Diabetic Diet
A person with diabetes has to plan his food intake with care as in diabetes the process of absorption of food is impaired because insulin is not produced by the body or is insufficient. The lack of insulin keeps the glucose level in the blood much higher for a longer duration than in a person with no diabetes.
On initial diagnosis of diabetes it is better to consult a nutritionist and get a diet plan prepared for your special needs. There is no such thing as a specific diabetic diet that is suitable for all persons as various factors pertaining to the general health, severity of the condition and weight have to be considered while planning a diet.
There are certain guidelines that a person with diabetes can follow to help maintain his blood sugar levels near the normal range. Avoid eating direct sugars as they will increase your calorie intake with no additional benefit. If you do feel an urge for something sweet, try eating a fruit, a sugar free dessert or just a small portion of a normal dessert.
Ultimately all that we eat is broken down to sugars, it is just that some complex foods like proteins and complex carbohydrates take longer, though they may have the same calorific value. Fats have more than twice the calorie content of other foods so you will do well to cut out fats and reduce the calories from fats to just 10 to 15 % of your calorie intake.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables which have high fiber content and are low on calories. A regular regime of exercise and regular meals and timings will help keep the diabetes under control.
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