Recently my uncle has been diagnosed with a sugar level of 115 mg/DL when fasting and 170 mg/DL after eating. He started to cut off rice and all fruits. Is that necessary? What kind of diet do you suggest?

Dr. Arun DesaiAyurveda11yrs exp

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DIABETIC DIET EARLY MORNING Warm water with lemon juice. Cucumber and lemon detox water. Green tea without sugar or artificial sweeteners. You can have two digestive biscuits with the tea. BREAKFAST One to two cups of porridge. Two pieces of brown bread with boiled egg whites. Two small paranthas (without ghee or butter) with 1 cup curd. Wheat flakes with one cup of milk. Tip: Eat at least one fruit (apple, banana, guava, orange, etc). PRE LUNCH Cucumber, tomato, carrot, and beetroot salad. Add a dash of lime, and garnish with coriander leaves and a few mint leaves. Boil the veggies, if you cannot eat them raw. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and a little butter. LUNCH Two medium-sized chapatis with either rajma, chole, or vegetable curry. Use carrot, cauliflower, capsicum, brinjal, okra, etc. For veg curry. A fillet of baked fish. EVENING SNACKSGreen tea without sugar or artificial sweeteners. You can have one small bowl of bhel puri or baked snacks. DINNER Two medium-sized chapatis, any vegetable curry (any type of gourd, brinjal, capsicum, etc.) except root vegetables and one small bowl of curd. Chicken stew, two small chapatis, and one small bowl of curd. Before BedOne glass of warm milk with a pinch of raw ground turmeric. FOODS TO TAKE 1.Grains-Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, millet, or amaranth Baked sweet potato Items made with whole grains and no (or very little) added sugar 2.Vegitables-Fresh veggies, eaten raw or lightly steamed, roasted, or grilled Plain frozen vegetables, lightly steamed. Karela,methi, turmeric. Greens such as kale, spinach, and arugula. Iceberg lettuce is not as great, because it?s low in nutrients. Low sodium or unsalted canned vegetable. 3.Fruits-Fresh fruit Plain frozen fruit or fruit canned without added sugar Sugar-free or low-sugar jam or preserves No-sugar-added applesauce. 4.Proteins-You have lots of choices, including beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey, seafood, beans, cheese, eggs, nuts, and tofu. 5.Dairy - 1% or skim milk Low-fat yogurt Low-fat cottage cheese Low-fat or nonfat sour cream 6.Fats oils-Natural sources of vegetable fats, such as nuts, seeds, or avocados (high in calories, so keep portions small) Foods that give you omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel Plant-based oils, such as canola, grapeseed, or olive oils 7.Drinks-Water, unflavored or flavored sparkling water Unsweetened tea (add a slice of lemon) Light beer, small amounts of wine, or non-fruity mixed drinks Coffee, black or with added low-fat milk and sugar substitute. FOODS TO AVOID 1.Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. 2.Trans Fats. 3.White Bread, Pasta and Rice. 4.Fruit-Flavored Yogurt. 5.Sweetened Breakfast Cereals. 6.Flavored Coffee Drinks. 7.Honey, Agave Nectar and Maple Syrup. 8.Dried Fruit. 9.Packed food 10. Canned food. AYURVEDIC MEDICINES 1.Madhunashini Vati 2.Madhumehari Churna. 3.Madhukalpa vati. DOSAGE DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT AND PATHOLOGY. KINDLY CONSULT ME BEFORE TAKING THESE MEDICINES. U CAN CONSULT ME ON. 

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