monitoring blood sugar
Blood sugar log form
The check-up checklist
Personal health-care log
Basic Nutrition Principles	39	(10)
The goals of Medical Nutrition Therapy for people with diabetes
Dietary guidelines
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Importance of water
Highlights on nutrition guidelines for Americans
Personal Profile	49	(10)
Your Personal Assessment Data Form
Calculating appropriate weight for height
Body mass index (BMI)
Waist circumference
Waist-hip ratio
Estimating calorie requirements
Food Label Lingo	59	(10)
Reading food labels
A word about sugar
Listing of ingredients
The lowdown on label terminology
Health claims
When food labels are not required
Carbohydrates Count	69	(18)
What are carbohydrates?
The importance of carbohydrate
Dietary sources of carbohydrate
Do all carbohydrates affect the blood sugar the same way?
Recommended carbohydrate intakes
Timing is everything
Matching meals with medications
Carbohydrate counting
The exchange system
Book list for carbohydrate counting and menu planning
Protein Provisions	87	(14)
What are proteins?
The importance of protein
Dietary sources of protein
Recommended protein intake
Counting grams of protein
Restricting protein for kidney disease
Protein considerations in the vegetarian diet
Lower-fat protein sources
Possible health consequences related to excessive protein intake
Focusing on Fat	101	(16)
What are fats?
Types of fat
The importance of fat
Dietary sources of fat
Recommended fat intake
Counting grams of fat
Possible health risks associated with excess fat intake
Reducing fat intake
Fat replacers
Weight Matters	117	(22)
Excess calories add up to excess weight
Eating a balanced diet
Setting realistic weight loss goals
Changing behaviors
Using exchange lists to plan menus for specific calorie ranges
Sample exchange system meal plans
Weight loss programs
Very low calorie diets
Fad diets
100 tips for successful weight management
Locating a registered dietitian in your area
The Fitness Forum	139	(16)
The health benefits of exercise
Exercise: a key treatment for type 2 diabetes
Medical clearance
The safety checklist
Increasing your daily activity level
Building your exercise routine
Choosing your activities
Types of exercise
Frequency, intensity, and duration
Warming up and cooling down
Caution! When to stop exercising
Strategies for staying with it
Tracking your progress
Cardiac Health: Getting to the Heart of the Matter	155	(18)
Cholesterol and fats in the blood
The risk factors for heart disease
Tackling the risk factors
Cholesterol and fats in food
Soluble fiber
Summary of heart-healthy dietary tips
The Pressure's On: Controlling Hypertension	173	(14)
Understanding blood pressure
What do the numbers mean?
Who gets high blood pressure?
What are the risk factors?
Treating high blood pressure
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Keep active
Limit alcohol
Limit salt
Other dietary tips to improve blood pressure
Treating high blood pressure with medication
Summary
Kids Get Type 2, Too	187	(20)
High fat diets and sedentary lifestyles contribute to childhood obesity
Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes in childhood
Screening for diabetes in children
Who's at risk and should be screened?
The screening test
Sorting out the type of diabetes
Treatment goals for children with diabetes
Treatment strategies
Parenting pointers
Education and medical follow-up
Meal planning
Physical activity
Medications
Support systems
Diabetes in the school setting
Preventing type 2 diabetes in children
Book list
Diabetes and Pregnancy: Twice As Important	207	(24)
The difference between type 2 diabetes in pregnancy and gestational diabetes
Why tight blood sugar control is critically important
Planning your pregnancy
Once you are pregnant
Blood sugar targets
Weight gain goals
Dietary guidelines
Calories, carbs, protein, fat, fiber, and sodium
Dietary strategies for controlling blood sugar
Vital vitamins and mighty minerals
Common dietary concerns
Tips for digestive discomforts
Exercise
Medications
After the baby is born
The Golden Years	231	(14)
Blood sugar control is important at all ages
Diabetes in the elderly: a growing concern
Health care
Clinic visits
Medications
Self care
Nutritional considerations
Exercise considerations
Blood sugar monitoring
Community Resources
How Sweet It Is: A Look at Sugars and Sweeteners	245	(8)
Sugar
Other calorie-containing sweeteners
Fructose
Sugar alcohols
Stevia
Artificial sweeteners
Recipe conversions between sugar and artificial sweeteners
The Lowdown on Low Blood Sugar	253	(10)
What is hypoglycemia?
What causes hypoglycemia?
The body's response to low blood sugar
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Treating hypoglycemia
Preventing hypoglycemia
Fiber Facts	263	(8)
Soluble fiber
Insoluble fiber
Benefits and sources of fiber
Fiber content of select foods
Alcohol Advice	271	(6)
Alcohol metabolism
Alcohol's effect on the triglycerides (blood fats)
Alcohol's effect on the liver
Alcohol's effect on the blood sugar
Alcohol's effect on weight
Liquor: A look at calories and carbs
General warnings
Alternative Therapies	277	(18)
Plants and herbs that claim to treat diabetes
Chromium, magnesium, and vanadium
Antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium
Eat Well, Be Well	295	(24)
Reducing fat intake
Shopping lowfat
Lowfat cooking
Lowfat restaurant tips
Lowfat on the go (fast food, airlines)
Reducing cholesterol intake
Reducing sodium intake
Shopping low-sodium
Low-sodium cooking
Low-sodium restaurant tips
Reducing sugar intake
Strategies for special occasions and holidays
Appendix A: Excerpts from the Exchange Lists	319	(12)
Appendix B: Measurements and Conversions	331	(2)
Appendix C: Important Contacts	333	(4)
Index	337