DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR DIABETIC PEOPLE

Published on May 19 2017 by Namratha Pramod

Maintain body weight in the desired range as it could help in better sugar level control.
Say "No" to sugar, honey and jaggery and their products like jams, sweets etc.
Intake of cereals must be adequate not excess. whole grains like ragi, wheat, unpolished rice are preferred over refine products like maida, sago, semolina etc.
wide variety of pulses and legumes can be consumed to meet the protein requirement.
Underground vegetables like potato, carrot, beetroot must be restricted.
High calorie fruits like banana, pomegranate, mango, grapes, custard apple, wood apple, jackfruits must be avoided.
Fruits like apple, orange, gauava, sweetlime, watermelon, muskmelon, papaya can be consumed regularly. One fruit serving per day( 75- 100 g).
Non veg consumption should be limited to 1-2 times a week. Chicken( skinned out), fish and egg white are healthier options.
Skimmed milk can be used instead of whole milk.
Refined oil usage is advisable(sunflower, vegetable oil).
Dietary fiber helps in controlling blood sugar level. Important sources are greens, whole grains, pulses, vegetable and fruits with edible skin.
Limit salt intake as diabetics are prone to hypertension.
Meal timings and distribution are important to suit insulin or hypoglycemic drug regime.
Dry fruits like raisins, dates fig should be avoided. Nuts like cashew nuts, almond, walnuts can be consumed occasionally.
Alcohol is better avoided, if consumed occasionally only.

GOLDEN RULE - NO FEAST! NO FAST!