Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Grace had an appointment today for pre anethesia for her MRI, the nurse mentioned something that was new to me. I guess since her last blood sugar was so low (61 right after eating) she was ordered a diet "high in complex carbohydrates and fiber." We had been using the cornstarch up until awhile ago to control her blood sugar, but I guess now they want this as part of her daily diet. We did have to stop the cornstarch because of constipation, but this was after the last time her BS was checked. Dr. Cohen reccomended chuncky peanut butter at night instead but did not mention what to give her the rest of the day. I did some reasearch online and found broccoli was good. Now to my question. Obviously I just can't feed her broccoli and peanut butter, what else is good for this? Is any one else on this diet? The nurse looked at me weird when I gave her smarties (I always do this, it is a great pick me up for her). She told me that they would counterreact the hypoglycemia. I just don't understand how sugar would hurt someone with low blood sugar, and it works. If anyone has any advice I am all ears. I am lost on this one. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey ! Congrats on the baby boy! It sure was different for us to have things that are blue and green after so many years (three girls worth!)of pink and yellow! Maddie eats a diet high in protein and complex carbs. It hasn't been recommended by anyone, but she seems to be doing well with it. Aside from peanutbutter (which she loves)raw fruits and veggies (salad, another favorite) nuts, seeds (sunflower,already shelled) grainy breads and whole wheat pastas and rice are all complex carbs.. Maddie loves cereal as well, and there are quite a few that work as a source of cc (even oatmeal!) Speaking of oatmeal, you can make a ton of great snacks with the stuff. HTH! Holly complex carbs Grace had an appointment today for pre anethesia for her MRI, the nurse mentioned something that was new to me. I guess since her last blood sugar was so low (61 right after eating) she was ordered a diet "high in complex carbohydrates and fiber." We had been using the cornstarch up until awhile ago to control her blood sugar, but I guess now they want this as part of her daily diet. We did have to stop the cornstarch because of constipation, but this was after the last time her BS was checked. Dr. Cohen reccomended chuncky peanut butter at night instead but did not mention what to give her the rest of the day. I did some reasearch online and found broccoli was good. Now to my question. Obviously I just can't feed her broccoli and peanut butter, what else is good for this? Is any one else on this diet? The nurse looked at me weird when I gave her smarties (I always do this, it is a great pick me up for her). She told me that they would counterreact the hypoglycemia. I just don't understand how sugar would hurt someone with low blood sugar, and it works. If anyone has any advice I am all ears. I am lost on this one. Thanks in advance. Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hi : Why don't you set up an appointment with a nutrionionist. They can give you books on what is complex carbs. I needed to do that when I was pregnant and had gestional diabetes. High complex carbs would also be brown rice, whole wheat pasta and bread. Read the labels. They will always list the carbs. Bran cereal is another good one. I believe most fruits are the fiber choice. Like peaches, etc. Complex carbs are slower to digest on the blood sugar than simple carbs like white bread and rice for example. Good luck. Nerenhausen mom to Leah albregra@... wrote: Grace had an appointment today for pre anethesia for her MRI, the nurse mentioned something that was new to me. I guess since her last blood sugar was so low (61 right after eating) she was ordered a diet "high in complex carbohydrates and fiber." We had been using the cornstarch up until awhile ago to control her blood sugar, but I guess now they want this as part of her daily diet. We did have to stop the cornstarch because of constipation, but this was after the last time her BS was checked. Dr. Cohen reccomended chuncky peanut butter at night instead but did not mention what to give her the rest of the day. I did some reasearch online and found broccoli was good. Now to my question. Obviously I just can't feed her broccoli and peanut butter, what else is good for this? Is any one else on this diet? The nurse looked at me weird when I gave her smarties (I always do this, it is a great pick me up for her). She told! me that they would counterreact the hypoglycemia. I just don't understand how sugar would hurt someone with low blood sugar, and it works. If anyone has any advice I am all ears. I am lost on this one. Thanks in advance. Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions. This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 , I have been reading about nutrition for quite some time. These foods are good for bs; any whole grain (brown rice, oats, buckwheat, wheat, corn), very high in complex carbs, legumes (lentils, split peas, blackeye peas, lima beans, and especially carob beans which can be bought as a powder), are a good source of protein to help stabilize bs, Avacado, although high in fat also helps maintain stable bs levels. Chromium is one supplement I have read that has Glucose Tolerence Factor, it helps maintain even bs and is reccomended for diabetes. HTH, feel free to ask anything, I just might not respond right away. Chelsea is keeping me busy!! e, Chelsea's mom(nonspecific mito) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2004 Report Share Posted May 29, 2004 Hi I don't know if I am the you were writing to, but it was a great help to me and Colby. His triglyceryids were three times higher than they should be. I have been thinking about carbs for awhile now, even have 3 books on it. Dr Phil's, Carbs for Dummies, and The Atkins Diet. We are driving to TX from KS , tomarrow so I guess I'll read. Thanks for the list of foods. mom to Colby,14,COXIV,LCHAD,ACC,ADHD ,hypothroidism and osteopenia. Chad, 16, healthy, Caleb, 11, also healthy>From: jayvelde@... >Reply-To: Mito >To: Mito >Subject: Re: complex carbs >Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 13:16:31 EDT > >, I have been reading about nutrition for quite some time. These foods >are good for bs; any whole grain (brown rice, oats, buckwheat, wheat, corn), >very high in complex carbs, legumes (lentils, split peas, blackeye peas, lima >beans, and especially carob beans which can be bought as a powder), are a good >source of protein to help stabilize bs, Avacado, although high in fat also >helps maintain stable bs levels. Chromium is one supplement I have read that has >Glucose Tolerence Factor, it helps maintain even bs and is reccomended for >diabetes. HTH, feel free to ask anything, I just might not respond right away. >Chelsea is keeping me busy!! > >e, Chelsea's mom(nonspecific mito) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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