Diabetes

Living with diabetes does not have to mean feeling deprived. People can learn to balance meals and make healthful food choices while still including the foods they enjoy.

Both sugary and starchy carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels, but people can choose to include these foods in the right portions as part of a balanced meal plan.

For those with diabetes, it is important to monitor the total amount of carbohydrates in a meal. Carbohydrate needs will vary based on many factors, including a person’s activity levels and medications, such as insulin.

A dietitian can recommend specific carbohydrate guidelines to best meet a person’s needs. The right diet will help you control your blood sugar, get a handle on your weight, and feel better. For people who have diabetes, the key to a beneficial diet is as follows:

· Include fruits and vegetables.

· Eat lean protein.

· Choose foods with less added sugar.

· Avoid trans fats.

  Our Experts at Life Wellness can help you with a diet plan to help control your diabetes and even reverse it - you can even come off your medication.