Protein and Blood Sugar for Diabetes
There is no special diet for diabetes. The food that is good for you is good for everyone. You can make a difference in your blood glucose control through your food choices. Several parts of your diet, including the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins), fiber and sodium play an important role in controlling blood sugar. To keep your blood sugar at an optimum, you have to balance your food intake, insulin levels (produced by the body or by injection) and exercise. By familiarizing yourself with each of these players, you’ll be able to achieve normal blood sugar. Watch the following video to learn more about a good diet for diabetes.
What’s the role of fat? Fat is in margarine, butter, oil, salad dressings, nuts, seeds, milk, snacks, meats and desserts. There are three types of fats: saturated fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Each plan must contain less saturated fat, found in meat, dairy products, fats and hard. These fats can raise blood cholesterol. The best fats are monounsaturated fats, which can be found in olive, peanut and canola. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in corn oil, soya and safflower oils are also good choices.
When you eat fat it travels into the bloodstream. Fat is a source of energy, so you will need insulin to store fat cells in the body. So some fat is good. Fat with meals in moderation helps to break the food can be used as energy.
What does protein do for my glucose control? The body uses protein for growth, maintenance and energy. The proteins found in meat, poultry, fish, milk and other dairy products, eggs, beans, peas and lentils. Starches and vegetables also contain small amounts of protein. Lean meats and low fat dairy products are better food choices to help prevent high blood cholesterol.
When you start eating for better control of their diabetes, the proteins become an essential part of their diet. The protein acts as a stabilizing blood sugar. When used in combination with other foods, proteins keep your blood sugar in the blood is too high or too low.
Symptoms of Type II Diabetes
Do you suspect that you or someone else has diabetes? The following video and article should help you spot the symptoms of type II diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms may develop very slowly. In fact, you may have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing. Common symptoms include:
• Increased thirst and frequent urination. As excess sugar accumulates in the blood, the fluid is extracted from the tissues. This can leave thirsty. Therefore, you can drink – and urinate – more than usual.
• Increased hunger. Without enough insulin to move sugar into the cells, muscles and organs depleted of energy. This triggers intense hunger.
• Weight loss. While eating more than usual to relieve hunger, you can lose weight. Without the ability to use glucose, the body will use alternative fuels are stored in muscle and fat. The calories have been lost in excess of glucose in the urine is released.
• fatigue. If cells are deprived of sugar, they can become tired and irritable.
• Blurred vision. If your blood sugar is too high, liquid can be drawn on the lenses of their eyes. This may affect your ability to focus clearly.
• sores that heal slowly or frequent infections. Type 2-diabetes affects your ability to heal and resist infection.
• The areas of dark skin. Some people with type 2 diabetes, have dark spots, velvety skin folds and creases of their bodies – usually in the armpits and neck. This condition, called acanthosis nigricans may be a sign of insulin resistance.
When to see a doctor See your doctor if you are worried about diabetes or if you notice any symptoms of type 2-diabetes.
