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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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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 »Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
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Medications
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...(including corticosteroids such as prednisone, diet pills, niacin, "water pills"/diuretics... Read more »
...or candy, or drink a glass of orange juice or non-diet soda to quickly raise your blood sugar... Read more »
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