{"id":1030,"date":"2018-04-12T09:14:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T09:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:36:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:06:19","slug":"how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Low-Carb Diet for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/#Benefits_of_Low-carb_Diet\" title=\"Benefits of Low-carb Diet\">Benefits of Low-carb Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/#Ideal_low-carb_range\" title=\"Ideal low-carb range:\">Ideal low-carb range:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/#How_Does_It_Affect_the_Body\" title=\"How Does It Affect the Body?\">How Does It Affect the Body?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/#Food_to_eat_in_diabetes\" title=\"Food to eat in diabetes\">Food to eat in diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-low-carb-diet-for-diabetes\/#Food_to_eat_in_lesser_proportions\" title=\"Food to eat in lesser proportions:\">Food to eat in lesser proportions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Diabetes is a chronic ailment and is affecting millions at the moment. Though chronic, certain diabetic food can help lower the symptoms and risks related to diabetes. One way of lowering sugar levels is to follow a low-carb diet. Basically, if you have diabetes, your system cannot process carbs effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regular function is that when carbs are consumed, the body breaks it down into smaller units called glucose (sugar). When your sugar levels are high, the pancreas starts producing insulin that allows these sugar levels to enter the cells. Having both high and low sugar levels can cause harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1030\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies suggest, a carb-restricted diet leads to improvement in sugar levels over the years. A low carb diet can be followed by people with any type of diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Low-carb_Diet\"><\/span>Benefits of Low-carb Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Improves weight loss<br>&#8211; Lowers risk of high sugar levels<br>&#8211; Lowers HbA1c levels<br>&#8211; Provides more energy throughout the day<br>&#8211; Reduces the risk of long term ailments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_low-carb_range\"><\/span>Ideal low-carb range:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Moderate carbs: 130- 225 g<br>Low carb: lower than 130 g<br>Extremely low carb: under 30 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_It_Affect_the_Body\"><\/span>How Does It Affect the Body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbs, proteins and fat help fuel the body. Carbs are broken down into glucose. Consuming carbs increases blood sugar levels depending on the amount consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/\">Read More: <em>Colours&nbsp;of Health: A Rainbow Diet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carbs are of 2 kinds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Refined Carbs: Pasta, white rice, donuts, bagels, sweet bread , waffles, pancakes and all such tempting food items fall under refined carbs.<br>&#8211; Unrefined Carbs: Grains, fruits and vegetables and all good greens fall under the unrefined carbohydrate category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By limiting the intake of carbs and keeping a moderate amount of protein in diabetic food, one can control blood sugar levels. Fibre that is found naturally in foods does not instantly breakdown into glucose and hence does not spike blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/low-carb-diet-1.jpg\" alt=\"low-carb diet\" class=\"wp-image-10980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/low-carb-diet-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/low-carb-diet-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/low-carb-diet-1-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/low-carb-diet-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_to_eat_in_diabetes\"><\/span>Food to eat in diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocados<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_to_eat_in_lesser_proportions\"><\/span>Food to eat in lesser proportions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark Chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flax Seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chia Seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3w0xzss\">You can try these diabetes-friendly chocolates.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One must try and replace refined carbs with whole grains and increase the dietary fibre intake. Intake of more fibre has been proven to have several health benefits, and is of great benefit to those trying to lose weight in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low-carb diets are known to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/understand-your-blood-sugar-levels\/\">blood sugar levels<\/a>, and in turn reduce the risk of diabetic complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10979,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[9,7,10,26,27,12,53,13,25],"class_list":["post-1030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-diet","tag-diabetes-food","tag-diabetic-diet","tag-diabetic-food","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-food-for-diabetes","tag-food-for-diabetic-patients"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1030"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18992,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1030\/revisions\/18992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}