Healthy evening,
It’s great that you’re focusing on managing your
diabetes through diet! Diet plays a crucial role in controlling blood
sugar levels and overall health.
Key principles of Diabetic-friendly Diet :
1. Control carbohydrates:
Carbs have the most significant effects on blood sugar.
Opt complex carbs that digest more slowly, like whole
Grains, legumes and vegetables rather than simple
Carbs like bread , sweets and sugary drinks
2. Focus on fiber :
Fiber slows down digestion and helps stabilise blood
Sugar. Includes high fiber foods like vegetables, whole
Grains ( brown rice, quinoa, oats ) , legumes ( lentils,
Chickpeas) and fruits with skin ( apple, berries, pear )
3. Choose lean protein:
Protein helps to manage blood sugar by slowing down
Absorption of carbs. Includes sources like chicken,
Turkey, tofu, eggs and fish, especially fatty fish
4. Healthy fats :
Focus on unsaturated fats , which helps support heart health and control sugar