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Hi, I have a female friend who recently discovered she was a feedee/gainer and waiting to gain. She is currently 253 and wanting moreto Initially gain to 300 and possibly more later. The thing is she is diabetic type 2 with insulin/other meds, and trying to best avoid carbs to control her blood glucose better. She is having trouble gain and has been losing a little weight because of it; we are also kinda on a budget. Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions would be great. Thank you!
Nuts, high fat fish (e.g. salmon), avocados
Basically any food that's naturally high in fat. It will take longer to gain, but it won't spike her blood sugar. You can get nuts and avocados for cheap - not too sure about the salmon.
As a side note, I'm also a type II diabetic. I find that cinnamon is good for stabilizing blood sugar. If she can't eat enough to make an impact naturally, there are OTC supplements that you can get at your local Wal-Mart.
There are a lot of natural remedies for managing diabetes. She shouldn't stop taking her medicine, but it can help get it under control.