Diabetes Diet To Control Diabetes

Proper diet is very important for people suffering from
diabetes. It is recommended that the diet of diabetes patient
should be high in fiber and low in fat. Diabetes diet is not a
special food that is packaged by a pharmaceutical company and
can be purchased off the shelf. Neither is it a complicated
dieting plan. It is just a healthy eating habit which emphasizes
on fruits, vegetable and whole grains. Diabetes diet can also be
practiced by healthy people who want to lead a healthy
lifestyle.

History Of Diabetes Diet

During the early days before the discovery of insulin, doctors
would recommend diabetes patient to consume a low-calorie diet.
It is more to prevent ketoacidosis, which is caused by high
concentrations of ketone bodies. This was due to the breakdown
of amino acids and deamination of amino acids by our body. The
low-calorie diet didn't actually cure diabetes but it did
prolong the life of the patient quite a bit.

Establish A Good Eating Habit

You should establish a regular eating habit for your meals and
snacks. As far as possible, avoid ad hoc eating habit because it
is difficult to control what goes into your stomach. Always eat
the healthiest food in the right amount. Excessive amounts are
also not good for the body.

If you are taking diabetes medication or insulin, your eating
habits will have to be stricter. Eat only the right amount of
servings from each food group. You could talk to your doctor if
you have difficulty with your diabetes diet. He will probably
recommend a dietitian who can tailor your diabetes diet to your
lifestyle.

Carbohydrates In Your Diabetes Diet

The American Diabetes Association recommends that carbohydrates
should form 60% to 70% of the total caloric intake. This is
somewhat controversial because some studies have suggested a low
carbohydrate diet. It is best to work out your diabetes diet
with your dietitian. Try to plan your diabetes diet to have the
same amount of carbohydrate at each mealtime to maintain an
ideal blood sugar level right through the day.

Exchange List In Diabetes Diet

The "exchange scheme" was introduced in the 1950 by the
American Diabetes Association. The purpose or intent is to allow
patients to swap or exchange food of the same caloric value with
another of similar value. For example, you may eat more cake and
reduce on the potatoes at dinner time. The exchange list is not
so popular with current dietitians. They are more likely to
introduce diabetes diet that includes a wide range of fruit,
vegetables and one that has a high fibre content and low in
sugar and saturated fat.

Conclusion

To minimize the risk of diabetes complication, we must practice
a healthy eating habit. This is the most logical way to maintain
an ideal blood sugar level. Your diabetes diet need not be bland
and boring. You could include your favorite food by balancing it
with other healthy nutritious items. Be creative at your meal
plan and at the same time mindful of the effects it brings to
your diabetes diet.

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