Diabetic Diet

By Heather Steel on March 30th, 2009

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While most cases of Diabetes require intensive insulin treatment and cannot be treated by diet and exercise alone, eating right can help prevent rapid increases or decreases in blood sugar and can even lessen the extent to which a diabetic individual is dependent on other forms of treatment.  These are some suggestions from the American Diatetic Association:

• Eat more starches such as bread, cereal, and starchy vegetables. Aim for six servings a day or more. For example, have cold cereal with nonfat milk or a bagel with a teaspoon of jelly for breakfast. Another starch-adding strategy is to add cooked black beans, corn or garbanzo beans to salads or casseroles.
• Eat five fruits and vegetables every day. Have a piece of fruit or two as a snack, or add vegetables to chili, stir-fried dishes or stews. You can also pack raw vegetables for lunch or snacks.
• Eat sugars and sweets in moderation. Include your favorite sweets in your diet once or twice a week at most. Split a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth while reducing the sugar, fat and calories.