I have Diabetes, What should I eat now?Learn Carbs, Glycemic Load , stabilize your sugar levels,Recipes .

I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus 5 years ago,during my last pregnancy. At that time i didn't have any idea on what to eat or how much to eat. So i started reading searching for answers . I will be posting all my personal notes i had gather through the years. I hope it will help you to understand diabetes.

Serving sizes for a diabetic person : Calories and carbs (g)

Banana- 1 small (6 inch) Calories:93 Carb: 21

Cantaloupe- 3/4 cup Calories:61 Carb:15

Grapefruit- 1/2 large Calories:51 Carb:13

Grapes seedles- 17grapes Calories:60 Carb: 15

Mango- 1/2 cup sliced Calories:54 Carb:14

Orange- 1 (5oz.) Calories:62 Carb:15

Peach- 1 large(6oz.) Calories:67 Carb:17

Pear- 1/2 of a large Calories:62 Carb:16

Pineapple- 3/4 cup Calories:57 Carb:14

Strawberries,whole 1 1/2 cups Calories: 65 Carb:15

Watermelon- 1 1/4 cups,cubes Calories62 Carb:14

The antioxidants in fruit help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

FRESH VEGETABLES (NONSTARCHY)

Asparagus ,cooked- 8 spears Calories:29 Carb:4

Beets,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories: 37 Carb:8

Broccoli,cooke- 1/2 cup Calories:22 Carb:4

Carrot,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:35 Carb:8

Cauliflower,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:14 Carb:3

Celery,raw-1/2 cup Calories: 19 Carb:4

Cucumber,raw- 1/2 cup Calories:14 Carb:3

Eggplant,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:13 Carb:3

Lettuce,iceberg- 1 cup Calories:7 Carb:1

Romaine-1 cup Calories:8 Carb:2

Spinach,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:20 Carb:4

Squash,summer,cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:18 Carb:4

Tomato-1 cup raw Calories:38 Carb:8

FRESH VEGETABLES (STARCHY)

Corn-sweet,yellow cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:88 Carb:21

Peas,green cooked- 1/2 cup Calories:67 Carb:13

Potato,white,baked- 3 oz. Calories:93 Carb:22

Potato,white,boiled- 1/2 cup Calories:68 Carb:16

Potato,sweet,baked- 1/2 of a medium(4oz) Calories:59 Carb:14

PORTION CONTROL TOOLS: FOOD SCALES,MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS. HOWEVER IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY HANDY USE THIS:

YOUR HANDS: CAN PROVIDE A QUICK VISUAL GUIDE TO PORTIONS.

Tip of the Thumb- (to first knuckle)-1 tsp.

Whole Thumb- 1 Tbsp.

Palm of your hand or the size of a deck of playing cards-3 ounces

Tight fist = 1/2 cup

Loose fist or open handful= 1cup

These guidelines hold true for most women's hands,but some men's hands are much larger. Double Check the size of your hand's measurements with measuring cups,spoons, and a scale.

DID YOU KNOW?

That two tablespoon of vinegar taken before a meal can help your blood sugar go down. You can use white wine,red wine,balsamic, white vinegar and cider.

Guava tea leaves - It has lowered my sugar levels, i take a cup of tea before bedtime.

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