Hi and thank you. Recently my 66 year old husband was diagnosed with Diabetes 2, he is a very thin man (6' 3" and 155 pounds). We are confused with the receipes and servings, we are still hungry when we go to bed at night and when we wake in the morning. What and how much food should he be eating to control his sugar which is currently under 120? Thank you so much.
Hello there. Read your query and noted the contents. Type 2 diabetes treatment involves 4 basic things. Diet, exercise, medications and education on diabetes. Out of these diet constitutes a major portion. Diabetes should not be controlled by starving. You need to eat rightly - eat on time and eat the right kind of portions. One golden principle is to take small frequent meals. Breakfast at 8. Lunch at 2. Dinner at 8. Mid meal snacks at 11 am and 5 pm and 10 pm. Try this and I am sure he will feel well. Eat food rich in fiber and that will make you feel full and have a positive effects on glucose levels. Fruits, nuts are ideal mid meal snacks. I hope this helps. Wishing him good health. I will be happy to answer any more queries that you may have. Take care.
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Hello there. Read your query and noted the contents. Type 2 diabetes treatment involves 4 basic things. Diet, exercise, medications and education on diabetes. Out of these diet constitutes a major portion. Diabetes should not be controlled by starving. You need to eat rightly - eat on time and eat the right kind of portions. One golden principle is to take small frequent meals. Breakfast at 8. Lunch at 2. Dinner at 8. Mid meal snacks at 11 am and 5 pm and 10 pm. Try this and I am sure he will feel well. Eat food rich in fiber and that will make you feel full and have a positive effects on glucose levels. Fruits, nuts are ideal mid meal snacks. I hope this helps. Wishing him good health. I will be happy to answer any more queries that you may have. Take care.