Written by Pavitra Sampath | Updated : May 10, 2016 11:05 AM IST
It is imparative that you reduce your butter, ghee or oil intake. Also, avoid processed foods like cakes, biscuits and ready-to-eat food,s as they are loaded with fats. Salt and sugar and can aggravate complications like blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Include complex carbs in every meal. You can eat foods that contain whole wheat, ragi, jowar, brown rice, oats, etc. They help in the slow release of sugar and help keep your insulin levles in check.
Being a diabetic can be tough, especially when everything you eat could possibly cause your insulin levles to sky rocket, with serious complications. Here are some diet dos and don'ts especially for you.
Foods with fibre are your best friends. Add vegetables, whole grains, etc. to your diet to stay healthy. Ideally you should aim for 25-25g of fibre per day through your diet to maintain blood glucose levels.
Depending on your blood sugar, don’t have more than two fruits per day. No fruit is off limits but if you are especially fond of mangoes or bananas, preferably eat them early in the morning.
As a diabetic you are free to eat all the vegitables you like. Add veggies like green leafy ones to give your body that extra boost of energy, vitamins and minerals. The only restriction here is to limit your intake of potatoes.
Being a diabetic, you are prone to periods of low blood sugar. This can lead to complications like fainting spells and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). To avoid these complication always carry a snack with you when you are travelling.
Modifing your diet a bit can go a long way. The first step is to eat every 2-3 hours in small quantities rather than eating 3 large meals
Low-fat milk products like curd, paneer and egg whites, lean chicken and fish are great protein sources which can prove helpful in managing diabetes effectively.
If you are a vegetarian, whole pulses and dals can provide little protein and good amounts of fibre. Add them to every meal to have a healthy and well balanced diet.
Avoid refined cereal products like bread, noodles, polished rice, etc. They raise your blood sugar levels suddenly and causes it to fall drastically, which can lead to a sudden bout of hypoglycaemia.
You probably already know this – sugary foods are a complete no-no. Avoiding them is best if you want to keep your blood sugar levels under control. If you still crave sugar try using artificial sweeteners occasionally, but avoid overdependence on them.
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