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What is a good diet when you have a diabetes (high blood sugar)? |
I just got news that I have diabetes. I do not have really high blood sugar when I have to use insulin, but the doctor said I definitely need to go on a diet. Would you be kind to advise me on a good diet, please? It is important that you talk with your physician or dietician when designing you meal plan, coz the dietary needs of individuals may vary. So it's better to get professional advice. The followings are a general guideline. 鈥ower the fat intake, especially saturated fat. 鈥imit the use of refined sugar 鈥elect carbohydrates with low glycemic index (GI) value. Low glycemic value means they increase our blood sugar level slowly, not very dramatically, which is important in diabetes. Carbohydrates rich in fiber are examples for these: like whole grain bread, rice and grains still with the seed cover. 鈥at regular small servings, spreading the daily portion of carbohydrate throughout each meal. 鈥void over-consumption of highly processed food; you know food like fast food, instant noodles, white bread etc. 鈥at three to five servings of vegetables daily. But don鈥檛 eat too much starchy vegetables like potato, yams. Choose beans, cucumber, cabbage, green leafy vegies etc. 鈥ruits can be taken in moderation. Avoid too much of sugary fruits though. 鈥imit alcohol consumption. Alcohol can cause two special problems. One is that it contains lots of energy that may not have been included into your meal plan. Also alcohol may impair your judgment about what food is good for you and what is bad. It is important that you take regular moderate exercises. Exercises help you manage diabetes properly. But speak with your physician first, before you start an exercise plan. Get his advice on which exercise suits you and in which intensity and frequency. Read lots of articles from good sources and be empowered about your condition. Don鈥檛 panic. It a condition that can be properly managed. It is important that you maintain a positive attitude. It is possible to have diabetes and lead a normal healthy happy life, if you follow healthy life habits, regarding food, exercises, timely medical check ups etc. I'll include two links for you to start with. http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-re... http://www.diabetes.org.au/hed.pdf... Source(s): www.diabetes.org www.diabetes.org.au suger- free stuff would be my best guess Diabetes is a serious issue. Your doctor should've given you a lot of written information, including a meal plan. A really good place to start is www.diabetes.org. Please talk with a registered dietician (R.D.) about the proper nutritents to consume. Some RD's are also called Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE) and are experts, in a sense, on the proper nutrition for someone with diabetes. You may be able to find such a dietician at your local hospital. My father has Type I diabetes (now uses an insulin pump) which used to be referred to as juvenile diabetes and along with keeping a close watch on his dietary intake, and checking his blood sugar 4x a day per his endrocrinologist (dr. who specializes in those with metabolic disorders including diabetes), he keeps excellent records of his blood sugar each day as well as his insulin needs for when he has to go to the dr. In addition to the website that someone posted for the American Diabetes Association, there is a website for the American Dietetic Association and you may be able to find a CDE in your area: www.eatright.org Diet Guidelines http://www.diabetes911.net/readit/chapte... Blood Sugar Management http://www.dlife.com/dlife/do/showconten... Wal-Mart Testing Supplies http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d... |
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