Type-1 Diabetes and Nutrition Recommendations

• Type-1 diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs in the absence of the insulin hormone secreted by the pancreas organ in the body.

• Type-1 diabetes, which is generally seen in children and young people, can sometimes be seen in adults whose pancreas is damaged.

• Individuals with type-1 diabetes must take the insulin hormone externally throughout their lives.

• Women who experience diabetes during pregnancy and individuals with a family history of diabetes need to be more sensitive about this issue.

• Individuals experience frequent urination. The main reason for this situation is that the glucose accumulated in the blood is excreted in the urine.

• People with diabetes drink a lot of water. Individuals do not urinate because they drink too much water, they drink water because they urinate too frequently.

• Weight loss may occur in people with diabetes. In the absence of insulin, glucose cannot be used as an energy source, fats are used as fuel instead and weight loss may occur in individuals.

 

TYPE- 1 DIABETES AND NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS

 

• Measure your blood sugar regularly.

• Consult your dietitian to learn about carbohydrate counting.

• Make sure you have a meal plan. Don't skip meals. Do not stay hungry for a long time. Avoid overeating.

• Stay away from simple carbohydrates such as honey, jam, sugar and sugary desserts.

• Ensure variety in your food consumption. . Do not always choose the same food groups.

• Prefer whole grain bread instead of white bread.

• Increase fiber foods in your food consumption.

• Follow a nutrition plan under the supervision of a dietician.

• Consume your fruit consumption with milk, yoghurt, buttermilk or kefir.

• Consult your doctor in cases of sudden increase in glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) or sudden decrease in glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia).

• Regular treatment to prevent complications such as retinopathy (damage to the eyes), neuropathy (damage to the nerves), nephropathy (damage to the kidneys) or diabetic foot. Be under expert supervision.

• Exercise regularly.

• Don't forget to drink plenty of water.

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