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Explain advantages of Diabetes 2 Diet?
(May 20, 2008)
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Benefits of Diet Plan for Type 2 Diabetes
Diet for type 2 diabetes helps to keep the sugar levels in control. This is the greatest advantage, as it prevents further complications, such as retinopathy, neuropathy and so on. Certain changes in the lifestyle and adherence to a strict diet help in overcoming the disorder. Improper insulin activity and insulin secretion results in type 2 diabetes.
Exercise also helps in controlling the same. Insulin resistance results in increased blood glucose.
This is overcome by weight loss through reduced calories, increased physical activity and usage of drugs. Carbohydrate foods with a lower glycaemic index are chosen. Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly; thereby release of glucose in the blood happens at a slower pace. Alcoholic beverages are completely avoided, as they contribute to 'empty calories'.
Saturated fats are not allowed. A low salt and low fat diet is helpful. Hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar is seen to be associated with improper eating pattern. It is life threatening. Reading the food labels is important, especially for diabetics. Counting the calories is helpful in keeping a check. Those on injection require a bed time snack. Snacks are essential prior to exercise, in order to prevent a condition referred to as exercise induced hypoglycaemia.
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Submitted by E L on May 20, 2008 at 03:59
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