Question: Male
42 years old was told he has type 2 diabetes. What are the symptoms and what is
a good diet and what are some day to day side effects of the condition? Answer:
Potential symptoms of diabetes Increased thirst
Frequent urination Extreme tiredness Extreme hunger Blurred
vision Unusual weight loss Recurrent infections Tingling or
numbness in the hands or feet It is possible to have diabetes and
not have any of the above symptoms Here a list of key food groups
to eat and to avoid with Type 2 diabetes: Eat plenty of starchy
carbohydrates Eat carbohydrate foods with a low GI Avoid high GI
foods, especially between meals Eat regular meals and healthy snacks
Don'tmiss breakfast Don'tskip meals Avoid all unhealthy/hydrogenated
fats Choose low-fat dairy products Check food labels Choose
lean meat and remove fat and skin Avoid fried and fast food, and baked
goods Keep hydrated and avoid binge-drinking The general
advice from most health sites is to base meals around food with starchy carbohydrate
such as: Potatoes Cereals Pasta Rice
Bread The NHS link in the source will expand on the foods a bit
more and they've got a useful video as well. Hope this helps
Source(s): http://glucosemeters4u.com/symptoms-of-diabetes.htm
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/nhs-diet-advice.html
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