Diabetes is a chronic illness whereby the body cannot regulate the glucose (blood sugar) levels. This happens when the body doesn’t produce sufficient insulin to meet its needs, or the cells don’t respond efficiently to insulin. Insulin is a peptide hormone that transports glucose from the blood into the body’s cells. It also has numerous effects on the body’s metabolism.Doctors recommend several treatment methods for diabetes.
1. Eat a Well-Balanced Diet
Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. But if you have diabetes, you need to understand how foods impact your sugar levels. The type and combinations of the food you eat and how much you eat matters a lot. Thus:- Learn about portion sizes and carbohydrate counting. Carbohydrates have the most significant impact on your blood sugar levels. And if you are taking mealtime insulin, you need to also know the number of carbs in your diet to achieve a proper insulin dose. Learn the right size of portion appropriate for each type of food.
- Make your meals well-balanced. Plan your meals to have a right mix of proteins, fats, fruits, vegetables, and starch. Fruits, whole grains, and vegetables are good for you because they contain fiber that helps stabilize your blood sugar levels.
- Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages such as those high in sucrose, corn syrup, and fructose.
