Diet in diabetes requires modification of existing eating habits. You need to control the quality and quantity of carbohydrates in your meals first and foremost. See what can harm you and what will be safe for you.
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Principles of the diet
The diet of a diabetic person must be as balanced as that of a healthy person. They must appear in it carbohydrateswhich are the main source of energy for the body, however, their amount should be controlled. This is especially important for people who are taking insulin. You should try to plan the dishes so that the amount of carbohydrates in each meal is similar, so that there are no large fluctuations in their level. Simple and refined sugars should be limited, and they should be the basis complex carbohydrates. It is worth paying attention to index (IG) and glycemic load (GL) products and dishes. The supply of fat, especially saturated and trans fat, should be reduced to 30 percent of total energy. Protein, in turn, should account for up to 20 percent of the total energy. As diabetes predisposes you to cardiovascular problems, it is also important limiting the supply of salt, which reduces the risk of high blood pressure. You can read more about the diet in diabetes in ‘You can live with diabetes!’.
Bad for good
Diabetes requires dietary intervention and changes in the current diet. You have to replace what can harm your body with a meal that is safe for your body. However, it does not mean less tasty. It is true that you must avoid a wide berth, sweets, sugar, fatty foods, white flour products and meals that can significantly raise your blood sugar levels, but many foods can still be eaten.
| WRONG CHOICE | A GOOD CHOICE |
Blueberry jam toast The toasts are made from white bread and the jam is sweetened. As a result, such a meal becomes a source of quickly absorbable carbohydrates that will rapidly raise blood sugar levels. | Porridge with blueberries Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, thanks to which glucose absorption is slow. Additionally, they contain many minerals and B vitamins. |
Pasta a’la Alfredo with prawns White pasta, butter, fatty cream, Parmesan cheese are the main ingredients of this dish that make it a meal rich in saturated fat. If the pasta is also overcooked, eating it will quickly raise your blood sugar levels. | Pasta with feta cheese and prawns It is enough to replace traditional whole grain pasta, reach for lean feta, tomatoes, parsley and shrimps to get a delicious, filling and healthy dish that is safe for diabetics. |
Traditional burger The ready sandwich from the net is a white roll, combined with fatty meat, mayonnaise sauce and a bit of lettuce or tomato. Such a hamburger has a high glycemic index. | Roll with fish and vegetables If you choose a whole grain roll rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, and pan-fried tuna with cooked vegetables, you can enjoy your meal savoring its taste without having to worry about your health. |
Chicken cutlet with mashed potatoes and salad Even if it is a chicken fillet, unfortunately the breading is usually made of a wheat roll, which absorbs fat during frying. For this mashed potatoes and ready-made salad from the sugar store, you have a high GI meal, rich in fat and additionally salt. | Roasted Chicken With Vegetables If you peel off a chicken and bake it with carrots, potatoes and asparagus, you have a nutritious, fat-free meal, rich in vitamin A and dietary fiber. Don’t forget about herbs! |
Ready sandwich Most often it is poor quality white bread, with ham of unknown origin, mayonnaise-based sauce and a bit of vegetables. Unfortunately, after eating such a sandwich, your glucose levels will jump up quickly. | A self-prepared sandwich Try to prepare sandwiches yourself from whole wheat bread, lean meats or cottage cheese and add as many vegetables as possible to it. Thanks to this, the meal will be rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. |
If you are not yet diabetic but your blood sugar results are not promising, try to change your diet. In our article you will check what diabetes prevention should look like.
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