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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 1/6/09 Q. I was diagnosed on Monday of this week and feel really devastated.  My lowest sugar check was today before my noon meal and it was 156.  This moning 2 hours after breakfast it was 202. I need help with what foods I really need to eat.  I am glad to have found your web site.  It was very informative and I really need some help. A. There are several things you can do to care for diabetes: Ask your doctor to refer you to a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes educator to help you get started Attend a diabetes class (usually offered at the local hospital) Make regular doctor's visits Monitor blood sugar Ask your doctor about an exercise program Talk with your doctor and pharmacist about medications (if you are taking any) Ask your doctor if GlucoMenu® is right for you (click the following link and print it out to share with your doctor):   Share GlucoMenu w/ Doctor (printable page) Here is an article for newly diagnosed: Newly Diagnosed Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director Previous E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) Should I be eating gluten free products? What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols? My glucose tolerance test was at 105 - how high/low is that compared to acceptable levels? Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes? What should my A1c level be? My blood sugar levels have been running between 475 to 575. What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? What can I drink instead of water? What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes? What kind of nuts should I buy? Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it? Will tomatoes cause an increase in blood sugar levels? How many sugars are in an apple? Which fruits would be a better choice for me to eat? What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous? We eat out a lot could you give us some suggestions for Japanese and Chinese? What is the difference between canned and fresh fruits? Can you explain food exchanges? Menus for every season? I'm trying to lose weight.. what is the lowest calorie level? Which items are the best for fiber? Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... where do I start? Do my symptoms sound like frozen shoulder? Carbohydrate or calories? Can I have wine with dinner? Why unhealthy margarine instead of butter? Should I add ground flax seed to my meal plan? What are the symptoms of Pre-Diabetes?

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