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Suggest Diet To Be Taken In Pre-diabetes
Question: Hello, I have just been told I am pre-diabetic. What foods should I be eating? I am about 10-15 lbs. overweight (5' 6", 148 lbs.). Thanks! XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
i am very sorry about your condition.
As per your height and weight your BMI is 23.9.
I am very happy to say that this BMI is very normal at your age.
Since you are in state of pre diabetes its advisable to reduce 5-6 lbs.
The best part is your are physically active which is more important than reduction of weight.This kind of daily physical activity is very important for your bone health.
But i suggest you to take calcium supplementation daily.
maintenance of good weight is important to control your blood pressure and thyroid.
total calorie intake should be 1200-1250kcal
Regarding diet kindly follow some points
1.Avoid all kinds of refined carbohydrates like sugar
2.Take all kind of fresh veggies kindly restrict use of potato and sweet potato.
3.instead of white bread go for brown bread or multi grain bread.
4.alcohol can be taken in a moderate quantity,Try avoiding wine and beer.
5. avoid all kinds of carbonated drinks they are not good for your bone health.
6.low fat milk can be consumed about 200ml per day
7.low fat cheese and low fat yogurt can be taken.
8. daily you can take a small cup of almonds,walnuts,pista and penuts which are good for your good cholesterol.
9.daily take only one fruit,avoid banana and XXXXXXX ...if you like take only minimal quantity
10.you can take protein like fish,meat,chicken 200 grams twice weekly
11.alternate days you can take 2 egg white...pls discard yolk(yellow) since it contains bad cholesterol
12.use olive and sunflower oil for cooking.
13.prefer grill than oil fry.
14.occasionally you can take ice creams and dark chocolate
15.take good amount of green leaf veggies to avoid constipation
this steps can stop your progression from prediabetes to diabetes.
Dr Vamsi XXXXXXX
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo hospitals
diet and exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
i am very sorry about your condition.
As per your height and weight your BMI is 23.9.
I am very happy to say that this BMI is very normal at your age.
Since you are in state of pre diabetes its advisable to reduce 5-6 lbs.
The best part is your are physically active which is more important than reduction of weight.This kind of daily physical activity is very important for your bone health.
But i suggest you to take calcium supplementation daily.
maintenance of good weight is important to control your blood pressure and thyroid.
total calorie intake should be 1200-1250kcal
Regarding diet kindly follow some points
1.Avoid all kinds of refined carbohydrates like sugar
2.Take all kind of fresh veggies kindly restrict use of potato and sweet potato.
3.instead of white bread go for brown bread or multi grain bread.
4.alcohol can be taken in a moderate quantity,Try avoiding wine and beer.
5. avoid all kinds of carbonated drinks they are not good for your bone health.
6.low fat milk can be consumed about 200ml per day
7.low fat cheese and low fat yogurt can be taken.
8. daily you can take a small cup of almonds,walnuts,pista and penuts which are good for your good cholesterol.
9.daily take only one fruit,avoid banana and XXXXXXX ...if you like take only minimal quantity
10.you can take protein like fish,meat,chicken 200 grams twice weekly
11.alternate days you can take 2 egg white...pls discard yolk(yellow) since it contains bad cholesterol
12.use olive and sunflower oil for cooking.
13.prefer grill than oil fry.
14.occasionally you can take ice creams and dark chocolate
15.take good amount of green leaf veggies to avoid constipation
this steps can stop your progression from prediabetes to diabetes.
Dr Vamsi XXXXXXX
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo hospitals
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