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Diabetes Diet Chart Diabetes Diet Chart elucidates on the foods that are recommended from the Food Pyramid. The quantities allowed in terms of number of servings are listed. Individual diet charts are framed based on the dietary intake of the person. Also required are some basic details regarding the individuals, such as height, weight, age, sex and activity pattern of the individual. The likes and dislikes of the individual are also taken into consideration. General guidelines for a diabetic diet chart are as follows:
- A cup of coffee or tea without sugar is taken on rising.
- Breakfast comprises of any one of the usual items, such as wheat tortilla, steam rice cake, pan cake, khichdi and so on. Spicy condiment, vegetables, lentils or Sāmbhar is taken as an accompaniment. The quantities of the items are based on the caloric requirement.
- Intermediate snacks are recommended in between the breakfast and lunch. This helps in decreasing the appetite as well as prevents low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia. This is in the form of a salad, buttermilk and so on.
- Lunch is a combination of cereal and pulses. This ensures the supplementation of amino acids that are deficient in each other. Vegetables that are yellow and orange are provided in addition to green leafy vegetables. Buttermilk is preferred to yoghurt. Skimmed or fat free yoghurt is helpful.
- Clear soups or salads or a fruits is recommended at tea time with a cup of sugar free tea or coffee. Skimmed milk is used for the same.
- Dinner is the same as lunch, though the quantity is reduced. Avoid sleeping right after meals. A brisk walk after meals proves helpful.
- About four or five meals are recommended, instead of the usual three large meals. This is to prevent hyperglycaemia. It also prevents overeating, as the appetite is suppressed.
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