Diabetes Mellitus: Is there a perfect diabetic diet?
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| Diabetes Mellitus: Is there a perfect diabetic diet? |
Eating a
well-balanced diet with a variety of foods at each meal can help you create a
Diabetes friendly diet which works for you. For example, there is no limit on
vegetables and green salads you can consume. These foods are filling,
nutritious, and raise blood glucose very little. Also, be sure to include
moderate amounts of low-fat protein. Proteins help to control hunger between
meals. It is important to limit your intake of fat, especially animal fat. Fat
does not raise blood glucose, but can make you overweight. Excess body weight can
raise blood glucose. A high-fat diet also increases your risk of heart disease.
It is
necessary to limit your alcohol intake. Drink alcohol only with your health
care provider's approval. Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach as it can
interfere with some Diabetes medications and insulin and put you at risk for
low sugar levels. A low sodium diet may help to control your blood pressure. Be
aware of foods with high sodium content such as canned foods, cured or pickled
foods and seasonings (soy sauce, garlic salt). The American Heart Association
recommends having less than 2300 mg of sodium total per day.
Principles of a diabetic diet
Once someone is diagnosed
with Diabetes, they believe that they have to follow a "diabetic
diet." For some, this socalled diet consists of avoiding sugar, while
others believe it to be a strict way of eating that controls glucose. Unfortunately,
neither is quite right.
General recommendations include:
Include carbohydrate in
every meal and snack. Be sure to spread your carbohydrate intake evenly
throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Even distribution of food helps
prevent high and low
blood glucose. Eat three meals a day, plus snacks as needed. Eating at regular
intervals helps control hunger and prevents overeating at the next meal. Time
your food intake to the action of your Diabetes medication.
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