Menus   Recipes   Grocery Lists    My sugar levels are down & I've lost about 40 pounds so far        Toll Free: 1-877-990-3926 Wednesday     6/19/2013      Home  Sign-Up  GlucoMenu®  Questions  Testimonials  Contact Us  About    Members:  Login    Tools:  Food Picker®  New Research  Free Profile  Support Group  Links  Education  GlucoMenu: Can you reverse Diabetes? E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) Christine is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator E-mail your questions to Christine at:  nutrition@GlucoMenu.com Q. Can you reverse Diabetes?  My husband was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes a few months ago. A. While Pre-Diabetes can be reversed, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes cannot.  Keep in mind that complications can be minimized with good blood sugar control though. There are many things you can do to control blood sugar. Eating right to support blood sugar control and a healthy body weight.  This includes reading food labels, spreading carbohydrates evenly throughout the day, and reducing fat. Exercise for overall health and improved insulin sensitivity.  Set aside time to exercise everyday. Weight loss if overweight.  Current research indicates a 5-10% weight loss can help with tighter blood sugar control. Testing blood sugar and taking medications as needed. The good news is that people can take control of their Diabetes by eating right, exercising on a regular basis, and testing blood sugar.  Good blood sugar control starts with you! Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director     Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator   Previous E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) A1c:  What should my A1c level be? Acai Berry:  Is all the hype over acai berry for real, is it worth the high cost? Alcohol:  Can I have wine with dinner? Apple:  How many sugars are in an apple? Caffeine:  Does caffeine have any effect on blood sugar either good or bad? Carbohydrate:  Carbohydrate or calories? Carbohydrate Choices:  What are Carbohydrate Choices? Chromium:  Should I be taking Chromium? Diabetes:  Can you reverse diabetes? Diabetes:  Can you reverse pre-diabetes? Diabetes:  How do I change my diabetes profile on the website? Diabetes:  Newly diagnosed... Where do I start? Dining Out:  We eat out a lot.  Could you give us some suggestions for Japanese and Chinese? Dreamfields Pasta:  How does Dreamfields pasta count carbohydrates? Exercise:  When should I exercise? Fiber:  Which items are the best for fiber? Flax:  Should I add ground flax seed to my meal plan? Food Exchanges:  Can you explain food exchanges? Frozen Shoulder:  Do my symptoms sound like frozen shoulder? Fruit:  What is the difference between canned and fresh fruits? Fruit Juice:  What can I drink instead of water? Fruit Sugar:  Which fruits would be a better choice for me to eat? GlucoMenu:  In 9 months, I have lost 50 lbs and my wife has lost 43.  But more importantly... GlucoMenu:  Does GlucoMenu work for couples? GlucoMenu:  What is GlucoMenu? GlucoMenu:  I'm trying to lose weight... What is the lowest calorie level? GlucoMenu:  Menus for every season? Glucose Test:  My glucose tolerance test was at 105 - how high/low is that compared to acceptable levels? Gluten:  Should I be eating gluten free products? HFCS:  What's all the hype with High Fructose Corn Syrup? High Blood Pressure:  What should I order when eating out to limit sodium? High Blood Sugar:  My blood sugar levels have been running between 475 to 575. High Blood Sugar:  Tired after lunch.  Any suggestions? High Cholesterol:  In addition to having diabetes I have high cholesterol.  What can I order? Hunger:  What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous? Iron:  My iron is low.  What foods do you suggest? Margarine or Butter:  Why unhealthy margarine instead of butter? Medications:  Can you give me some basic information on the medication Metformin? Menus:  I need 8 weeks of diabetic menus.  Can you help me with this? Nutrition Facts:  What is "other carbohydrate" and why aren't they included in the total carbohydrate count? Nuts:  What kind of nuts should I buy? Olean:  Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it? Pre-Diabetes:  I'm concerned & depressed about Pre-Diabetes... Any advice? Pre-Diabetes:  What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes? Pre-Diabetes:  Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... Where do I start? Pre-Diabetes:  Do people with Pre-Diabetes have the same symptoms as those with Type 1 and Type 2? Pre-Diabetes:  Trying to lose weight, but now gaining... Suggestions? Snack Bars:  What snack bars do you suggest I use? Snacking:  How do I avoid overeating when I'm bored? Sodium:  Does low sodium mean high in potassium? Stevia:  Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes? Sugar Alcohol:  What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols? Tomatoes:  Will tomatoes cause an increase in blood sugar levels? Type 2:  What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Vinegar:  Do you have any info on taking vinegar tablets or liquid to reduce blood sugar? Weight Loss:  Do you think I'm losing weight too fast? Weight Loss:  How do I lose weight? 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