A basic understanding of Diabetes and the required food and nutrition for its betterment.

1. Diet and Diabetes
Sadaf Khan

2. ● Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your
blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too
high.
● Blood glucose is your main source of energy
and comes from the food you eat.
● Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas,
helps glucose from food get into your cells to
be used for energy.
● Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are the main types.
WHAT IS DIABETES?

4. Symptoms of diabetes include
● Increased thirst and urination
● Increased hunger
● Fatigue
● Blurred vision
● Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
● Sores that do not heal
● Unexplained weight loss
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES?

7. CARBOHYDRATE
SIMPLE COMPLEX
FIBRE
WHOLE GRAINS
REFINED
GRAINS
JUICES

10. FIBER
● Fiber is encouraged for everyone: 20-35 grams/day.
● Helps control blood sugar levels.
● Fiber, particularly soluble fiber can slow the absorption of sugar and
help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble
fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

11. Good sources of fiber:
● Whole grain cereals
● Fruits
● Vegetables
● Beans and peas
● Barley, oatmeal,
● beans, apples.

12. Sweeteners and Diabetes
Low calorie/ Zero calorie sweeteners are safe for people with
diabetes when consumed within recommended levels.
● Aspartame
● Saccharin
● Sucralose
● Stevia

14. PROTEIN AND DIABETES
Protein is the major functional and structural component of
all the cells of the body.
● Consumption of good quality protein is recommended.
● Restrict protein if you have an early kidney dysfunction.

15. PROTEIN
VEGETARIAN NON-VEGETARIAN
FISH
CHICKEN, EGG
WHITES
MILK AND MILK
PRODUCTS
DALS AND
PULSES, SOYA

19. Dietary Fat and Diabetes
Primary goal - Lower LDL cholesterol by:
● Eating less saturated fat and cholesterol.
● Eating less trans fats.

20. FAT
TRANS FAT
SATURATED
FAT
UNSATURATED
FAT

21. Foods That Contain Saturated Fats:
• Meat and meat fats (bacon, lard)
• Dairy products (milk, butter, cheese, cream)
• Palm and coconut oil
• Baked goods made from these fats

22. Foods That Contain Trans Fats:
● Formed when a liquid oil is made more solid.
● Found in many types of stick margarine, fast foods, and baked
goods like cookies, crackers, snack foods, pastries

25. SUMMARY:
● A well balanced diet
● Regular exercise
● Lifestyle modifications

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