Diabetes Awareness
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Why is Healthy Eating important?
MIMS 5203 - Diabetes Awareness: Healthy eating makes a difference in your blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. There can be improved Glucose control which can reduce the risk of microvascular complications, blood pressure control which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease which is the number 1 cause of death in the world, and control blood lipids taming LDL levels of cholesterol. The most recent recommendations for Nutrition therapy for hypertension includes an assembly of diet modifications that work together to reduce blood pressure levels. Higher intakes of potassium, magnesium, calcium and fiber, along with lower intakes of saturated fat and sodium, have been shown to have a desirable effect on blood pressure and blood glucose in association to Diabetes. Varying the intakes of these nutrients are the dietary goals of the DASH Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet which is associated with Diabetes. The development of this diet took place in the late 1900s, and was based on two key studies DASH study and DASH Sodium study that were conducted by numerous scientists and were supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. If properly followed and incorporated into an individuals lifelong dietary habits, the DASH diet can successfully lower blood pressure levels, blood glucose levels and hypertension, ultimately lowering the risk for developing heart disease in association to Diabetes.
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The junk food photo shows that this is the food Diabetics and individuals all over the world should stay away from. This is because the sugar in these products would raise blood glucose levels, blood pressure levels, obesity which eventually leads to heart disease and other acute and chronic illnesses and put individuals at risk for Diabetes.
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The picture with the healthy food shows an array of different vitamins and minerals that need to be incorporated to help manage diabetes
Tip for healthy eating include:
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Do not skip meals
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Eat variety of foods, especially fresh foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
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Eat slowly
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Instead of preparing fried foods, use cooking spray, water or broth instead of oil. Substitute olive oil or canola oil for butter and lard.
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Avoid all sugar-sweetened drinks, including fruit juice. Eat whole fruits instead of having fruit juice. However, fruit juice is a good choice for treating low blood sugar.
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Drink plenty of water, 6-8 glasses a day.
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Plate Method
This is one of the most basic methods to begin with when attempting to eat healthfully with diabetes. Basically, think of your plate divided into 3 sections. Fill half of your plate with low-carbohydrate vegetables, such as, broccoli, green beans, cabbage, zucchini, or cauliflower; fill one fourth of your plate with lean protein such as baked chicken, fish,, or pork and fill the remaining one fourth of your plate with a healthy carbohydrate such as brown rice, sweet potato, or whole-wheat bread. You can also add one serving of fruit (1 small piece of fruit or 1 cup fresh fruit) and 1 cup skim milk or 8 ounces light yogurt. The picture below displays the plate method.
