Here comes the part where my profession and passion merge together . As a doctor these are the diet advice I give for people with diabetes.
And the mainstay of the treatment along with medications is with diet and exercise . Following good diabetic diet plan is necessary to keep the sugar level within the normal range.
These are the few diet modifications a diabetic should make.
- Limit the intake of carbohydrate(sugar) in your diet.
- Take small meals at regular intervals . Avoid eating large meals as it increases the blood glucose levels.
- Include high fiber food items in your diet , also take vegetable and fruits .
- As diabetes can lead to heart attack and stroke decreasing fat intake is also recommended
- Exercise regularly , at least 2 times a week each session lasting for about 30 mins . If you are on insulin or sulfonylureas( glipizide , glyburide ) make sure you keep some glucose with you while exercising incase of hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar ).
- Reduce salt intake , cut down on your alcohol .
These are the few basic diet and lifestyle changes that you can do if you have diabetes .
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