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I want a diabetes-friendly meal plan for my mother. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to seek your guidance regarding my mother's diet. She is 62 years old and has been managing Type 2 diabetes for the past 16 years. Recently, we have noticed significant fluctuations in her blood sugar levels. I am particularly concerned about her carbohydrate intake and its im... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Individuals living with diabetes need to maintain a balanced diet that includes carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats in appropriate proportions. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that people with diabetes aim to consu... Read Full »
I have a few questions about maintaining the overall health. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male concerned about various questions on maintaining overall health such as the following. What dietary guidelines should I follow to ensure a balanced and healthy diet? Are there specific foods or nutrients that I should prioritize or avoid? How can I incorporate ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The guidelines for adopting a healthy and balanced diet are as follows: Consume adequate fruits and vegetables. Restrict fat, carbohydrates, and protein intake. Avoid red meat and eggs, and replace them with chicken. Exercise regularly,... Read Full »
I have been following a high-fat low-carb diet to lose weight. Is it good for heart health?
Query: Hello doctor, I see many conflicting views on what the best diet is for optimal health. I have personally been following a high-fat, low-carb diet and I have lost weight and felt pretty good but I keep reading both sides of the coin that HFLC is really healthy or that it is actually dangerous. Wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Certainly, saturated fat and refined carbohydrates are not good for health. Consumption of saturated fat should be decreased and should be replaced with unsaturated fats and, instead of refined carbohydrates have complex ones like fibers, ... Read Full »