Today there are an alarming number of people who have been diagnosed to be suffering from diabetes. Whereas diabetes is mostly assumed to be a hereditary disease, but a high consumption of sugar in tea, coffee and desserts and ice creams and chocolates can also cause diabetes. Most people are not even aware of the fact that they are diabetic. It only when they go for a medical checkup that it's discovered that the person is diabetic. The main purpose of diabetes diet is to take that portion of calories and carbohydrates only which is required to keep the glucose level normal. Diabetic patients, who consume too much sugar or don't control their diet; run a very high risk of having other health problems, such as strokes or neuropathy. The blood …show more content…
Diabetes occurs when the body cannot use insulin properly. This leads to an increase in blood sugar or high glucose level. The key to a good diabetes diet is to eat a balanced diet. The type of carbohydrates that you consume and the serving size is important. Whole grain carbohydrates are recommended in diabetes diets as they get digested slowly and help maintain the blood sugar level evenly. There are no benefits to be gained by buying and consuming expensive diabetic food, as you can get the same proteins and carbohydrates in normal food products as long as you consume them in moderation. Diabetes diet generally advise you to take more than three meals a day but in smaller portions. You need to be smart about what you eat. You must limit your intake of highly refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, white rice and snack foods and soda and candy. Take more complex and high fiber carbohydrates that take longer to digest. Switch to brown or wild rice, and to whole wheat or whole grain bread. Take high fiber oatmeal at breakfast instead of a sugary