Diabetes and Diabetic Nurse Education and Practice

Diabetic Nutrition and Obesity

Diabetic Nutrition and Obesity

A proper balanced nutrition is really mandatory for all of us to avoid obese conditions which can further develop into diabetic conditions. So in order to prevent the diabetic condition and also for people having diabetes it is compulsory to get a proper food chart from their dietician or could avoid those foods which are unhealthy. These slight modification in the diet can prevent further major complications in diabetes.

Recommended foods                                              

• Healthy carbohydrates - Take carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans, and low-fat dairy products.
• Food rich in fiber - Rich sources of fiber are vegetables, fruits, nuts and whole-wheat
• Health Fish -  Eat heart healthy fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines as they are rich source of  omega-3 fatty acid.
• "Good" fats -Take foods which have mono and polysaturated fatty acids as it helps to lower cholesterol level such as almonds, pecans, walnuts and olives

Foods to be avoided - Avoid high fatty products , trans fats, cholesterol and take less amount of sodium if you have hypertension to remain healthy.