Snacks for diabetics

So now we must make walnuts a must too? I have no problems healthwise at the moment, except for being heavier than I should be since changing jobs and lifestyle six years ago. I love walnuts but they must be chopped up as my teeth can't cope with them. That's the next thing on my agends. How often and how many are we to eat?

Hiya marguicha, Almonds are my favourites and peanuts but they are way too salty and also Chestnuts in small amounts. I like hazelnuts too almonds can be soaked overnight and in a food mixer thing you make them into almond milk in the morning they are supposed to be very good for a lot of things. I don´t care much for Sunflower Seeds Pipas they are way to dry for me but my Parrot used to love them (grin).

Hi Marg, I am a diabetic and walnuts are part of my diet. The trouble is they are also high in calories so it is best that only a small quantity is consumed at one time, but on a regular basis. As far as your friend is concerned she does not have to wait for her "rotten" doctor to explain. There is a ton of information on the internet about diabetes, there are menus, meal plans, foods good and bad for diabetics. I don't know about your country but the American and Canadian Diebetes Associations have websites with lots of information. Where I live we also have support groups, excercise groups, access to regular consultaions with a nurse and a dietician both trained and specialized in diabetes treatment. There are also regular sessions at a diabetes clinic at a hospital supported by a social worker, dietician and nurse. People can ask questions in a group setting and make appointments for individual counselling. Your friend should check into what is available.

U are a sweetie!!. I appreciate u doing this discussion. Can't eat walnuts because i have gout & nuts of any kind are not good for gout. I'm just not worth a hoot. lol. jo

I didn't know that! I'm not a diabetic, but I know a lot of diabetics. From them I heard that there are ice creams specially made for diabetics, and that it tastes good. I haven't tried it, but it looks like a nice option too

Thanks for that. I have family members who are also diabetic. But walnut is not readily available here in the Philippines. Maybe I should check it out in "high class imported products stores" here if they sell walnut. Thanks and Happy MyLotting! :)

hi,friend,thank you sharing this valuable information.Because Diabetes is one of the most dangerous disease and one has to take keen care in food habits and medicine also. Take care and have a nice time.

I love nuts also. All kinds of nuts! If this was the newest study I believe it. I will recommend this to my patients. On one hand, walnuts can increase your uric acid that can make a person prone to gouty arthritis. I suggest, if you have diabetes, take bitter watermelon. It works. You can plant this in your backyard. It really would lower down you blood sugar. =)