Diabetes Diet Tips

Cause

Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high.

Calories

People who have diabetes are usually put on a 1200 – 1500 calorie diet.

Weight to loose

If you have type 2 diabetes, losing around 5% of your body weight. If you have obesity, you have to lose weight, 15kg.

Exercise for Diabetes

Walking is a great exercise to avoid diabetes or do Cycling, Aerobic dance, Swimming etc..

Diet tips for Diabetes

Diet and Lifestyle tips Shared by Dt. Prerna Dhingra

A diet for people living with diabetes is based on eating healthy meals at regular times. Eating meals at regular times helps to better use insulin that the body makes or gets through medicine.

A diabetic meal plan can help someone monitor their calorie and carb intake while adding some fresh ideas to the diet and making healthy eating more enjoyable. A balanced, diverse diet can assist diabetics manage their blood sugar levels.

A registered dietitian Prerna Dhingra can help you put together a diet based on your health goals, tastes and lifestyle. The dietitian also can talk with you about how to improve your eating habits regarding food sizes that suit the needs for your weight and activity level.

Diabetes dietician and nutritionist Prerna Dhingra offers highly professional and high-quality diabetes specialized dietetic services that meet your specific needs.

Recommended Foods :

People with diabetes must choose Healthy carbohydrates such as Fruits , Vegetables ,Whole grains., Legumes Low-fat dairy products, such as milk and cheese. And other Fiber-rich foods wisely, considering factors like carbohydrate content, glycemic index, and fiber

Foods to limit Diabetes:

Try to avoid these foods such as sweets , fats and oils , diary etc when you have diabetes . Starches and sugars pose the biggest problems for people with diabetes because the body breaks these down into glucose.

Sugars

Sugary foods mostly contain sugar and low-quality carbohydrates. They often have little or no nutritional value and can cause sharp spikes in blood glucose which is the risk of heart disease and stroke.

White bread, pasta,baked goods

Refined starches are broken down through processing before they reach our plates. After this processing, the body quickly absorbs the carbs and converts them into glucose which increases blood sugar, and it means that a person may feel hungry again soon after a meal.

Suggested Recipes:

If you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, your doctor may recommend working with a dietitian to make a sustainable diet plan.

How about a low-fat breakfast option in the morning ?

Protein Poha: Is poha good for diabetes? With a low-calorie count and the right amount of nutrition to start the day, it is ideal. It is easy to make and modify to your preferences. Ingredients for 2 servings

Rava Upma: This is one of the easiest yet delicious breakfasts to start your day with. Let’s take a look at the recipe. Ingredients: 3/4 cup rava or sooji, 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, cumin seeds…

How It Works:

The food you eat can really affect your blood sugar levels. Following a healthy meal plan and tracking your blood sugar are two of the most important steps you can take to help keep your blood sugar in your target range. You must replace unhealthy foods with healthier choices .Talk to our Dietician who can help you figure out a meal plan that helps you meet your health goals

You can schedule an appointment with Prerna Dhingra, a diabetes dietitian, by calling or writing to her.