One
of the aims of diabetic treatment is to prevent blood sugar spikes. This is a
condition where there is an excess of glucose in the bloodstream. Chronic blood
sugar spikes can cause complications, including heart disease, blindness, and
kidney failure. Controlling what you eat and how much can allow you to avoid them.
What to Eat?
Generally
speaking, physicians and dietitians recommend people going through diabetes treatment to eat fewer carbohydrates--and
its partner in crime, sugar. You can start by cutting out foods with refined grains,
like white bread or enriched pasta. Milk and sugary desserts should also be
avoided.
With
that out of the way, there is still plenty of foods you can eat and enjoy.
Vegetables and leafy greens can add flavor to any dish. They are also high in
fiber and nutrients.
Instead
of reaching for a soda, try fruit-infused water. There are many varieties of
tea and herbal infusions that can take the place of fruit juices and sports
drinks.
While
we may have told you to drop refined grains, it doesn’t mean you have to give
up on bread entirely. Go for breads, cereals, and pastas that are comprised
mostly of whole grains (check the ingredient list!). The body digests whole
grains differently from their refined counterparts, which reduces the chance of
a blood sugar spike.
Aside
from choosing the right types of food to eat during diabetes treatment, it is also important to control how much you
eat. Talk with your physician or a dietitian to get
more advice on healthy foods.
