MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY IN DIABETES

Nutritional treatment in diabetes should be planned individually. A nutrition plan should be prepared according to the degree of diabetes,

the person's age, height and weight, and eating habits.

The most important issue to consider in diabetes is the meal order and

portions. Consuming the recommended foods on time and in the recommended portions is very important for the success of the treatment.

 The important thing in diabetes is to have a balanced diet at meals. Each food group

should be consumed in appropriate amounts. These food groups;

Group 1; milk, yoghurt, cheese

2nd group; meat, chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, hazelnuts, almonds

nuts

3rd group; vegetables and fruits

4th group; cereals, bread, pasta, rice, soups

5th group; fats

 In type 2 diabetes, 4-5 meals a day should be consumed, provided that the time between meals is not too long.

 At least 2-2.5 liters of water should be drunk a day.

 Among vegetables and fruits, those with a low glycemic index (those that raise blood sugar more slowly) should be preferred.

 Legumes can be consumed twice a week.

 The meat consumed should be free of visible fat, without frying, and with plenty of salad

.

 Foods containing carbohydrates (such as bread, fruit) should be consumed rich in protein (milk, etc.). >

yoghurt) should be consumed with foods.

 We can contribute to the regulation of our blood sugar by making small changes

. For example;

 Bulgur pilaf instead of rice pilaf

 Whole grain (such as whole wheat, oat, rye) bread instead of white bread

 Instead of potatoes and carrots Vegetables such as spinach, zucchini and eggplant

 Instead of dates and watermelon, fruits with lower glycemic index such as apples, oranges, tangerines and grapefruits should be preferred.

 In addition, drinks such as tea and coffee should be preferred without sugar, and fresh fruits and fruit juices should be preferred instead of ready-made fruit

juices.

 Regular physical activity in addition to the nutrition plan can increase the success of the treatment

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It will increase it.

CONSUMPTION WITH CARE IN DIABETES

FOODS TO BE CONSUMED

 Sugary foods such as sugar, honey, molasses, jam, marmalade, syrup

 Pastries (such as pastries, pastries, cakes, cookies)

 Chocolate, biscuits, wafers

 Nuts

 Foods with high fat content (such as cream, cream, fried foods)

 Offal

 Tail fat, butter, margarine

 Ready-made fruit juices

 Carbonated drinks

 Alcoholic drinks

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