1-Starchy carbohydrates at each meal, e.g., bread, preferably wholegrain, pasta, potatoes, especially new potatoes, rice. Fibres tend to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia.
2-Reduce high-glycemic index foods, e.g., table sugar ( sucrose ), to prevent hyperglycemia.
3-Reduce fat intake, especially saturated and trans fats , to reduce atherosclerosis. Use low-fat dairy products and grilled, steamed or oven –baked foods in preference to fried foods. Cut down on salt (limit processed foods and added table salt).
4-Use small amounts of MUFAs, e.g., olive oil, nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews) peanut butter.
5-Eat plenty of vegetables, especially legumes and pulses, as well as fruit.
6-Regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity but adjustments to insulin dose and food intake are necessary.
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