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General Dietary Guidelines
The 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 oral medication must coordinate calorie intake with medication or insulin administration, exercise, and other variables to control blood glucose levels. New forms of insulin are now allowing more flexibility in timing meals.
- Protect the heart and aim for healthy lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) lev...
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Type 2 Diabetes
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...There have also been minimal changes in other risk factors, including smoking, sedentary behavior, and blood pressure control. Some risk factors cannot be changed, including age, gender, and... Read more »Heart Attack Risk Factors
...than 20% should aim for LDL levels of less than 100 mg/dl. Statins are now used in more cases.Keep Blood Pressure Low. People in normal health should have a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes: Dietary Goals and Exercise
Dietary Goals and ExerciseThe treatment goals for a diabetes diet are:Achieve near-normal blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes must coordinate calorie intake with medication or insulin... Read more »
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