Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
Today I am just angry about this whole diabetes thing! I'm angry about the money I just had to pay out for an eye exam and new glasses because my vision suddenly changed. I'm angry about having to permanently give up certain foods that I love, like spagetti and my corn chip chile casserole and tuna noodle casserole. I'm angry that the "low sodium" soups I have tried (I have to count sodium too) are so absolutely awful I have had to throw at least one of them out! I am not giving up and I know I can do this, but I am just so angry, angry,angry! Can I assume that others of you out there have your little moods too, and this will pass?
Yes it is only one article written by one person, no where could I find any other articles against this food item.
This whole life of diabetes is trial and error and knowledge does give you power.
Question
My dietitian said that Dreamfields pasta would be a good choice to help me with blood glucose control. The nutrition information says there are 41g of total carbohydrates for 1 serving (same as any other pasta). But Dreamfields goes on to say that you only need to count 5 grams per serving because of the 5 grams of fiber and 31 grams of protected carbs. Is this a reliable claim?
Answer
The American Diabetes Association does not have a specific recommendation when it comes to this product. Dreamfields uses a manufacturing process that is supposed to protect some of the carbohydrates in pasta from being broken down and entering your blood stream. In theory, Dreamfields pasta should not raise blood glucose as much as traditional pasta.
However, this product has not been tested in people with diabetes. If you choose to use it, you should test it yourself, as individual responses will vary. If you count carbs, Dreamfields recommends that you start by counting 5 grams of carbohydrate for every 2 ounces of dry pasta (this should be about 1 cup of cooked pasta).
Monitor your blood glucose levels after and adjust carb counts (and insulin boluses if on insulin) as needed. Some individuals need to count a serving of Dreamfields pasta as 10-20 carbohydrate grams depending on their glycemic response. In other people, there may be no difference between Dreamfields and regular pasta.
Another issue to think about is cost. Usually, regular whole wheat pasta is a relatively low-cost food. Dreamfields Pasta will be more expensive because it is a specialty product. If you can afford it and you find that your body handles it better than regular pasta, it may be worth budgeting for.
If not, people with diabetes can still have whole wheat pasta. Portion control is very important with pasta because it is high in carbohydrates. Usually, 1/3 cup of cooked pasta has about 15 grams of carbohydrate. Always check the Nutrition Facts label on different pasta products for a more exact serving size and the total carbohydrate count.
If you dont think a serving that size will fill you up, add bulk to your dish by mixing in some cooked non-starchy vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, or tomatoes) and lean meat (like chicken breast, lean ground beef, or soy-based crumbles).
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