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Is Postprandial Blood Sugar Level Of 170 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My mother is diabetic (sugar 170 for PP) and has borderline cholesterol. Can you please advise on the dos and donts especially with respect to food. Is consumption of almonds, walnuts and peanuts advisable (considering her borderline cholesterol) and if so how many per day?
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Any diabetic and person with high cholesterol need only to restrict the carbohydrates and fatty foods.
In detail
1. Avoid fruits, sweets and rice
2. Diet should comprise more of vegetables
3. Late night meal is not advisable
4. Binge eating should be avoided
5. Meal timings should be followed
Avoid dry fruits and peanuts as they are loaded with cholesterol and calories.
Hope, I answered your query.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Regards,
Diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Any diabetic and person with high cholesterol need only to restrict the carbohydrates and fatty foods.
In detail
1. Avoid fruits, sweets and rice
2. Diet should comprise more of vegetables
3. Late night meal is not advisable
4. Binge eating should be avoided
5. Meal timings should be followed
Avoid dry fruits and peanuts as they are loaded with cholesterol and calories.
Hope, I answered your query.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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