Proper Nutrition For The Diabetic
Diabetics can eat some sugar as long as it
is a part of a well-balanced diet. You just need to be very careful
about monitoring food content as some sugars are hidden.
A general rule of thumb when planning meals for a diabetic is to
have two to five choices (60 grams max) of carbohydrates, one
choice of protein and a small amount of fat.
The food you eat is connected to the amount of glucose in your
bloodstream. Making the right food choices will help you to control
your disease. There is no one diabetic diet to follow. Your doctor
will give you guidelines for you to follow when making food
choices. You may also be asked to visit with a dietician
experienced in diet requirements of the diabetic. The dietician can
give you sample diet plans to follow that may help you in deciding
what meals will be good for you to eat. Diabetics can have snacks
and tasty foods they just need to be careful about which foods they
select and to monitor how much carbohydrates, protein and fat they
consume on a daily basis.
Diabetics can eat some sugar as long as it is a part of a
well-balanced diet. You just need to be very careful about
monitoring food content as some sugars are hidden.
A general rule of thumb when planning meals for a diabetic is to
have two to five choices (60 grams max) of carbohydrates, one
choice of protein and a small amount of fat.
Carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy
products, beans and in starchy foods such as breads. It is good to
eat more fresh fruit than canned fruit because canned fruit
contains juice or water that they are packed in. Be careful to
watch your condiment usage because condiments can contain
carbohydrates.
If your body does not manufacture insulin or enough insulin than the glucose just stays in the blood and is not able to be used by the cells of your body. Over time high levels of blood sugar (glucose) can lead to serious health issues such as problems with vision, heart, kidneys, nerves, and your teeth and gums.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes are:
Being thirsty, urinating a lot, feeling hungry or tired frequently, losing weight without the intention to lose weight, experiencing sores that do not heal properly, noticing that you have dry and itchy skin, experiencing tingling in your feet or losing the feeling in your feet, and experiencing blurry vision.
Diabetes is diagnosed by a blood test.
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Proteins are found in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, and
also beans and certain vegetables. Try to eat more of the poultry
and fish and less of the red meat. Do not eat the skin from poultry
and trim any fat from your meat before preparing. When selecting
dairy products use the non-fat varieties and stay away from
mayonnaise-based dishes, egg yolks, bacon, and other high-fat dairy
products. Fat-free versions of food will often contain
carbohydrates or sugars so check the labels when making
purchases.
It is important to check your blood glucose level on a regular
basis so that you will know if it is low or high. Exercise can make
your blood sugar lower. If you check your blood glucose level and
find that it is low you can drink a fruit drink or a regular soda
and your sugar level should return to a higher level quickly.
If you notice that you are very thirsty, are urinating a lot, or
have blurred vision, your blood glucose level may be too high.
Check the blood level and contact your doctor for instructions.
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Diabetes drug metformin found to reduce cancer risk
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) A growing body of evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin can reduce the risk of cancer, researchers said Wednesday.
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