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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes Diet Major Food Components In A Healthy Diabetic Diet

Major Food Components

Carbohydrates

Compared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits and sugars). One gram of carbohydrates equals four calories. The current general recommendation is that carbohydrates should provide between 40 - 65% of the daily caloric intake. Carbohydrate intake should not fall below 130 grams/day. Mos...

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Diabetes Diet: References

ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. Standards of medical care in diabetes--2006. 2006 Jan;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.Appel LJ, Sacks FM, Carey VJ, Obarzanek E, Swain JF, Miller ER 3rd, et... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes: References

ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2006. Diabetes Care. 2006 Jan;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.Boulton AJ, Vileikyte L, Ragnarson-Tennvall G, Apelqvist J. The global... Read more »

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management

...weight loss. Studies also suggest that diets rich in fiber from whole grains reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes.Soluble fiber (found in dried beans, oat bran, barley, apples, citrus fruits, and... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Resources

www.diabetes.org -- American Diabetes Associationwww.niddk.nih.gov -- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseaseswww.jdrf.org -- Juvenile Diabetes Research... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines

General Dietary GuidelinesThe treatment goals for a diabetes diet are:Achieve near normal blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes who are taking insulin or... Read more »

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