Living With Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, it doesn't have to control your life, With the right treatment, a healthy diet and regular exercise you can carry on as normal, doing all the things you enjoy.Tips For Healthy EatingWhat you eat directly affects your blood glucose levels but that doesn't mean you have to go on a special diet or buy food and drink labelled 'diabetic'. Simply choose healthy foods that are low in fat, sugar and salt, and eat plenty of fruit, vegatables and starchy foods.Eat regular meals and always include some kind of starchy food, such as:Breakfast cerealsBread, crumpets, English muffins or pitta breadPasta or noodlesRiceChapatisPotatoes, cassava, sweet potato or plantainCrackers, crispbreads or cracker breadTry to keep yur calorie intake constant as fluctuations can affect your blood glucose levels.You don't have to give up alcohol but stick to the recommended guidelines of 2 units a day for women and 3 units a day for men, ( 1 unit = 1 glass of wine or 1/2 pint of beer or 1 measure (25mls) of spirits)If you're overweight, even losing a few pounds can help you manage your diabetes more effectively.Regular ExerciseKeeping active will help to regulate your blood glucose levels and make insulin work more effectively.