What is the best diet for my father's diabetes control?

Question

Hello doctor,

My father, aged 65 years, has been suffering from diabetes for more than eight years. He was using insulin injection, 20 ml in the morning, and 12 ml at night. A recent blood test shows that the RBS value is 265 mg/dl, and the creatinine value is 2.1 mg/dL.

Now, as per the doctor's advice, he is taking insulin, 30 ml in the morning and 15 ml at night. He is also taking his pressure tablets. Could you please suggest a diet to reduce the sugar level? He is 4'9" in height and weighs about 154 pounds.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understood your concern.

Since your father's blood glucose level is not under control, the doctor is right in increasing his dosage of Insulin. His weight is a little on the higher side. A reduction in weight can help both his diabetes and blood pressure readings. Some of the dietary tips to follow.

Instead of 3 major meals a day, divide it into six to eight smaller meals.
Increase the intake of fiber-rich food in the form of raw salads.
Reduce the intake of carbohydrates like rice and rotis and increase the quantity of vegetables in a meal.
Avoid simple carbohydrates like sweets and sugary drinks.

My concern is his creatinine level of 2.1 mg/dL (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I advise you to consult a nephrologist without any delay, to assess his kidney functions.

I hope that helps.

Take care.