Diabetic Diet
The
basics to diabetic diet meal planning are simple once we understand the way our
body breaks down food. Everything we eat is broken down into sugar eventually.
Sugary foods such as sweets or fruit hit the bloodstream almost immediately,
followed by the slower starches (carbohydrates, or carbs), which take an hour
or two to break down depending on their complexity. Proteins are next, taking
about four hours, then between six and eight hours the fats finally break down.
If strict attention is paid to diet and exercise, many diabetics can control
their blood sugar with minimal dependence on medication.
Diabetic Diet Plan And Goal
Diabetic
diet plan differ from person to person due to our daily nutritional needs and
type of diabetes a person suffers. Following are the most common type of
diabetes diet:
- Type 1 Diabetes Diet- Type 1 diabetes always requires insulin treatment, the main focus is to find a balance between the food intake and insulin.
- Type 2 Diabetes Diet- Type 2 diet focus on controlling weight in order to improve the body’s ability to utilize insulin. In most cases Type 2 diabetes can be controlled through proper diet and exercise alone.
- Gestational Diabetes Diet - unlike the Type 2 diet, gestational diabetes diet focus on adequate energy and nutrients to support both the mother’s body and growing baby while maintaining stable blood glucose levels for the pregnant mother.
The diet
goal is to eat a balanced, portion controlled meal that will allow our body to
stay on an even keel throughout the day as the components of each meal hit the
system. Eating every two to three hours is best, five or six small meals being
recommended, and light exercise after each meal will help kick start the
digestive system and prevent a spike in sugar levels. If we can include
appropriate servings from each food category at each meal, they will break down
at different rates, delivering a steady trickle of sugar into the bloodstream
and keeping our energy level stable. This saves our system from having to deal
with a great influx all at once, as it would if we ate only carbs, or only
protein.
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