The diet of a person with diabetes is very important for blood glucose control and constant maintenance to prevent changes such as hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. It is therefore important that, in case of a diabetes diagnosis, the person goes to the nutritionist for a complete nutritional assessment and that a nutritional plan is indicated.
In the diabetes diet it is important to include and increase the amount of foods high in fiber, as they help control sugar levels, called blood sugar levels, as well as eat foods with low glycemic index, i.e. foods that increase the amount of sugar. Current. In addition, it is important to regulate the consumption of foods that contain fat, as there is a risk that the person will develop heart disease in addition to diabetes.
- The following table helps people with diabetes know which foods are allowed.
- Which are prohibited.
- And which should be avoided:.
White rice, mashed potatoes, snacks, puff pastry, wheat flour, cakes, French bread, white bread, biscuit, waffle
Fruits such as apple, pear, orange, peach, tangerine, red fruits and green banana. It is recommended to consume them with the skin.
Vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, cauliflower, peppers, eggplants and carrots.
Kiwi, melon, papaya, pineapple, grapes and raisins
Beet
Fruits such as dates, figs, watermelon, syrup fruit and sweet jelly.
Ideally, always eat small portions of food every 3 hours, making 3 main meals and 2 to 3 snacks a day (mid-morning, mid-afternoon and before bedtime), respecting the meal schedule.
Fruits allowed in diabetes should not be consumed in isolation, but should be accompanied by other foods and, preferably, at the end of a main meal, such as lunch or dinner, always in small portions. It is important to focus on the consumption of whole fruit, not juice, as the amount of fiber is lower.
You can’t eat sweets with diabetes because they contain large amounts of sugar, leading to increased levels of glucose and uncontrolled diabetes, which increases the risk of diabetes-related diseases such as blindness, heart problems, kidney problems, and difficulty curing, for example. See the full list of high-sugar foods to avoid.
However, if you eat well and your blood sugar level is controlled, you can eat sweets from time to time, preferably prepared at home.
To reduce blood sugar and control diabetes, it is recommended to eat high-fiber foods at each meal, and you should eat at least 25 to 30 grams per day. In addition, preference should be given to foods with low and medium glycemic indices, which is an important value for knowing how high a carbohydrate food is and increasing the amount of blood sugar.
To control diabetes it is important, in addition to a balanced diet, to perform a physical activity such as walking or exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day, as this also helps regulate blood sugar, since the muscle uses glucose during exercise. It is recommended that before performing the activity, the person prepares a small snack to avoid hypoglycaemia. See what the diabetic should eat before exercising.
In addition, it is also important to measure the amount of blood sugar daily and use the medications indicated by your doctor, as well as seek the advice of the nutritionist for an appropriate assessment. Watch the video below what diabetic foods should look like: