Diabetes Diet and Exercise

Questions and Answers

1. Because of her diabetes, my mom has nerve damage to her feet -- what kind of footwear does she need to avoid problems?

   - My mother has neuropathy, a diabetes-related complication. What kind of shoes and socks will help protect her feet?
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2. Is it OK if my mom with type 2 diabetes drinks alcohol?

   - Is it OK to drink alcohol with type 2 diabetes? My mother likes to drink alcohol socially, but I worry that this will affect her type 2 diabetes.
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3. Should my active parent check his blood sugar during exercise?

   - My dad is an avid golfer and tennis player, and he also has type 2 diabetes. Does he need to monitor his blood glucose during a round of golf or a game of tennis, and how should he prepare himself for a drop in blood sugar levels?
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4. Is there a relationship between stress and blood sugar levels?

   - Does stress affect blood sugar levels for people with diabetes? Yes, stress affects blood sugar levels dramatically, so work on lowering stress.
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5. What's carbohydrate counting and should my dad do it?

   - A diabetes expert gives you the scoop on why your parent might want to count carbohydrates and what carb counting means.
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6. What should diabetics cut out of eating and should they avoid carbohydrates?

   - Is it best for a diabetic to cut out or avoid carbs? No, someone with diabetes shouldn't avoid carbs completely, but cutting down on carbs can help.
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7. Should I let my dad, who has diabetes, drive?

   - Help your parent with diabetes avoid hypoglycemic episodes while driving, and learn some legalities of driving with type 2 diabetes.
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8. How can I help my mom deal with high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension?

   - Along with high blood sugar, someone with diabetes might also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. But she can reduce all three the same way.
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9. What's the best diet for my diabetic father?

   - My dad has diabetes. Recently he had a blood sugar check up, and his was high: 330 mg/dL. What is the diet he should follow for his health? He eats a lot.
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10. I've just been diagnosed with Diabetes? How can I learn to take care of myself?

    - I have just been diagnosed and i need to learn how to manage my diabetes. Where can i get diabetic education classes so i can better understand how to take care of myself?
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