Question 1

What foods can diabetics eat freely without any risk?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains.

Question 2

How is heart affected in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

With time, raised blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Additionally, people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that raise the risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

Question 3

What are the best books for dealing with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Foods with low GI are best options

Question 4

What will happen if my sugar level is always above 300?

Accepted Answer

Persistent high sugars increase the risk of organ damage and complications of Diabetes mellitus. Sometimes, patient may even land up in emergency such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 5

Why do patients with diabetes not stick to a diet plan?

Accepted Answer

It's not that every Diabetic patient does not stick to diet plan, it mostly depends on the person's lack of motivation irrespective of the disease. It's also understandable since diabetes is a long standing medical condition, every patient may need repetitive conusellings to adhere to diet plan.

Question 6

How can a better lifestyle lower the effects of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Leading a better lifestyle in the form of avoiding excessive sugar/ fats, high fibre foods, breaking sedentary life and regular physical activity helps in lowering the blood sugar levels.

What foods can diabetics eat freely without any risk?

What foods can diabetics eat freely without any risk?

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