There are two areas to focus on to manage diabetes. One is diet and the other one is exercise. Today let’s focus on diet and on how that affects your diabetes. Blood sugar spikes after a meal is normal. The larger the meal the higher the spike. The general consensus is to eat three meals a day but this produces higher spikes and blood sugar. When you break up those meals to be 5 meals today your spikes are reduced significantly. In the beginning it’s important to write down your sugar levels in a journal or diary. By keeping track this way you will get a better idea how many meals you need in a day.

Most adults require approximately 2000 calories a day. Each balanced meal should be composed of cereals, vegetables, meats, fruits, dairy products and a bit of healthy fats. By increasing your meals from three to five times a day  the spikes per meal are lower. Maintain your daily calories requirements. 

Choose foods that provide whole grains and fibre. whole wheat bread, whole grain pasta and some kinds of brown rice can fulfill those needs. White bread, regular pasta and white rice are no-nos and should be replaced with healthier foods. Let’s not forget fibre. Spinach, beets, beans or bran cereal and include that in your meal choices. These changes to your diet will not be easy at first but don’t despair, you’ll adapt quickly enough.

The second point we are going to touch on is exercise. moderate exercise not only helps produce insulin but is also a good way to maintain  a healthier body. If you are overweight then you need to get back in shape. Read the labels of the foods that you eat and keep proportional quantities at each meal. Buy products that are low in sugar and fats.

Sometimes during the day you will feel hungry or maybe even dissy. Check your blood sugars immediately. If your sugars are low, boost them with a sugary snack. Don’t wait too long if you were experiencing dizziness or hunger, passing out is a possibility if you don’t get the sugar or the insulin you need. If your sugar is low you usually crave sugary foods. Make healthy choices to prevent your sugar level from spiking.

Adopting a healthy diet will keep your diabetes managed. if you’re having difficulty constructing a healthy diet for yourself then consult a nutritionist or family doctor. Take control of managing your diet and live a healthier life.