 | Nutrition 325 Nutrition My doctor wants me to lose weight so my blood sugar can go down. What type of food, fruits and vegetables should I eat? Im 58 and I weight 262 pounds. My doctor wants me to lose weight so my blood sugar can go down. What type of food, fruits and vegetables should I eat? Im 58 and I weight 262 pounds. htmASKTHEDOClowerbloodsugarlevelsdiet The best strategies to lower blood sugar levels are losing weight and controlling the quantity and quality of the carbohydrates you eat. 1441769 InteliHealth 2012-05-25 t Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D., L.D. 2015-05-25  | Ask The Expert | |  |  |  |  | | Archive By Date: Nutrition | Page 1 of 6 | | Answered questions from the past 2 years: | |  My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? |  What is the relationship between carbohydrates and triglycerides? |  My 78-year-old father has macular degeneration. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this from happening to me? |  I just found out that I have a low red blood cell count. This is the first time in my life I have had this problem. I thought I was healthy. What might be causing my anemia? |  There seem to be many products to help with constipation. But are there any remedies for loose, poorly formed stools? I tried eating more fiber, but that hasnt helped. |  Which is healthier: eating little bits throughout the day or eating three meals a day? |  Is it true that the so called Mediterranean diet can make my brain healthier? |  I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My main symptoms are bloating, gas and diarrhea. What dietary advice can you offer? |  Ive been on antacids for 2 years. I have a lot of gas and my stools are not properly formed. Whats happening? |  I recently needed a colostomy. I have a lot of gas and the output is very watery. Would changing my diet help? Any other suggestions? | | | | |