Nutrition and the diabetic Tips
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Diabetic Guidelines
Does being diabetic mean no more soda, candy, cake or beer? Well, yes...and no. You can still enjoy your treats in moderation, just not all at once, or all day long. When you are diabetic it is very important to decrease your processed sugar intake, as well as your fat intake. Diabetes leads to heart disease in many people and lowering your fat intake can decrease your chances of ending up with heart disease. Eating small meals, spaced several hours apart, can also maintain your glucose levels, and create a more comfortable feeling of well being.
Diabetic Exchanges
Diabetic exchanges are designed to help people choose healthy, well-balanced meals that will also help to maintain optimal blood glucose levels. Exchanges are broken down into 6 groups. They are:
Starches/Bread exchanges
Fruit exchanges
Milk exchanges
Vegetable exchanges
Meat and meat substitute exchanges
Fat exchanges
A Registered Dietitian can set you up with a personalized meal plan.
Managing your diabetes
There are four components to managing diabetes. They are Diet, Exercise, Monitoring, and Medication(if warranted). Without all of these, diabetes cannot be properly controlled.
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