I was wondering which type of grains are best when it comes to wholegrain and multigrain breads. Does it depend more on the carbohydrate content or the fiber content or having low glycemic index or...
I'd like to pose a follow up question, I was thinking, though unsure if this makes sense... but here goes. When testing post meal glucose, if a non-diabetic eats a whole ton of carbs, like a whole...
I am a non-diabetic, however, a couple of my uncles in my mom's side are type 2 diabetics and my mom has been bordering between levels of non-diabetic and pre-diabetes. As such, I do a fasting blood...
I was just wondering what does the glucose test (fasting blood sugar, in particular) tell you. Does it tell you what your state is based on the food (sugar levels) of last night's meal or does it...
Is milk ok for a diabetic or does it make blood sugar go up? I am aware there is fructose in milk so this is why I ask. Also, if milk is ok, is the dry powdered version ok or do you have to take the...
If you are underweight, how can you gain weight and yet stay with low carb (to manage blood sugar), knowing it is not good to be underweight since you'll be weaker and your immune system and other...
Thanks so much for all your help and insights. Things are a lot clearer for me now. Andrew, I hope you can help help me regarding the nutrients and supplements along with everything else needed you...
How do you know if you are diabetic or not? I know fasting blood sugar > 126 means yes, below means no, in between means pre-diabetic. The thing is, for example, you are an athlete, and you follow a...
I'm trying to understand how diabetes works. I understand that fasting blood glucose above 126 shows diabetes. Does this mean that if 1 test comes out above 126 then you are diabetic and it will...
Thanks for all the responses guys, I've learned so much... keep 'em coming. Just to clarify, my last lab came out 95, I think 100 is the border for non-diabetics. However, since there is a family...
My recent fasting blood sugars came up quite close to the border of normal and the doc told me to cut on sugar and carbs, and take in more fiber. The thing is, I eat white rice for lunch & dinner, or...