10 Healthy Food Tips for Diabetics

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – Diabetics are advised to do physical movement. This is done to help manage diabetes and reduce heart risk.

In addition, maintaining a healthy diet can also help diabetics to live healthier.

“Making healthier food choices is important for managing your diabetes and reducing your risk of diabetic complications,” says Specialist Dietitian and Deputy Head of Care Douglas Twenefour. diabetes.org.uk, Thursday (5/8/2021).

If you have type 1 diabetes, carbohydrate counting is very important to keep blood glucose levels stable. You estimate how many carbohydrates are in the food and match that to how much insulin you need to take.

Meanwhile, if you have type 2 diabetes and you are overweight, then the way to lose weight is important, because it can improve diabetes management. There are various ways to do this, such as low-carb, Mediterranean, or very low-calorie diets.

“Losing weight can help you lower your blood glucose levels, and now we know that substantial weight loss can even put some people with type 2 diabetes into remission,” he explains.

Here are 10 healthy food tips for diabetics diabetes.org.uk:

1. Choose healthier carbohydrates

Choose healthy foods that contain carbohydrates and watch your portion sizes.

Some healthy sources of carbohydrates include whole grains such as brown rice and whole grains, fruit, vegetables, legumes such as chickpeas, beans and lentils, and milk such as unsweetened yogurt.

It is also important to reduce low-fiber foods such as white bread, white rice, and refined cereals. You can check food labels when looking for high-fiber foods if you’re not sure.

2. Less salt

Eating a lot of salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure which in turn will increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Try to limit yourself to a maximum of 6 grams (one teaspoon) of salt a day.

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