How Diet Helps Control Diabetes

Diabetes is a universal disease. It affects people from all
walks of life and culture. Every day, a huge number of diabetic
people are dealing with severe problems related to their
condition. One thing diabetes is not a disease that is easy to
control with diet. Diabetics need to stick to a strict diet in
order to avoid experiencing severe complications.

If you are diabetic, your doctor would have already advised you
of the importance of following a low-carbohydrate, high-protein
diet to manage your condition. The normal food pyramid diet
does not apply to you since it involves consuming foods like
rice, corn, pasta, breads, peas and potatoes, which are all
high in carbohydrate. You are recommended to limit your intake
of carbohydrate because your body converts these into sugar,
something that your body already does not need more of.
Instead, your doctor will advise you to eat foods with a low
glycemic index as well as foods that are rich in protein (e.g.,
chicken, beef and fish). Fatty and sweet foods are also things
you need to avoid. And if you like to drink, you will need to
avoid alcohol.

Many people who have diabetes are turning into vegans. A large
number of diabetics are enjoying the benefits of following a
vegan diabetes diet. Simply put, the vegan diabetes diet is
completely based on plants; it does not have any animal fats. A
typical vegan diabetes diet consists of vegetables, fruits,
grains and legumes.

The vegan diabetes diet is comprised of 75% carbohydrate, 15%
protein and 10% fat. Since this diet is completely without
animal fats, an individual is able to lose fats rather quickly
and more easily.

The vegan diabetes diet has been studied by health experts and
scientists. According to one study, it was found that diabetics
who followed a vegan diabetes diet experienced less
complications from their condition. The study further showed
that those who follow a vegan diabetes diet plan appears to be
able to better control their blood sugar levels, weight and
kidney function.

The vegan diabetes diet works by normalizing an individual's
sensitivity to insulin. Through the vegan diabetes diet,
diabetics are on a high-fiber, low-fat diet. This translates to
lower dietary energy concentration intake. Many who follow a
vegan diabetes diet report a loss of 20 to 50 pounds.

If you decide to get on a vegan diabetes diet, you will
discover that it is a diet that is very easy to follow. You
won't be counting calories or measuring portions either. Talk
to your doctor about the possibility of you getting on a vegan
diabetes diet.

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