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Controlling Diabetes With The Diabetic Living Diet

All for DiabetesPublished May 24, 20102 min read

Key points

  • The condition known as diabetes is caused when the body is unable to produce enough insulin.
  • Today more and more of our society is at risk for diabetes.
  • Most people with diabetes want to know how to go about eating on a diet plan.
  • With over 500 recipes in the Better Homes & Gardens database it’s easy to keep eating interesting.

The condition known as diabetes is caused when the body is unable to produce enough insulin. This can present a challenge for both doctors and patients. Staying healthy and eating well is the goal of this diet.

If not controlled, diabetes can aggravate and inflame other problems. Kidney function, problems with vision and resistance to infection can all be brought on as complications of diabetes.

Today more and more of our society is at risk for diabetes. One of the major contributing factors is obesity. Being obese can predispose you for the conditions that lead to diabetes. Among adults, the most common form of diabetes is Type II.

Diabetic Living and Better Homes and Gardens magazine have teamed up to develop a diet for people living with diabetes. Living with diabetes and leading healthier lives as well as preventing people who are pre-diabetic from developing the disease is the goal of the diet.

What can I do about diabetes?

Most people with diabetes want to know how to go about eating on a diet plan. What kind of diet will keep you healthy? With the diabetic living diet, questions specific to living with diabetes are answered for you.

Managing blood sugar is one of the challenges of living with diabetes. The foods you eat are the key to doing this. Experts say that even a slight reduction of your body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes. You can use the online tools provided to learn how to eat both at home and while away. Learning how to shop and the best times to eat are all laid out.

With over 500 recipes in the Better Homes & Gardens database it’s easy to keep eating interesting. The feeling of being restricted and confusion over what you can eat goes away when it is clearly spelled out.

So what’s the first step? Step one is to enter your information online. This will allow the staff of doctors and professionals to provide a workup of your diabetes risk profile and how much weight you should lose to get to your target healthy range. After that, a customized plan will be created for you. If you have any questions, you can access their online support.

Exercise is a key part of any diet in reaching your goals. You are not required to do any particular exercise, just to increase your levels of physical activity. Your doctor should be a part of the process to help make sure that the program is the right one for you.

Diabetes is not a disease to be taken lightly. The Diabetic Living Diet makes sure that for people suffering from diabetes, weight loss is safe while providing the nutrients needed to manage your diabetes.

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By John Fleming

Frequently asked questions

What can I do about diabetes?

Most people with diabetes want to know how to go about eating on a diet plan. What kind of diet will keep you healthy? With the diabetic living diet, questions specific to living with diabetes are answered for you. Managing blood sugar is one of the challenges of living with diabetes. The foods you eat are the key to doing this. Experts say that even a slight reduction of your body weight can reduce the risk of diabetes. You can use the online tools provided to learn how to eat both at home and while away. Learning how to shop and the best times to eat are all laid out.

The content on this site is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If someone with diabetes is confused, unconscious or cannot swallow, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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Low blood sugar

Below 70? Use the 15-15 rule.

Hypoglycemia can happen to anyone who takes insulin or certain diabetes tablets. Treat it straight away. If someone is confused, unconscious or can’t swallow, don’t give food or drink: use glucagon if it is available and call 911 or your local emergency number.

Common signs

  • Shaking or trembling
  • Sweating, clammy skin
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Dizziness
  • Hunger
  • Confusion or irritability
  1. STEP 115 gTake fast-acting sugar4 oz (½ cup) of juice or regular soda, 4 glucose tablets, or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey.
  2. STEP 215 minWait, then recheckStill below 70 mg/dL? Take another 15 g and check again.
  3. STEP 3SnackOnce back in rangeEat a meal or snack if your next one is more than an hour away.

Based on American Diabetes Association guidance. Your care team may give you a different plan, for example for children or after severe lows. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.