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Ways to INCREASE appetite?
My heart goes out to you and your friend. I wish I
could help but with her having uncontrolled diabetes my suggestions would just pose problems for her diabetes. Maybe if you are permitted to speak to her doctor on this that would be the best thing. Again I am very sorry I can't help much however I will keep you and your friend in my thoughts and prayer Diana "Iguana" wrote in message ... An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks |
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Ways to INCREASE appetite?
An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight
quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks You sound like your in a similar situation that I was w/ my grandmother. It's very hard and I'm glad she has you to help her. These are some of the things I made for her: Peantubutter milkshake (I can just give you the ingredients, I'm sure you can figure out the measurements on your own, to meet personal taste.) Peantubutter milk shake Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream Big spoon of Peantubutter Splash of cream Scoop of protean powder A packet of splenda if it's not sweet enough for her. Mix in a blender. Also if you look at some of the low carb recipe sites you will find higher fat, low sugar recipes; http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/lowcarb-recipes.html is one. I would also make sugar free cheese cake and Mac N Cheese w/ protean powder. Wishing you well, Kat ~Kat "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." |
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http://www.prosure.com/
It is a special formula to assist with cachexia. With cancer that is stage IV, most doctors do not suggest following a strict diabetic diet. I would have her check with her doctor, the advice I hear the most is eat everything you want to eat when you want to eat it.... -- "Iguana" wrote in message ... An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks |
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Iguana wrote:
An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks I helped an aunt who was dying of cancer and the only thing that she could eat was baked potatoes. Remember that with diabetes the total amount of carbohydrates is what matters, so if serving size is small enough it is ok to eat almost anything. If she can only eat a half a potato, that isn't that much carbohydrate. Pam t2 since Nov. 2003, diet and exercise |
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Iguana wrote:
An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks I helped an aunt who was dying of cancer and the only thing that she could eat was baked potatoes. Remember that with diabetes the total amount of carbohydrates is what matters, so if serving size is small enough it is ok to eat almost anything. If she can only eat a half a potato, that isn't that much carbohydrate. Pam t2 since Nov. 2003, diet and exercise |
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When I worked as a hospice nurse, we often discontinued many diabetic
medications since as the cancer progressed there Blood sugars go down decreasing the need for medications. Also the goal in diabetes is to prevent complications that take years to develop like blindness, renal failure, etc what is the point if you have stage IV disease but best to check with your health care team. sometimes I have seen drugs used to increase appetite, such as steroids, hormones, and amphetamines but not with much success. -- "pam_in_sc" wrote in message ... Iguana wrote: An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks I helped an aunt who was dying of cancer and the only thing that she could eat was baked potatoes. Remember that with diabetes the total amount of carbohydrates is what matters, so if serving size is small enough it is ok to eat almost anything. If she can only eat a half a potato, that isn't that much carbohydrate. Pam t2 since Nov. 2003, diet and exercise |
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When I worked as a hospice nurse, we often discontinued many diabetic
medications since as the cancer progressed there Blood sugars go down decreasing the need for medications. Also the goal in diabetes is to prevent complications that take years to develop like blindness, renal failure, etc what is the point if you have stage IV disease but best to check with your health care team. sometimes I have seen drugs used to increase appetite, such as steroids, hormones, and amphetamines but not with much success. -- "pam_in_sc" wrote in message ... Iguana wrote: An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks I helped an aunt who was dying of cancer and the only thing that she could eat was baked potatoes. Remember that with diabetes the total amount of carbohydrates is what matters, so if serving size is small enough it is ok to eat almost anything. If she can only eat a half a potato, that isn't that much carbohydrate. Pam t2 since Nov. 2003, diet and exercise |
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In alt.support.diabetes Iguana wrote:
An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. I'm not a druggie or a troll. I do, however, want to let you know that some people dealing with cancer have found that marijuana can be very beneficial in terms of stimulating appetite. Priscilla |
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In alt.support.diabetes Iguana wrote:
An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. I'm not a druggie or a troll. I do, however, want to let you know that some people dealing with cancer have found that marijuana can be very beneficial in terms of stimulating appetite. Priscilla |
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"Iguana" wrote in message ... An individual whom I know has stage IV cancer and is losing weight quickly. She also has diabetes that is not well controlled, although by now it is a bit better. She does not want to eat much. I am looking for ways to increase her appetite. We are looking for any medications or tricks to that effect, that do not interfere with her diabetes treatments. We are aware that eating more is not going to cure cancer, but, perhaps it could somewhat prolong her life and improve its quality and stop cachexia. thanks Unfortunately 'guess who' is right. Steroids are about the only thing that would help with appetite in advanced cancer but if they don't work there is little point trying too hard. Make sure all the other obvious factors like pain, constipation and nausea are controlled. supplements may help but the only real rule at this stage with diet is whatever the patient wants, when the patient wants and as much or as little as the patient wants. Diabetes doesn't even come into the picture as an issue. MIKE |
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