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Hi, my father is a diabetic patient since 25years. He is maintaining the blood sugar level by limiting food and with medicines till now. But since last 5 years, he lost all his muscle and looks very weak. What can he do and what diet should he follow to become healthy again.
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Hello practo user
Sure ,we will help you
We have a diet plan for diabetic patient which include
. Help to control and cure diabetes by curing the cause of diabetes and reduce the intake of medicine
. Managing all the other symptoms , deficiency , disease caused due to diabetes.
. Stress managment.
.Many more.
But before prescribing any thing we need some information like
. Vitals
. Purpose
. Medical history
. Family history
. Occupation
. Physical activity
. Daily routine
And many more
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Dt. Ankita
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Can use wheat,millets 2ith plenty of vegetables.
Greengram sprouts is also healthy.
Seasonal fruits gauva,papaya,banana are good for health.
Almonds,walnuts,figs,can be powdered and give with milk.
Vasantakusumaakara rasa,or
Shilapravang can be given for general health maintainence.
Walking,yoga,exercise for atleast one hour is good for fitness.
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Ms. Neha Tushar Gore
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
He is going through muscle loss phase.He needs to add protein in his diet. Diet with complex carbohydrates, moderate protein,healthy fats and fibre rich foods.I Exercise is also important, brisk walking 45min min.To plan a diet I need to take detail diet history and medication also.sometimes some diabetic medicine also cause weight loss.
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Regular brisk walking 45min
protein rich foods
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It looks like he has been compromising himself on important nutrients in his Diet in order to maintain his blood glucose levels do appreciate all his efforts for these 25 years.
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The kind of Proteins added to his diet the combinations especially in trying to balance his carbohydrates fats and simple sugars in quantity and quality goes a long way in not trying to loose his muscles further kindly share his food plan in terms of his calories distribution and other Nutrients with which I can plan a diet chart that can avoid further loss of muscle strength and good blood sugar control and correct other defeciencies.
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He requires good sources of Proteins such as whole Pulses ,lean meat and fish, egg whites mushroom BEANS ,lentils nuts and seeds with B12 rich foods and good amount of fiber from vegetables and selected fruits.
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Ms. Shamika Desai
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Thane
Hi I can understand your concern.
Make sure you start whe grains in his diet restrict simple carbohydrates. Include proteins in diet. Include healthy fats in the diet.
Make sure proteins like dal / Sprouts / fish / Egg / Chicken / Nuts
Consult me on Practo online consultation
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Ms. Sarita Kumari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
3 yrs exp
Noida
He needs to follow proper diet plan and exercise regime . Consult direct on practo for customized diet plan and follow up.
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Ms. Harshita
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Increase protein intake and as well as good fat such as sprouts, tofu, egg, paneer, soya, all pulses and legumes .
Also need more details his eating pattern ,height weight and sugar level .
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Include nuts and healthy eating pattern.
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