{"id":653,"date":"2018-01-30T06:39:11","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T06:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:08:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:38:11","slug":"diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Diet For Diabetes: Maintain A Good Glycemic Control"},"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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control\/#Well-controlled_target_for_good_glycemic_control\" title=\"Well-controlled\u00a0target for good glycemic control:\">Well-controlled\u00a0target for good glycemic control:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control\/#Meal_planning_is_the_first_objective_of_diabetes_diet_therapy_This_includes\" title=\"Meal planning is the first objective of diabetes diet therapy. This includes:\">Meal planning is the first objective of diabetes diet therapy. This includes:<\/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\/diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control\/#Important_Tips_to_Follow_in_Diet_for_Diabetes\" title=\"Important Tips to Follow in Diet for Diabetes\">Important Tips to Follow in Diet for Diabetes<\/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\/diet-for-diabetes-what-to-eat-to-maintain-a-good-glycemic-control\/#The_Diabetes_Plate_Method\" title=\"The Diabetes Plate Method\">The Diabetes Plate Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you have diabetes, 80% of the management has to be done through diet. Watching your food and raising the nutrition quotient is the primary objective of self-management. Follow this diet for diabetes to stay healthy!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<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%2F653\"><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><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Well-controlled_target_for_good_glycemic_control\"><\/span>Well-controlled\u00a0target for good glycemic control:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\u00a0Between 70 and 130\u00a0mg\/dl\u00a0before meals<\/li>\n<li>Less than 180 two hours after starting a meal<\/li>\n<li>With glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) level less than 7 percent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_planning_is_the_first_objective_of_diabetes_diet_therapy_This_includes\"><\/span>Meal planning is the first objective of diabetes diet therapy. This includes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Understanding your portion sizes<br \/>\n2. Maintaining timings of eating<br \/>\n3. Reaching out for good choices of foods<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10166 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_242243698.jpg\" alt=\"Diet For Diabetes\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_242243698.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_242243698-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_242243698-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Tips_to_Follow_in_Diet_for_Diabetes\"><\/span>Important Tips to Follow in Diet for Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Portion control<\/strong> is best explained as &#8211; one serving will be the amount that would fit in a fist\/open palm. It is advised to eat small portions at a time to allow the stomach to digest and utilise the nutrition efficiently.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Diabetes_Plate_Method\"><\/span><strong>The Diabetes Plate Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is a convenient approach to eye ball one\u2019s portion sizes. It is advised to use a 9 inch dinner plate. The ideal way to begin is to fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables like lady fingers, cauliflower, spinach; \u00bc of the plate with protein foods like curd or cottage cheese or egg, and the last \u00bc of the plate with carbohydrate foods like chapati or brown rice or pasta.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Taking the assistance of a dietitian to understand the food groups and best diet ingredients for diabetes creates an impactful meal plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As informed by most diabetes educators, it is best to eat every two hours to maintain a good glycemic index<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Coordinating the meals and snacks with the medications and insulin (type 1 diabetes) is very important to avoid hypoglycemia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-build-a-healthy-sustainable-diet-for-diabetics\/\">7 Ways to Build a Healthy &amp; Sustainable Diet for Diabetics<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Choice of foods available for diabetes control are plenty and delicious<\/strong>. It is not advised to limit your palette to a particular food or starve. Explore new healthy choices and try our new cuisines, as long as one follows the basic concept of a moderate carbohydrate, high fiber, moderate protein and low fat diet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-682 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5.jpg\" alt=\"diet for diabetes\" width=\"624\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Meal patterns can be wide and select from a wonderful range of Asian Indian, Mediterranean, Vegan, DASH diets. It is best to avoid fad diets and Keto diets. Zero-carb, cabbage soup or GM diets are not suggestive plans in case of diabetes as these have maximum implications of causing hypoglycemia. Good Glycemic Control is achievable with guidance, monitoring and support. The team at <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato\">BeatO<\/a> is dedicated to helping all individuals with diabetes achieve this through encouragement, engagement and knowledge enrichment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Content support by Tina Khanna, Certified Diabetes Educator.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":9409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[6,7,10,26,35],"class_list":["post-653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-diet","tag-diabetes-food","tag-diet"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653"}],"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\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=653"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18804,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions\/18804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}