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Recap of #FoodInsight Diabetes Chat

Note: Below is a transcript of our 4/15/10 #FoodInsight twitter chat on diabetes with Tami Ross, RD, LD, CDE.  If you have any additional questions for Tami, please don't hesitate to contact us.  Below the transcript we've also included a comprehensive list of resources on diabetes and sweeteners.  Be sure to follow @IFICMedia and @FoodInsightOrg for more food and health updates and info on future chats.
 

 
IFICMedia: Welcome to our chat on #diabetes. Getting started now! Let's start w/intros: I'm Eric Mittenthal w/IFIC Foundation #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Hi all! I'm an RD, diab educ & author of 7 DM books. Been on nat'l TV & radio shows too. Excited to be with you! #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Let's talk DM! #foodinsight

IFICMedia: We'll cover a variety of topics including basic ?s, meal planning and more. Anyone joining introduce yourself #foodinsight

Question 1: Is diabetes hereditary?

IFICMedia: Q1 Let's start w/some basics. Is #Diabetes (DM) hereditary? #nutrition #health #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Q1 Yes, especially DM2. Most cases of DM are DM2. DM2 was called adult onset DM & DM1 was called juvenile DM #foodinsight

Question 2: Can you get diabetes from eating sugar/carbs?

IFICMedia: Q2 Can you get #diabetes from eating sugar/carbs? #nutrition #health #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A2 Sugar doesn’t cause DM. DM1 is autoimmune. DM2 risk factors = age, overwt, fam history, DM in preg, having baby > 9lbs #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @tamirossrd: A2 Sugar doesn’t cause DM. DM1 is autoimmune. DM2 risk factors = age, overwt, fam history, DM in preg, having baby > 9lbs #foodinsight

Question 3: How do you know if you have diabetes? What are the symptoms to watch out for?

IFICMedia: Q3 How do you know if you have #diabetes? What are the symptoms to watch out for? #foodinsight

iPura: Discussion about diabetes now at @IFICMedia Q3 How do you know if you have #diabetes? What are the symptoms to watch out for? #foodinsight

tamirossrd:A3 Fasting BG 126 or higher. A1C 6.5 or above. Some symptoms = tired, thirsty, urinating more, blurry vision, hungrier, wt loss #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A3 For more info on #diabetes symptoms & diagnosis go to www.diabetes.org #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Great questions so far! #foodinsight |

Question 4: Can someone with pre-DM make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes?

IFICMedia: Q4 Can someone with pre-diabetes make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 #diabetes? #foodinsight

IFICMedia: Thx for joining us @ipura. Let us know if you have any questions #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A4 Yes. Studies show - lose 5-7% body wt if overwt. Get >150 min aerobic exercise each wk. Control carbs. Eat more fiber #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @IFICMedia: Q4 Can someone with pre-diabetes make lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 #diabetes? #foodinsight

Question 5: Do people with DM have to watch their carbohydrate intake?

IFICMedia: Q5 Do people with #diabetes have to watch their carbohydrate intake #nutrition #health #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @tamirossrd: A4 Yes. Studies show - lose 5-7% body wt if overwt. Get >150 min aerobic exercise each wk. Control carbs. Eat more fiber #foodinsight

SCRDinDC: RT @IFICMedia: Q5 Do people with #diabetes have to watch their carbohydrate intake #nutrition #health #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A5 Carb is THE component in food/bev affecting BG. With #diabetes, > carb, > BG; less carb = lower BG #foodinsight

SCRDinDC: RT @tamirossrd: A5 Carb is THE component in food/bev affecting BG. With #diabetes, > carb, > BG; less carb = lower BG #foodinsight

Question 6: How many carbs should someone with diabetes have in a day?  How many servings per meal?
 
IFICMedia: Q6 How many carbs should someone w/ #diabetes have in a day? How many servings per meal? #nutrition #health #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A6 Spread carbs thruout day 4 stable BG. Most women = 45-60 g/meal, men 60-75 g/meal. All:1-2 snacks = 15-30g prn. Ask ur RD #foodinsight

Question: Do people with diabetes have trouble with fat metabolism? Is that harder to control with insulin?

rcpete: @tamirossrd pl with diabetes also have trouble with fat metabolism dont they? that is harder to control with insulin? #foodinsight

IFICMedia: RT @rcpete: @tamirossrd pl with diabetes also have trouble with fat metabolism dont they? that is harder to control with insulin? #foodinsight

tamirossrd: @rcpete - Ppl w/ DM 2 often overwt which worsens insulin resistance. Insulin by inj may cause wt gn, esp in DM2 #foodinsight

Question 7: How many carbs in one serving of pasta? Rice? Bagel?

IFICMedia: Q7 How many carbs is one serving of pasta? Rice? Bagel? #diabetes #nutrition #health #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @IFICMedia: Q7 How many carbs is one serving of pasta? Rice? Bagel? #diabetes #nutrition #health #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A7 u CAN eat these w/#diabetes if count carbs. All = 15 g carb: 1/3 c cooked pasta or rice, ¼ large bagel. Moderation is key. #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @tamirossrd: A7 u CAN eat these w/#diabetes if count carbs. All = 15 g carb: 1/3 c cooked pasta or rice, ¼ large bagel. Moderation is key. #foodinsight

IFICMedia: RT @tamirossrd: A7 u CAN eat these w/#diabetes if count carbs. All = 15 g carb: 1/3 c cooked pasta or rice, ¼ large bagel. Moderation is key. #foodinsight

Question 8: Are low-calorie sweeteners safe for people with diabetes to consume? Will they impact blood sugar? 

