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Creating a diabetic diet that balances and regulates your body's blood sugar levels is vital for all sufferers. Depending on which variety of the condition you suffer from, understanding the ins and outs of your specific Diabetic diet is essential to manage your illness.
The basic principle of most Diabetic diet plans centre around avoiding the foods that are likely to cause peaks or valleys in your blood sugar levels.
Because some Diabetic diet plans feel limiting, the more you educate yourself about food choices, the better you'll be able to make creative, interesting choices that won't leave you feeling deprived. So what makes a tasty and varied Diabetic diet?
The ideal eating plan will help balance your blood glucose levels, your blood fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides and your blood pressure. It's also often a good idea to opt for a low fat, low calorie plan, because being overweight can cause and perpetuate the problem. Reduce the amount of fat in your meals, and make sure that the fats you do eat or cook with are the healthiest variety - unsaturated fats. Regulate your blood sugar by making sure to eat three regular meals a day.
Each meal should include foods that are rich in starchy carbs, such as potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, or cereal. Carbs are where your body derives its glucose, so the amount of carbs you eat directly affects your blood sugar. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, which are great sources of vitamins and fibre. Be sure to steer clear of refined sugars found in cookies and cakes, soft drinks or candy, and limit your salt intake to 6 grams or less a day.
Last but not least, don't be fooled by foods or snacks that are advertised as being specifically for the condition. They aren't any better for you than their ordinary counterparts, they are expensive and often operate as laxatives!
If you want a detailed outline of a meal plan that will work for you, please consult your doctor.
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