- Fiber-rich foods
- Good fats (but in limits)
- Fatty fish
- Eggs
- Healthy carbohydrates
- Non-starchy vegetables
- Plant-based proteins
- Fruits with low glycemic load
- Trans fat sources
- High-fat products
- Sugary beverages
- Artificially sweetened fruits
- Processed meats
- Foods rich in sodium
- Highly processed starches
- Less-healthy proteins
Apart from the above, your doctor can guide you further regarding the meal timings to be followed, portion size for each meal, recommended calorie intake, and the nutrients you are deficient in as per your test reports. Call your doctor for more information on specialized diabetes diet strategies like the carb counting, glycemic index tool, plate method etc.
In order to effectively manage and control your Type 2 diabetes, start by eating in the right proportions. Control your nighttime cravings, avoid junk foods, count your calories in a day, be more aware of your carbohydrate intake, add more vegetables – rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates – like broccoli, carrots, green peas, corn and tomatoes to your daily diet that can help in weight loss, reduce your habit of overeating, self-check your blood sugar levels regularly, follow diabetes medication without fail, lead an active life that has time for exercising daily, good rest and sleep, walking, and finally, learn to making healthier choices. Type 2 diabetes Symptoms can vary from person to person, but recognizing them early can help in timely intervention and management. Type 2 diabetes can be very well managed with medication, lifestyle changes and dietary regulations. It is often preventable and treatable. Over the years, some patients have also reversed it. However, in many people, Type 2 diabetes when left uncontrolled, has only led to severe health complications like heart attacks, kidney failure, permanent blindness, strokes, limb amputation, nerve damage, blood vessel damage, skin problems, slow healing and more dangerous conditions. Type 2 diabetes Symptoms often go unnoticed in the early stages, which is why regular screening and self-awareness are crucial. People who are obese, and are leading a sedentary life, with a family history of diabetes running in the household and have underlying health problems, are at a higher risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.
