Diabetic Diet Guidelines
February 17th, 2010If you suffer from diabetes, either your body is not producing enough insulin for it’s needs or it is unable to utilize the insulin that it does have. In either case, the result is that blood sugar builds up in your body, possibly to dangerous levels.
Diabetes, if not treated correctly can damage major organs in the body. A bad diet will hasten the damage done. On the other hand, following responsible diabetic diet guidelines has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and many other diseases.
This means that a good diet is a critical part of taking control of your diabetes. A good way to get started is to consult with a dietician, with experience in working with diabetics, and have her work with you to put together a food plan.