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Diabetic Asks If She Should Try Vegetarian DietQuestion For Savvy VegetarianI was diagnosed as a Diabetic in 1993 and was taken off medication in 1994. I have been able to keep it under control ever since. However my Cholesterol was about 236 the last time it was tested. I don't want to take Cholesterol medication if I can keep from it. I want to try the vegetarian diet but I don't want to mess up my good record of keeping my Diabetes in check. I don't know the first thing about vegetarian diets. I have been using the Type 2 Diabetes Food Exchange Diet. Is there such a thing as a Vegetarian Food Exchange Diet? It sure would help me if there was. I am open to any suggestions. -L.M. Savvy Veg AdviceDear L.M., From everything I've read, a vegetarian diet can be quite benefical to diabetics. Apparently, a vegetarian diet will also help lower your cholesterol. Here's a quote from Vegetarian Resource Group: "If you are looking for information regarding vegetarianism and diabeties, there is an article in the Winter 1999 issue of Vegetarian Dietetics, Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Managed Effectively with a Vegetarian Diet," which states, 'Consumption of a low fat, plant-based diet, coupled with regular exercise, can possibly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A plant-based diet, rich in legumes and slowly digested grains, may improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity and facilitate the successful management of type 2 diabetes.' 'The Vegetarian Way', by Virginia Messina, MPH, RD and Mark Messina, PhD, has an excellent section on diabetes and a vegetarian diet. You can find it online or in bookstores. I found quite a few articles online indicating positive results for Type 2 Diabetics with a vegetarian diet. This is the most practical, informative and encouraging article I saw, and best answers your question. Here's another encouraging article: Diabetes Diet by Dr. Jay Levine My suggestion would be to move toward a vegetarian diet, gradually and cautiously, monitoring and logging the results as you go. Consult your doctor as needed, of course. I'd be very interested to know how you're doing. FYI, I've attached the free Savvy Veg report on vegetarian nutrition. Hope this helps! Judy Kingsbury, Savvy Veg Health Disclaimer:Savvy Vegetarian provides education and support to individuals who want to become vegetarian, or improve their diet. We don't advocate any particular vegetarian diet. We don't claim to be health care professionals, or nutritionists, nor do we treat any illness. Any changes that you make to your diet, or results of those changes, are your decision and responsibility. For your protection, we ask you to be completely open with us about your health, and we may recommend a medical exam before changing your diet. We reserve the right to refuse or to end a client relationship if we believe the client's actions may endanger his or her health. s Get A FREE REPORT With Free Vegetarian Advice From Savvy Vegetarian |
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