Every individual needs to eat
healthy!! Diabetics can still enjoy a
full and wide ranging diet, there just simply has to be more thought and
planning ahead happen. The body needs 3
vital nutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Carbohydrates provide energy; they are what
provide glucose that feeds all the cells in the body. Protein help repair the body and build
muscle. Fats must be taken in
moderation. Fats help your body absorb
vitamins and also help to make you feel full. Each of those 3 are vital
to the health of our bodies.
Carbohydrates raise blood glucose
levels. Diabetics need to limit intake
of carbohydrates per meal to maintain optimum blood glucose levels. When looking at a nutrition label pay
attention to the total carbohydrates number as that is the number that must be
controlled.
There are several different methods in keeping blood glucose levels in control with diet:
Counting carbohydrates.
Because
carbohydrates break down into glucose, they have the greatest impact on your
blood glucose level. It's important to make sure your timing and amount of
carbohydrates are the same each day, especially if you take diabetes
medications or insulin. Otherwise, your blood glucose level may fluctuate more.
A general rule with this method is to allot 75 carbohydrates per meal
Exchange system
One serving in a group is called an "exchange." An exchange has about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat and calories — and the same effect on your blood glucose — as a serving of every other food in that same group. So, for example, you could exchange — or trade — one small apple for 1/3 cup of cooked pasta, for one carbohydrate serving.
Mayo Clinic: Diabetes Diet
Exchange system
One serving in a group is called an "exchange." An exchange has about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat and calories — and the same effect on your blood glucose — as a serving of every other food in that same group. So, for example, you could exchange — or trade — one small apple for 1/3 cup of cooked pasta, for one carbohydrate serving.
Glycemic Index
Some people who have diabetes use the glycemic index to select foods, especially carbohydrates. Foods with a high glycemic index are associated with greater increases in blood sugar than are foods with a low glycemic index. Complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber — such as whole-grain rice, bread or cereals — have a lower glycemic index than do simple carbohydrates — white bread or white rice, for example — and usually are preferred to highly processed foods. But low-index foods aren't necessarily always healthier, as foods that are high in fat tend to have lower glycemic index values than do some healthier options.
Mayo Clinic: Diabetes Diet
With Type2 Diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough Insulin (a hormone which regulates your blood sugar level) or the Insulin it produces doesn’t work properly, because your body cells are resistant to it. Type 2 is described as lifestyle disease as it occurs in people who have less physical activity, who are obese or overweight. This is the most common form of diabetes. Research has shown that type 2 can be prevented by exercise , proper nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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