Hreal85
Member
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2021
- Messages
- 10
- Reason
- CALS
- Diagnosis
- 01/2021
- Country
- US
- State
- MA
- City
- Weymouth
Hi
My dad was diagnosed with ALS in January of this year. He has lost some weight (10 lbs) and we are trying to prevent him from losing more since we know it will speed his progression. He is able to eat food without issue. The problem is that he is a type 2 diabetic and has been for many years. So his mindset has always been portion control and low carb to help keep his sugars in check. He knows the importance of eating more but his sugars are higher than normal for him, so is a bit stressed trying to balance eating more and handling his blood sugar as well. We are gonna talk to his PCP about increasing his diabetic medication if possible. I was just curious if there were other people here that are diabetic and had issues with controlling their blood sugar while increasing their calories. And if they have any helpful tips.
Thank you.
My dad was diagnosed with ALS in January of this year. He has lost some weight (10 lbs) and we are trying to prevent him from losing more since we know it will speed his progression. He is able to eat food without issue. The problem is that he is a type 2 diabetic and has been for many years. So his mindset has always been portion control and low carb to help keep his sugars in check. He knows the importance of eating more but his sugars are higher than normal for him, so is a bit stressed trying to balance eating more and handling his blood sugar as well. We are gonna talk to his PCP about increasing his diabetic medication if possible. I was just curious if there were other people here that are diabetic and had issues with controlling their blood sugar while increasing their calories. And if they have any helpful tips.
Thank you.