Moxie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I have blood sugar issues. I take metformin. I have to have a *procedure* and need to be on a liquid diet for 36 hours. I only drink diet soda, sugar free drinks and water. But, I'll need some calories, right? Should I drink regular juice or something with sugar in it?? That would be so hard for me after years of no sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 what about broths? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hadn't thought of that! Adding it to my shopping list. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Moxie--full liquid diet or clear liquid diet? There's a difference.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 The doctor's instructions should tell you what's allowed. Clear liquids only? Broth, gelatin, juice? Or creamed soups? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 If you are on full liquid diet, creamed soups, protein shakes, and sometimes very watered down oatmeal are allowed. If you are on clear liquid, I highly recommend doing a lot of broth, herbal tea, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 The sheet says "full liquid diet" but is says I can have liquid meal replacement so I guess not just clear liquids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I would call and tell them that you have blood sugar issues and ask what their protocol is for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I would do a vegetable smoothie with a protein powder if it is allowed, possibly with some added fat like coconut oil. liquid diets make my blood sugar wonkey because there isn't a real delay from mouth to blood and my blood sugar gets raised to fast, so complex carbs. protein and fats make it more steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't do juices, they use those to raise blood sugar rapidly when needed. Definitely call and ask, you can't be the only person with blood sugar issues that has had this procedure. Edited May 9, 2016 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Call and ask questions. I was told to fast before and I complained due to being hypoglycemic. Depending on the test, you may get permission to eat something or more flexibility. I did. Oh and once dd had medicine where the bottle directions said NO food and the fine print said it was okay. I wish I'd had the fine print with us when we were traveling and I called the pharmacist asking questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 protein shakes/drinks would be included as well as cream soups if they are strained. So boost/musclemilk/etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 They have low carb shakes out there if they are allowed. The Atkin's shakes aren't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I would call and ask. Metformin can dangerously lower blood sugar if you are not eating your normal diet. I would be very concerned to have no carbs at all for that period of time. Without any other advice, I'd try to mimic the protein-carb-fat percentages that you are already eating. Just make it all liquid...milk, broth, juice, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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