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Is there a specific diet for diabetes?

 


The diet you maintain after being diagnosed with diabetes can make a difference in how you manage your diabetes, and in how well you feel. Even though there is no specific diet plan available for diabetes patients, we can choose a balanced diet from specific food groups based on the goals you are aiming for. Following a healthy diet is all about making different recipes from the "main food groups", and maintaining a healthy weight. Researches are being at the diabetes institutes in Kuwait done by endocrinologists in Kuwait on diabetes, on a mission to address this epidemic through focused diabetes research, integrated prevention, training, and education.




Main Food Groups -

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Starchy foods - (bread, pasta, rice, couscous, potatoes, breakfast cereals, oats, and other grains like rye and barley)
  • Dairy and alternatives
  • Protein-rich foods - (meat, eggs, fish, beans, nuts, pulses)


Exercise and nutrition are the most important part of a healthy lifestyle especially when you have diabetes. You need to follow a healthy diet if you need to keep your blood sugar and glucose levels on target. It can be achieved only when you balance what you eat and drink. Choosing the right food at the right amount equally important too as per your nutritionist. It might be tough when you face a sudden change in your appetite. Even though it could be challenging, you will start noticing the changes that small changes bring into your life. This can keep your blood,  glucose, cholesterol, and sugar levels in the target ranges. Maintaining a healthy diet from these food groups can help your digestive system stay healthy. They can also protect your heart and keep your bones and muscles healthy. Following a healthy, balanced diet can help you manage blood sugar levels and a healthier weight.







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