Diabetic Diet & Blood Gluecose

I am looking for a cookbook with simple -easy to find ingredients- recipes.

My dad has type 2 diabetes. He’s overweight and I need to start cooking for him so that he can lose weight and at the same time control his diabetes immediately because his doctor called and told me if his diet is not controlled he could have a heart attack.

I am thinking of buying one of these books, but I was wondering if anyone has tried any of them and knows which one is the best.

Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies by Alan L. Rubin
The Easy 4-Ingredient Diabetic Cookbook by Sally Hunt
All New Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic Cookbook

I could use recipes I find online, but it’s a hassle because I don’t have a printer and I can’t cook with my computer in the kitchen.

Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you for the information.

I should have mentioned my dad also has high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

I have type 2 diabetes, I also collect "Good" Diabetic cookbooks.The "All-New Complete Step- by – Step Diabetic Cookbook is really one of the "Good" ones. I own it and do recommend it
The recipes are simple to prepare and they’re just Down Home Cook’n,nothing gorment just everyday stuff like: Chicken Casserole, Lemon Roasted Chicken, Skillet -Barbecued Pork Chops,
Individual Meat Loaves,Chili,Stews,Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies,Cookies,Pies,well just everything.
Every recipe tells the nutritional fact like: Calories,
Carbohydrates, Fats, Cholestrol ect.. Per Serving
The book also has a "Teaching Guide" to help diabetics and their famlies to learn more about their Meal Planning.The book cost me a little over $20.00
"And I use it"
Some other good Diabetic cookbooks are:
"Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day or Less" By the American Diabetes Association.Cost: $12.95
You can find these books at most book stores.

"The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes"By the American Diabetes Association
Cost:$14.95
I can always trust the American Diabetes Association for good cookbooks and if I want one that’s not from them I always check it out with my
dietitian.

l have a friend from and lives in Africa; he is of blood type 0+ ,and is diabetic;he would like to know what’s the best diet to follow while living in Arica?

Although there is a book that states that a person’s blood type should dictate their diet – and although this book has made quite a bit of money – it is absolute nonsense. A person’s blood type has nothing to do with the type of diet that they should consume whether they are a diabetic diet or not. The best diet for a diabetic has been muddled quite a bit by of all people the American Diabetes Association. They have changed their recommended diet many times over my 30 years in medicine because there is no ‘special’ diet that a diabetic requires. A diabetic should eat the same diet that would be recommended for virtually anyone – and it is a diet that in urban areas is rarely followed. The diet would be one rich in fresh fruits in vegetables, minimizing processed foods, salt, fats, cholesterol, and sugar (glucose). The latter is a bit complicated as ‘sugar’ is a vague term comprising a varied group of carbohydrates all of which have a different ‘glycemic index’. The higher the glycemic index the more likely that the carbohydrate in the food will end up as glucose as opposed to another substance. Depending upon where in Africa this person is living they may find that the diet is one of fresh fruits and vegetables with a minimal amount of processed food. Salt is easily avoided and fats and high cholesterol food is less common in Africa than in the United States. So far as glycemic index is concerned I do not know that I would worry much about this as from your question I gather that your friend is living in Africa temporarily. If they are planning on living in Africa long-term then I would suggest that they type ‘glycemic index’ into a search engine on the internet for advice. On of the most important issues for a diabetic is to maintain a ‘lean’ body weight. A person’s body mass index should be less than 25 kg/M2 if they are 25 years old or older. If you type ‘body mass index’ into a search engine you will find many sites that will calculate your body mass index for you if you input your height and weight. The 25 kg/M2 referenced above may not apply for those less than age 25 – the goal for body mass index is more difficult to establish for these individuals. I wish you and your friend the very best of health and may God Bless.

and is there a figure for daily intake of sugar, above which there is a significantly higher chance of diabetes?

like, does it jump? or is your intake of sugar steadily correlated with the likelihood of you getting diabetes?

There is no food that causes diabetes. Consumption of sugar will not cause diabetes or any other condition. It may be interesting for you to know that it’s not just sugar that affects people with diabetes – it is any carbohydrate at all including bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, corn etc
All carbs convert into a type of sugar when digested.

So long story short – there is no link between sugar consumption and diabetes.

For more information look up the American Diabetes Association web site

I recently got out of the hospital due to a stroke and i have to foolow a strict diet

American Diabetes Association website.

I just found out I have diabetes after 23 years of not knowing. I havent found many people that have great recipes or tips on how to keep there blood sugar levels down. I make too much insulin and my body doesnt know how to release it or something. Anyways, I hope people can help.

There are tons of books out there. If you’ve got insurance,ask your doctor to send you to a nutritionist. That’s what they did when I found out,I was 30,and never knew either. Try to curb your carb consumption. Here’s the website to the American Diabetes Association. You can email me if you’ve got any other questions,I’d be happy to help.

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

I am attempting to write a Nursing home policy and want to get the correct information.

I am not a nurse, just a diabetic that was hypoglycemic and then switched.

For treatment of hyperglycemia (also known as diabetes or high blood sugar), I would direct you to the American Diabetes Association website. It can be treated by oral hypoglycemics, or in the more advanced cases, by insulin, orally or injected.

For treatment of hypoglycemia (also known as low blood sugar), as far as I know, there is no medical treatment. Nutritional balanced meals that are low in natural and artificial sugar are the only way I have read to control this condition. Also balanced snacks are essential – making the small meals 6 times a day, a viable suggestion.

For basic information about low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) please visit www.hufa.org.

I was wondering for a project what some easy recipes for diabetics are?

look at the American Diabetes Association website to get "proper" diabetic recipes.

Mostly they cut out the salt, sugar and fats from anything and everything. They think a serving of 45 grams of carb is good dessert or main dish.

http://www.diabetes.org