“What should a diabetic eat?” when you have to be sickdiabetes This question is therefore often searched, as well as diabetics, what should they not eat? “diabetes” It is a disease that cannot be cured. but can control the incidence of complications such as cardiovascular disease High blood pressure, kidney disease, eye disease, nervous system disease, etc., including the current data also found people infected with covid have a high right to have diabetes than people who have never been infected. When it cannot be cured So we can control diabetes. by modifying lifestyle (Lifestyle modification) from eatingfood
diabetes What is
diabetes is a disease caused by abnormalities of the pancreas which cannot secrete insulin to maintain blood sugar levels
There are two types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes Most insulin-dependent diabetes occurs in children.
- Type 2 diabetes does not depend on insulin. Caused by heredity, obesity, especially belly fat from eating behavior and other reasons
How do you know it’s diabetes?
- Having large appetite, frequent thirst, frequent urination, especially at night, fatigue, easy fatigue, women often have itching in the vagina or groin.
- by blood test (following fasting for at least 8 hours) greater than 126 mg/dL
“What should a diabetic eat?” diabetic dietfoodnormal for common people But may have to choose the type of food to be of good quality and control the amount of eating appropriately. To help control blood sugar levels are not high. or too low Each nutrient should have the following restrictions:
1. carbohydrate It is the macronutrient that affects blood sugar the most.
- rice flour Should eat brown or whole grain rice, whole wheat bread, dried beans, oats and millet due to their high fiber content. Helps to slow down blood sugar levels.
- vegetable can eat unlimited Due to low energy and high fiber diet Should focus on green leafy vegetables such as kale, gourd, Chinese cabbage, morning glory, but there may be some vegetables that should be limited to eat such as sweet potatoes, taro, pumpkin, carrots because they have a very high starch content.
- fruit can be eaten in different quantities Depending on the glycemic index (Glycemic Index), such as 1 small apple, 1 small orange, 1 small guava, 1/2 banana, 6-8 papayas/word, 1/2 dragon fruit, etc. Each day may eat 2-3 times / day.diabetes Fruit and vegetable juices should be avoided. Because it will cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
2. protein Fish and/or chicken should be consumed primarily. by eating fish more than 2 times/week Will get Omega 3, which is found in salmon, tuna, mackerel, snakehead, etc., and should avoid processed meats such as sausages, bacon, ham, pork sausages, pork chops and shredded pork.
3. sodiumfor diabetic patients with high blood pressure The daily sodium intake should be limited to 2000 mg/day.
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce contains 1,160-1,420 mg of sodium.
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce contains 960-1,420 mg of sodium.
- 1 teaspoon of MSG contains 497 mg of sodium.
- 1 teaspoon of salt contains 2000 milligrams of sodium.
may use herbs To enhance the flavor of food to make it smell more inviting, such as ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves. (Different Tom Yum Machines)
edible food but limited quantity
- milk group You should eat plain milk, skim milk, skimmed milk, soy milk, sugar-free formula. Appropriate amount 1-2 cups/day (250cc volume)
- Rice, Flour and Grains Should eat brown rice, whole grains, whole wheat bread, suitable amount 8-9 ladle/day.
- different meat groups Should eat meat, fish, lean meat, no skin, eggs, especially egg whites. Appropriate amount: 12 spoonfuls of rice/day (whole eggs can be eaten in people with low cholesterol in the blood, 2-3 eggs/day)
- fruit group Should eat fresh fruit, not too sweet, such as guava, papaya, apple, tangerine, grapefruit, rose apple, etc. Appropriate amount 3-4 parts / day (1 part fruit equals 6-8 pieces)
- fat group Should eat rice bran oil, soybean oil Corn oil, avoid animal oils, palm oil, coconut oil, coconut milk, non-dairy creamer, suitable amount 6-7 teaspoons/day.
- Sugar, salt, seasoning It should be eaten by avoiding excess sugar, salt and seasonings. For those who are addicted to sweet, artificial sugar may be used as a sweetener instead. can sugar
edible food unlimited quantity
Vegetable groups of different types, because the vegetable group provides low sugar and high fiber starch substances. Helps to block the absorption of sugar and fat. Should eat green leafy vegetables such as morning glory, kale, cabbage, cucumber, cabbage, cauliflower and gourd. Vegetables, beans, tomatoes, eggplants, etc. Appropriate amount 4-6 ladles/day
What should a diabetic eat? Open a recommended menu in 1 day
breakfast (Choose one Alternatively, you can substitute a menu with similar nutrients and quantities.)
- 1 cup shrimp porridge or minced pork congee, 1 small plate of cantaloupe/1 tangerine
- Spinach, egg and cheese sandwich, 1 small plate of cantaloupe, black coffee/coffee with low fat milk + 1 tsp sugar
- 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 fried egg/boiled egg, 1 salad plate, black coffee/coffee with low fat milk + 1 tsp sugar
brunch
- Unsweetened fruit such as guava, cantaloupe, apple, 1 small plate of rose apple or 1 banana
- 1 glass of food substitute or 1 glass of skim/low-fat milk
- Low-fat plain yogurt, 3-4 strawberries
lunch
- 1 bowl water or dry noodles, 1 small plate of unsweetened fruit (1 cup)
- 1 dish of Thai papaya salad, 1 piece of grilled chicken without skin, 1 small plate of sticky rice (1/2 cup)
- 1 plate of fried rice, 1 plate of salad
followingnoon snack
- Meal replacement 1 cup, 4-5 strawberries
- 3-4 whole-wheat crackers, 1 glass of undiluted vegetable and fruit juice
- 3 dumplings or 1 steamed bun, 1 hot chrysanthemum/unsweetened hot tea
dinner
- 1 ladle brown rice/cooked rice, orange curry with mixed vegetables/stir-fried mixed vegetables with shrimp/soup with tofu and minced pork, steamed fish or grilled fish 1 pc.
- Brown rice/cooked rice 1 ladle, 1 fried mackerel, 1 plate of chili paste + fresh vegetables and boiled vegetables
- 1 plate of fish steak or lean grilled chicken, vegetable salad or blanched vegetables
listfoodpresented is just an example. diabeticHave the freedom to choose a variety of food like normal people. You just need to learn how to choose the type of food. Appropriate amount, adaptation, and selection of food substitutes. in order to be able to control blood sugar levels to be at safe levels consistently
thanks for the information Phyathai Hospital, Siriraj Hospital
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