Diabetic Diet

diabetic-diet

Diabetes Mellitus is a condition where the body is unable to process glucose (a form of sugar).

The most prevalent form of Diabetes is Type II Diabetes which occurs mainly in adults. You are at risk from this form of diabetes if you have a generic predisposition to it (i.e. it’s in your family history), if you are overweight, and/or are aged over 40. In Type II Diabetes, the pancreas still creates insulin, but not enough, – or the insulin does not function correctly (insulin resistance). This form of Diabetes can be managed (to some degree) with the right diet and exercise, but also with diabetes pills and insulin.

Diet Plan for the Diabetic


A healthy eating plan for a Diabetic person is a traditional low fat diet. This diet would have a ration of 25-30% fats, 50-55% carbs, and 20% protein. This is the kind of diet that most governmental authorities recommend.

SAMPLE MEAL PLAN

Breakfast

1/2 Grapefruit, 1 medium bowl oatmeal topped with extra low-fat milk. 1 Tsp honey and 1 Tsp flax seeds.
Snack

1 kiwi fruit
Lunch

40g (uncooked) Basmati rice – cook and server with 4oz cooked chicken strips. 1 small orange, chopped cucumber, and 2 Tsp pine nuts, with oil-free French dressing.
Mid afternoon snack

2 dark rye crisp breads spread with yeast extract.
Dinner

4 oz salmon fillet topped with 1 1/2 Tsp olive oil blended with 1 garlic clove, grilled and server with 6ox potato mashed with seasoning. Serve with peas and spinach.
1 medium glass of dry white or red wine, or fruit juice.

Try these tasty Diabetic recipes.

Diabetic Meal Plans & Delivery

Diet-to-go offer ready-made diabetic meals – delivered to your home. Their 1200 calorie meal plan satisfies the American Diabetes Association Guidelines.

See more about the Diet to go Diabetic Plan here.

Diabetic Guidelines

  • Drink plenty of water (to aid in kidney function).
  • Aim for slow but sustainable weight loss.
  • Eat little and often – this helps keep blood sugar levels even.
  • Don’t eat less than 25% fats, as essential fats will help to slow down absorption of the meal.
  • Try to eat plenty of fresh fruits, salads, and vegetables.

35 Comments

  • February 7th, 2010larry

    I would like a list of foods that a type 2 should not eat.
    Thank you

  • January 24th, 2010Bobbert

    I wouldn’t follow that diet as a diabetic either. It is high in sugar (honey, juice, rice, potatoes). I have been diabetic over 20 years and have ALWAYS been told by dietician the foods listed aren’t wise. Re: comment losing weught and always thirsty. You do sound like you are developing diabetes. These were the symptoms I had when I was diagnosed. You are losing weight b/c your body is spilling sugar. Your body is spilling sugar as you are becoming diabetic. Once you start medication and get your sugar under control you won’t be so thirtsy and will maintain/gain your weight.

  • January 19th, 2010YNielsen

    I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 2 years ago….

    Diabetics should not consume more than 150grams of Carbs.
    Eating a well balanced meals consisting about 40 to 50 grams of carbs per meal, you should lose weight. One serving of carbs is 15grams. Each meals should consist of 3 serving of carbs (equals 40 -50 grams of carbs).I try to stay away from processed foods and alway make my meals so i know whats exactly in them. Eat alot of Whole Wheat, High Fiber, low sugar, low salt. When eating meats, a serving size should be no larger than the palm of your hand. When eating bread, i eat 2 slices of Miltons bread. Its high in fiber and low carbs…about 15grams per slice. As a diabetic you are able to eat grapefruits. I believe half of a grapefruite is 1 serving. There is nothing wrong with eating honey…as long as the carb content is within what you should consume. Ok…im done rambling on….

  • January 3rd, 2010M. Darling

    I’ts 2010and its time for a change.So i’m willing to try and give it my all that the lease I can hope for. This desease has plague my family from genaration to genaration.I’m not sure about the grapefruit,however it might work for some people,but the rice sounds good.

  • December 27th, 2009vivek

    hello i am vivek 34 years old ,last week i check my blood sugar,fasting was 130 ,after eating food it was 190,but my family people no one has sugar and also i am not meat eater and also not smoking,having regular walking exercise,eating lot of vegetable always ,pl explain me how i got this,








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