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Diabetic Diet Blueprint – Commonalities in all Diabetic Diets

Posted in Diabetic Diets on August 13th, 2008 by admin – Be the first to comment

Diabetic Diets are highly effective whether you have type I or type II diabetes.

Almost all diabetic diets are comprised of about 50% carbs, 20% protein and 30% fat coupled with a daily workout. Diabetic diets are involve smart choices (foods low in carbs and sugar) and controlled proportions.  Diabetic diets are customised based on age, weight and daily activity level.

Diabetic diets are usually not focused on eliminating your sugar consumption, but instead they are designed to help you curb sugar and carb intake, while coupling daily exercise to aid in weight loss.  Weight loss is the key to controling diabetes and it’s disabling effects.

Shopping For Food When You’re Diabetic – 5 Tips – Tip 1

Posted in foods on July 31st, 2008 by admin – 1 Comment

Determining the total amount of carbs that are in your foods is paramount.  Newly diagnosed individuals with Type II diabetes often think that actual sugar is the only ingrediant that can raise their blood sugars, however this is not true.  Foods that are high in starchs/carbs like white breads, pretzels and pasta can and will raise your blood sugars as well…it’s not just candy!  You see, carbs get converted by your metabolism to sugar.  When shopping for foods that contain carbohydrates try not to buy anything that contains 10 grams of total carbs (shoot for less if you can).  Remember the lower the carbs the better your sugar levels will be.