My mother has diabetes type 2 and she is on medication also but her sugar is fluctuating and going 200 above and bp is also going 150 and 90 above kindly suggest me diet to follow and control both the bp and sugar
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Diet plays an important role in helping manage type 2 diabetes and blood pressure. Here are some dietary recommendations you can follow:
-Follow the balanced plate method: fill half of the plate with fiber (green vegetable, soups, salads or stir fry); 1/4th plate with protein sources (dals, pulses, legumes, low fat paneer, soyabean, tofu, egg white, fish or lean chicken) and remaining 1/4th of your plate with preferably complex carbohydrates sources (brown rice, quinoa or dalia).
-Also try to consume greens first and then proceed to rest of the meal to help regulate blood glucose levels.
-Avoid adding extra table salt to foods and make food preparations in less oil and salt.
-You can use adjuncts such as amchur powder, lemon juice (1tsp) or kokum water (1tsp) to enhance the flavor of the dish instead of adding salt.
-Include fruits such as apples, pears, papaya and guava, avoid fruits including jackfruit, pineapple, custard apple and seasonal fruits such as mango, watermelon and strawberries.
-Avoid coconut water, sugarcane juice, packaged cold drinks, packaged food items, papads, pickles, farsaans and outside food consumption.
-Try to do physical activity (brisk walking, running, swimming or sport of your choice) for at least 30 - 45 minutes daily (5 - 6 days a week) after a consultation with a doctor.
-Make sure to have a consultation with a concerned medical professional regarding medication and dosage as well.
Next Steps
Do consult me for a personalized diet plan as per your health goals for further clarity.
Here is simple , practical diet plan for 55 years female with high BP and high sugar
Early morning ( empty stomach)
1 glass warm water with 1tsp . Overnight soaked chia seeds
Or
Methi seed water- soak 1 tsp night and drink in morning
Breakfast:
Moong dal cheela with green chutney
or
1 bowl oatmeal
or
1 bowl veg Upma or Dalia
or
2 small idli with sambhar
Mid morning
1 fruit
Avoid : banana, grapes, mango if sugar high
Lunch
1/2 bowl veggies + 1 bowl dal/ rajma/ chole + 1-2 chapati or 1/2 bowl brown rice + 1/2 cup curd
Evening snack
Roasted chana / boiled sprouts or chickpeas / vegetables soup / 1 cup coconut water ( good for BP )
Dinner
1-2 roti + sabhi + dal / 1 bowl vegetable khichadi/ 1 bowl clear soup + stir fried vegetables + paneer or tofu
Bedtime
1/2 cup turmeric milk
1 tsp. Flax seeds powder with warm water
Lifestyle tips
Reduce salt -3 to 5 g per day
Reduce sugar and carbs
Cook minimal oil
Increase fiber : salad , whole grains, more vegetables and lentils
Hydration: 8-10 glass of water
Exercise- 30 minutes walk + 10 minutes breathing exercises + 10 minutes stretching
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Best to work on root cause. If you can get the constitution check that will be better to heal diabetes completely or even you can choose a diabetes reversal program. In the mean while
Try to add high fiber and moderately carbs and protein rich diet
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