Is there any tips on good diets for type 1 diabetic teens?
December 16th, 2009 | by Diet Advisor |
Leland asked:
Like what is normal for carbs, calories, and all that stuff. I have to get in shape(the right way ) for softball. So any meal plans, or what is good for me would be a huge help.
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Like what is normal for carbs, calories, and all that stuff. I have to get in shape(the right way ) for softball. So any meal plans, or what is good for me would be a huge help.
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5 Responses to “Is there any tips on good diets for type 1 diabetic teens?”
By ms77301 on Dec 19, 2009 | Reply
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eat high fiber food in small quanity
By Adina T on Dec 20, 2009 | Reply
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There isn’t much of a difference between a healthy diet for a teen with diabetes and a healthy diet for a teen without diabetes.
When you say get in shape for softball do you mean be physically FIT to play well? If so then only exercise will make you physically fit. But good eating habits are good anyway to support the exercise.
I’m not a big fan of counting calories because it is too easy to get stuck obsessing about every calories. The healthiest eaters don’t count much, they just make good choices based on the principles of a healthy diet:
And since you should be counting your carbs and taking care of them with the right insulin, it doesn’t really matter how many you have as long as you also get other foods like protein and veggies as needed.
- Whole grains instead of processed grains most of the time when it is possible: Whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, oatmeal, whole grain cereal, etc. You don’t have to use whole grains every single time you eat grains, but it should be at least half the time.
- A variety of vegetables…3-5 servings daily.
- A variety of fruit … 2-4 servings daily
- 2-3 servings of milk or soy milk
- 3-5 ounces of meat, fish, chicken or turkey…
These are all MINIMUMS…your stomach will tell you when you need more food or not. LIsten to your body’s natural signals that it’s time to eat, time to stop, etc. Diets usually try to quiet your body’s signals because diets force you to follow someone else’s meal plan. If you do that you forget to listen to when your body is telling you to eat or not eat…and that can often cause a lot of problems later when you stop using the diet. It often causes people to gain weight after they diet.
BUT if you listen to your body’s natural signals it will tell you when you need to eat more because you have done more exercise or less when you don’t need as much.
And of course we ALL need a treat now and then so just be sure you know the carbs in your food and give yourself the right amount of insulin…and you should do great!
If you still want more specifics, see a registered dietitian…they are the experts at this stuff and making it individualized to your life!
By MamaSmurf on Dec 20, 2009 | Reply
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Get the South Beach Diet book (Walmart 12.00 for the paper back) It will teach you about good and bad carbs, give you lists of what you can and can’t eat. Skip the Phase 1 and start with Phase 2. My dietitian suggested it for me. Love it. It’s so easy. Walk every day.
By Boss on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
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I have type 1 diabetes and this is what I did. Based on your weight and height you should consult your doctor to meet with a nutrionist to figure out a meal plan for you. Since you are in sports, activity naturally lowers blood sugar. So that is what I would recommend.
By yeperdoodle on Dec 26, 2009 | Reply
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Lean meats and whole grains like oatmeal, whole wheat, and rye are good choices. And of course veggies and fruits. Skim milk, just not tons of it because that can be high in carbs. Other than that, just good nutritious food in moderate amounts.