Question : What is the most cost-effective nutrition system for a diabetic?
Within the past two years I was diagnosed with diabetes. My physician prescribed the medication Actoplus. About a year ago I lost my job and with it my health insurance. After finishing off the 90-day supply I stopped taking Actoplus. Its cost, without prescription coverage, is prohibitive. I asked my doctor to prescribe a less expensive medication, but his response was that Actoplus was ideal for my condition. Shortly after being diagnosed with diabetes I began an exercise program. I walk 45-minutes in the morning; 45-minutes at night. I walk 2 miles in each 45-minute circuit. I have lost some weight, however my blood glucose levels have trended higher since going off medication in April 2009. At that time my blood glucose levels were in the 110 – 120 level; since then they’ve trended upwards to 150 or more and appear to continue to trend upwards. My wife is helpful in providing me with a low-carb diet. But I think it would be helpful to use one of the nutrition systems that’s geared toward helping people control their diabetes. Any thoughts?
diabetic diet system

Best answer:

Answer by dingding
You could always do something like Nutri-System, but you and your wife working together to eat low-carb (they call it “safe carb” now – less than 30-35g per meal) is the best way to go and far less expensive.

Foods to focus on:
Lean meats
Eggs
Nuts
Green leafy veggies
Sugar-free puddings, yogurts & ice cream bars
Strawberries/blueberries/raspberries w/Splenda or Equal
Diet sodas

Foods to minimize (only a golf ball size at each meal):
Potatoes
Bread
Pasta
Rice
Legumes, lentils & beans
Milk (1/2 cup at a time is OK)
Non-berry fruits & juices
Sugared sodas & sweetened teas