Managing Diabetes: Creating A Healthy Plan

Diabetes is on the rise

Diabetes is on the rise. It is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in Australia hitting 275 people every day. Nearly 1 million people are diagnosed with diabetes and another 1.7 million who are still undiagnosed. There is no doubt diabetes is a serious health concern but it is not all bad. The good news is, 60% of all diabetes cases in Australia is reversible and preventable. The key is maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Taking control of diabetes

Managing diabetes is no easy task. Management of the disease involves strict control of the three different factors known as "The 3Ds"

Daily activity

Drugs

Diet

Among these three, diet is the most crucial and delicate factor in controlling as well as treating diabetes. You need a right balance of carbohydrates, fat and fibre, vitamins and minerals. That is because each person has a different reaction to how their blood sugar levels will respond to different diets. A diet that is effective in one diabetes patient might not work with other patient. That is the reason why you need to be careful in following a diet plan and make sure that it comes from a reliable dietitian.

Diabetes and the glycemic index

After years of research, experts have found the causes of blood sugar to soar high after eating meals for those with diabetes. Carbohydrates, starches and sugars are the main culprits. Now the glycemic index is a ranking that measures the influence of foods in your blood sugar levels. High glycemic index generally triggers the increase of your blood sugar levels while low glycemic index tends to totally lower body fat levels.

Getting the needed nutrients without overeating

Eating excess calories and fat can put you in great risk. In doing so, your body responds by raising your blood sugar in alarming levels which can lead to serious problems such as hyperglycemia and other complications like nerve, kidney and heart damage.

Thus it is important to see a dietitian to guide you in your dietary and nutrition needs. You can see one of the most renowned and reliable dietitians in South Australia today, Menu Concepts - a team of accredited dietitians in Australia. They have also a very interesting book, the "Low GI, Low Fat, No Added Sugar Recipes" which can greatly help you manage diabetes, lose or maintain a desirable weight and live healthier.

For more information, call them at 08 8375 7040 or visit http://www.menuconcepts.com.au/recipeBook.htm

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