MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT IN DIABETES

Nutrition therapy in diabetes should be planned specifically for the individual. A nutrition plan

should be prepared according to the degree of diabetes,

age, height and weight of the person, and nutritional habits.

 The most valuable issue to be considered in diabetes is the meal order and

portions. Consuming the recommended foods on time and in the recommended portions

is very valuable for the success of the treatment.

 What is valuable in diabetes is to have a stable diet at meals. Each food group

should be consumed in appropriate sizes. These food clusters;

1st group; 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 daily.

 Vegetables and fruits with low glycemic index (those that raise blood sugar more slowly

) should be preferred.

 Legumes can be consumed 2 times a week.

 Consumed meat should be free from visible fat, without frying, with plenty of salad

.

 Foods containing carbohydrates (such as bread, fruit) should be consumed together with foods rich in protein (milk,

yogurt).

 With small changes to be made, we can contribute to the regulation of our blood sugar

. E.g;

 Bulgur pilaf instead of rice pilaf

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

 Spinach, zucchini, eggplant instead of potatoes and carrots vegetables such as

 Fruits with lower glycemic

index such as apple, orange, tangerine, grapefruit should be preferred instead of dates and watermelon.

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

juices.

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

.

FOODS TO BE CONSUMED WITH CAREFUL CONSUMPTION IN DIABETES

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

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

 Chocolate, biscuits, wafers

 Nuts

 Foods with high fat content (cream, cream, frying

dishes)

 Offal

 Tail fat, butter, margarine

 Ready fruit juices

 Carbonated drinks

 Alcoholic beverages