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Diabetes Mellitus Diet Plan Management of diabetes can occur by leading a healthy lifestyle, exercise, diet and medications. A regular check up of glucose level is also necessary. Drastic modification of the diet need not be done as the person can have food similar to his family members.
Before planning a diet plan there are certain principles that need to be followed:
Carbohydrate foods with low glycemic index are necessary. Maintain an ideal body weight and aim at maintaining a normal blood sugar level and lipid level.
Do not skip a meal and if possible have the meals at a fixed time as far as possible.
Low sugar and no sugar diet can be given. Artificial sweeteners can be used but under the advice of the doctor.
In case of hypoglycemic attack, a candy or a fast absorbing carbohydrate needs to be given.
An ideal body weight can be achieved according to the height. This can be followed by calculating the caloric requirement and break down of calories as carbohydrates, protein and fats.
The diet plan for the day can be made as follows:
BREAKFAST (8.00 a.m.)
2 pancakes made of whole grain cereals
Or
2 Brown breads (unfrosted) with low fat spread
Or
Porridge made of grains without sugar added
A glass of skimmed milk
MID MORNING (10.00 a.m.)
A fruit with high water content.
LUNCH (1.00 p.m.)
Soup made of spinach or mixed vegetables.
2 wheat pancakes
A vegetable preparation
A pulse preparation
Yoghurt (skimmed milk)
EVENING TEA (4.00 P.M.)
Skimmed with addition of a teaspoon of malted cereal
Sprouted salad
Or
2 Fiber biscuits.
LATE EVENING (6.00 P.M.)
Natural fruit juice without sugar added
DINNER (8.30 p.m.)
2 wheat pancakes
A preparation made up of lean meat or vegetable
A carrot or a cucumber.
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