Are Carrots Good For A Diabetic Diet?
- Diabetes Diet - Heart-Healthy Diets
- Highlights
- Introduction
- General Dietary Guidelines
- Major Food Components
- Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
- Resources
Diabetic Exchange Lists
The objective of using diabetic exchange lists is to maintain the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats throughout the day. Patients should meet with a dietician or diabetes nutrition expert for help in learning this approach.
In developing a menu, patients must first establish their individual dietary requirements, particularly the optimal number of daily calories and the proportion of carbohydrates, fats, and protein. The exchange lists should then be used...
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Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
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