The Basics of Nutrition and Diabetes - What You Should Know

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The Basics of Nutrition and Diabetes - What You Should Know

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The single most important thing that one can do when faced with

type 2 diabetes is to control your diet. While glucose levels are

the primary concern that diabetics face, it is also necessary to

treat other aspects of the disease with diet.

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The Basics of Nutrition and Diabetes - What You Should Know

Copyright © 2006 Berry

Diabetic Live

http://www.diabeticlive.com

The single most important thing that one can do when faced with

type 2 diabetes is to control your diet. While glucose levels are

the primary concern that diabetics face, it is also necessary to

treat other aspects of the disease with diet. For example,

diabetes can lead to high acidity levels in the blood, so it is

necessary to eat foods that contain alkaline compounds that will

mitigate the acidity. Also, since many pancreatic digestive

enzymes are not produced in abundance by diabetics, it is

important to supplement these natural enzymes with sources in

your diet. Mild forms of diabetes can be controlled completely

with proper attention to diet and exercise and it can be possible

to slow the advance of the disease by following a few simple

dietary rules.

Contrary to popular opinion, it is not necessary to eat a bland,

tasteless diet to effectively control and treat type 2 diabetes.

There are actually plenty of recipes available for diabetics

(http://www.diabeticdiscussion.com/cooking-recipes/). Many of

your favorite foods can still be enjoyed on a controlled diet,

though changes may have to be made to some ingredients and, of

course, moderation must be strictly enforced. There are a few

basic rules that diabetics should follow to ensure that their

diet stays within the required limits.

The first rule of good diabetic eating is to remain vigilantly

aware of everything that goes into the foods that you eat. Many

prepared foods will have hidden carbohydrates that you must

carefully research on the label. Remember that much of what you

eat can be converted into sugar by your body, so vigilance is

key.

Diabetics frequently suffer from high acidity levels due to the

sluggishness of their metabolism. One way to combat this

condition (acidosis) is to eat a diet that is rich in alkaline

enhancing foods. This means that diabetics should eat a diet

rich in whole grains and vegetables to keep the body's acid to

alkaline mixture at optimum levels.

Unprocessed carbohydrates are an essential part of diabetic

nutrition. White sugar and white flour, along with other

processed carbohydrates, are absorbed very quickly and require

the quick release of substantial amounts of insulin by the

pancreas in order to handle the load. Unprocessed carbohydrates,

on the other hand, are absorbed much more slowly and require a

much more gentle release of insulin. Therefore, it is important

to eat a high proportion of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables,

and keep the amount of processed carbohydrates in your diet to a

minimum.

Another key to good diabetic nutrition is to eat slowly and chew

your food well. This slows the processing of the foods and

smoothes the insulin levels needed. By chewing food well, you

can allow the enzymes in your saliva to begin processing the

foods immediately, thereby stretching the processing time and

smoothing the carbohydrate curve.

Pancreatic enzymes are in short supply in diabetics, so it is

important to eat foods that contain natural sources of pancreatic

enzymes. Most raw fruits and vegetables contain the enzymes

necessary to properly digest, though many of these enzymes are

destroyed by cooking. Therefore your diet should consist of a

high amount of uncooked fruits and vegetables.

These are just a few of the most basic rules of diabetic

nutrition. You should always carefully consult with your

physician or dietician when you are considering altering your

diet. No two people have the exact same metabolism, so your diet

should be tailored to your own unique needs and requirements. By

remaining vigilant with regards to your diet, you can slow the

progress of the disease and reduce or even possibly eliminate

your dependence on insulin supplements, depending on the type and

severity of your disease.

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Berry is the owner of

Diabetic Live (http://www.diabeticlive.com),

a resource for those living with diabetes.