Diabetic Diets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides specific guidelines designed for diabetic needs. Because obesity and diabetes are on the rise in the United States, the federal government is weighing in on these serious and related health issues. One of the signature elements of the FDA's guidelines is flexibility. Diabetics have... more »

Diabetes changes the way the body uses insulin and eventually shuts down the mechanism that produces insulin in the liver if blood glucose levels remain uncontrolled. Obesity and diet are acknowledged as the main causes of Type 2 diabetes in adults but some Type 1 diabetics can also benefit from a diet organized around good nutrition,... more »

Adhering to a diabetic diet helps you control blood sugar levels by preventing or minimizing large spikes and dips in glucose levels. A nutrient-rich, portion-controlled diet of complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy, undamaged fats slows digestion and the release of glucose into the bloodstream and requires the body to produce... more »

You can still indulge in a bit of homemade jam, even when you are trying to shave off a few pounds. If you are diabetic, you must find ways to prepare foods without sugar, for your health. Sugarless jam is just as delicious as regular jam, with less calories. Because the sugar is partially what preserves jam, sugarless jam is mostly... more »

Diabetics are incapable of creating insulin, the protein which helps regulate sugar and glucose levels in the body. A healthy diet is a key part of controlling the condition, along with regular exercise and periodic injections of insulin. Without them, a diabetic can slip into a coma or worse. Regulating the food you take in and... more »