Nutrition for diabetes

If you have diabetes, the primary goal of medical nutrition therapy is to keep your blood-sugar levels in the normal range to prevent diabetes-related complications. Diet is therefore the cornerstone of treating your illness.

• 

  A bit about diabetes

  Nutrition plays a vital role in the treatment of this chronic illness.
  Read the article

• 

  Nutrition and diabetes

  Use food to maintain control of your blood-sugar levels, and lose weight if necessary.
  Read the article

• 

  Case study: sedentary computer engineer with type 2 diabetes

  David's goals are to achieve and maintain normal or near-normal levels of blood glucose and blood pressure to reduce the negative health efffects of his diabetes.
  Read the article

• 

  Eating your favourite foods

  The first thing that people with diabetes ask is Can I still eat my favourite foods?” The answer is yes. No foods are banned; just try every day to reach a balance.
  Read the article

• 

  Exercise is important for diabetics

  Physical activity has many benefits for people with diabetes. Studies continue to show that exercise lowers after-meal glucose levels by increasing the body's uptake of insulin and helping improve insulin sensitivity.
  Read the article

• 

  Maintaining carbohydrate levels

  It is important to remember that foods containing complex carbohydrates are an important component of a healthy diet and should be included in your daily meal planning, even if you have diabetes.
  Read the article

• 

  Managing diabetes

  Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring important changes to your lifestyle. These include diet, physical activity, managing the condition on a daily basis, and, for many people, medications.
  Read the article

• 

  What and when to eat with diabetes

  Knowing what you are eating will make it easier to control and maintain your blood-glucose levels. It is also important to recognize when you need to eat or drink in order to balance the effect of any medication or insulin on your blood-sugar levels.
  Read the article

Get more on this subject…