IFICMedia: Q8 Are low calorie sweeteners safe for people with #diabetes? Will they impact blood sugar? #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A8 LCS safe, don’t raise BG. Overwhelming research = safety of 5 FDA appr LCS. Stevia = GRAS. Moderation is key. #diabetes #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @IFICMedia: Q8 Are low calorie sweeteners safe for people with #diabetes? Will they impact blood sugar? #foodinsight

krobin23: RT @tamirossrd: A8 LCS safe, don’t raise BG. Overwhelming research = safety of 5 FDA appr LCS. Stevia = GRAS. Moderation is key. #diabetes #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Many of my patients have Qs about LCS. Looking forward to more Qs from you! #foodinsight

IFICMedia: For more info on LCS check out IFIC fact sheet http://bit.ly/aoe5tn #diabetes #foodinsight

SCRDinDC: RT @IFICMedia: Q8 Are low calorie sweeteners safe for people with #diabetes? Will they impact blood sugar? #foodinsight

Question 9: Let’s talk about gestational diabetes. Do you have any tips for keeping mother and baby healthy?

IFICMedia: Q9 Let's talk gestational #diabetes. Do you have any tips for keeping mother and baby healthy? #foodinsight

tamirossrd: A9 Adequate kcals & Ca+ for grwth, devel. Carb cntrl 4 BG cntrl. Exercise as tol. BG as close 2 normal as pos. DM meds prn #foodinsight

tamirossrd: In preg, tight BG control important for healthy baby. Ask doctor what/amt exercise is best for you. #foodinsight

Question 10: Where can I find credible sources of information about living with diabetes?

IFICMedia: Q10 Our hour is just about up. One last question: Where can I find credible sources of information about living w/ #diabetes? #foodinsight

 
IFICMedia: Have more ?s about #diabetes & #food? Lots of resources available @ foodinsight.org. We'll have transcript there in few days #foodinsight

IFICMedia: Thanks so much to @tamirossrd for joining us. Check out her books here: http://amzn.to/bhXts3 http://amzn.to/d0yhWg #foodinsight

tamirossrd: Thanks all! Fantastic Qs! Fun to have spent the last hr with u! #foodinsight

Additional Diabetes & Sweetener Resources

 


American Diabetes Association (for diabetes symptoms)- http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/
American Dietetic Association (for general nutrition info; to find an RD) - www.eatright.org
American Dietetic Association (specific diabetes info) - http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6818
NDEP (National Diabetes Education Program) - http://ndep.nih.gov/
NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/ & http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/
American Association of Diabetes Educators (to find a diabetes educator)– www.diabeteseducator.org


Specific IFIC/Foundation Resources:

Diabetes:

Diabetes and Aging:
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Diabetes_and_Aging
Food Insight Blog: Gestational Diabetes: Will the Bagel Hurt My Baby?
http://www.foodinsight.org/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/201/Gestational-Diabetes-Will-the-Bagel-Hurt-My-Baby.aspx

Low-Calorie Sweeteners:
Everything You Need to Know About Sucralose:  http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Everything_You_Need_to_Know_About_Sucralose
Facts About Low-Calorie Sweeteners: http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Facts_about_Low_Calorie_Sweeteners
Stevia Sweeteners: Another Low-Calorie Option
http://www.foodinsight.org/Newsletter/Detail.aspx?topic=Stevia_Sweeteners_Another_Low_Calorie_Option
Everything You Need to Know About Aspartame:
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Everything_You_Need_to_Know_About_Aspartame 
 Everything You Need to Know About Acesulfame Potassium:
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Everything_You_Need_to_Know_About_Acesulfame_Potassium
Gestational Diabetes and Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Answers to Common Questions:
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Gestational_Diabetes_and_Low_Calorie_Sweeteners_Answers_to_Common_Questions
Food Insight Blog: For People With Diabetes, Low-Calorie Sweeteners Offer Sweet Solutions
http://www.foodinsight.org/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/196/For-People-with-Diabetes-Low-Calorie-Sweeteners-Offer-Sweet-Solutions.aspx
Food Insight Blog: Manage Your Weight Effectively: Tips From An RD
http://www.foodinsight.org/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/231/Manage-Your-Weight-Effectively-Tips-from-an-RD.aspx

Sugars & HFCS:
Questions and Answers about Sugars
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Questions_and_Answers_About_Sugars
Background on Carbohydrates & Sugars
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Background_on_Carbohydrates_Sugars
Sugar Alcohols Fact Sheet
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Sugar_Alcohols_Fact_Sheet
From Science to Communication: Understanding Fructose, HFCS, and Sugars CPE Module
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=From_Science_to_Communication_Understanding_Fructose_HFCS_and_Sugars_CPE_Module
Fiber Fact Sheet
http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL%20IFICFndtnFiberFactSheet%2011%2021%2008.pdf
The Truth about Sugars: 10 Facts You May Not Know
http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=The_Truth_about_Sugars_10_Facts_You_May_Not_Know
IFIC Review: The Science of Sugars
http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/76/IFIC_Review_Science_of_Sugars.pdf   A referenced white paper
All About Carbohydrates & Health: A CPE Program  http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=All_About_Carbohydrates_and_Health_CPE_Program_Introduction
 

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2 comment(s) so far...

Re: Recap of #FoodInsight Diabetes Chat

The people with knowledge in diabetes shouldn't only stick in the net,but should go out there to make things in for ears,community work ,Put to more people the awareness

By Tianshi on   Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Re: Recap of #FoodInsight Diabetes Chat

@Tianshi,

I know they have a couple support groups in my city (about 100,000) - do they not have any where you're at?

By John on   Tuesday, October 04, 2011

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