Diabetic diet

Diabetic Diet

The patients with diabetes should limit the introduction of sugar and carbohydrates in general. Mild cases can be treated only with diet, although many patients must take anti-diabetic drugs as well .. The principle is based on which the diabetic diet is to reduce the intake of carbohydrates and, if necessary, to get the total number of calories with an additional protein. Once we know the total daily amount of carbohydrate that is allowed, usually 180-200 g, the patient may develop its own diet: a doctor can give him a list of different foods to be taken as an alternative and thus enable to vary the diet. Bearing in mind the maximum daily quota permit, any diabetic can thus establish his daily menu.

A sample menu:

- 14 grams of pasta
- 12 grams of rice (boiled absolutely)
- 60 g boiled potatoes
- 50 g fresh beans
- 60 g fresh peas
- 20 g bread
- 15 oz sticks
- 60 g cream Read the rest of this entry »