Diet For Diabetic Wellbeing

A most suitable diet for diabetic (?????? ?? ??? ????) is a diet that is used by people with diabetes mellitus or high blood glucose to minimize symptoms, most notably high blood glucose, and dangerous consequences of the disease. Since carbohydrate is the macronutrient that raises blood glucose levels most significantly, the greatest debate is how low in carbohydrates the diet should be. This is because although lowering carbohydrate intake will help reduce blood glucose levels, low-carbohydrate diet conflicts with the traditional establishment view that carbohydrates should be the main source of calories. Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System considers diabetic diet awareness essential for diabetics. Hence, let us know and follow the wisdom of diet.

Diet definition (???? ?? ???????)

A special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or for medical reasons e.g. diabetes, etc.

Diabetic diet Facts (?????? ???? ?? ????)

Fat has often been blamed for obesity. Yet, people who eat a diet high in fat — but low in carbs — end up eating fewer calories than people on a low-fat, high-carb diet.

It is important to note that carbohydrates from sugar (added or natural as in fruit juices, etc.) or starch (rice, potatoes, bread, pasta, including “brown” or “whole-grain”) are the primary culprit in raising blood glucose, while some low glycemic index vegetables have much less of an effect on blood glucose, and may even be beneficial for diabetics in the long-term by improving insulin sensitivity.

Recommendations of the fraction of total calories to be obtained from carbohydrate are generally in the range of 20% to 45%, but recommendations can vary as widely as from 16% to 75%.

For overweight and obese people with Type 2 diabetes, any weight-loss diet that the person will adhere to and achieve weight loss on is at least partly effective.

The most agreed-upon recommendation is for the diet to be low in sugar and refined carbohydrates, while relatively high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber. Diabetes affected people are also encouraged to eat small frequent meals a day. Likewise, people with diabetes may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index (GI), although this is also controversial.

In cases of hypoglycemia, they are advised to have food or drink that can raise blood glucose quickly, such as a sugary sports drink, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate (such as rye bread to prevent the risk of further hypoglycemia.) Others question the usefulness of the glycemic index and recommend high-GI foods like potatoes and rice. It has been claimed that oleic acid has a slight advantage over linoleic acid in reducing plasma glucose.

Exchange scheme (?????? ?????)

In the 1950s, the American Diabetes Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Public Health Service, introduced the “exchange scheme”. This allowed people to swap foods of similar nutrition value (e.g., carbohydrate) for another. For example, if wishing to have more than normal carbohydrates for dessert, one could cut back on potatoes in one’s first course. The exchange scheme was revised in 1976, 1986, and 1995.

Later developments (??? ?? ????????)

Not all diabetes dietitians today recommend the exchange scheme. Instead, they are likely to recommend a typical healthy diet:

• One high in fiber (????? ??? ?? ????)
• With a variety of fruit and vegetables (??????? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ???????? ?? ???)
• Low in both sugar and fat (???? ?? ???? ????? ??? ??)
• Especially saturated fat (????? ??? ?? ??????? ????)

An approach that has been popular with some people with type 1 diabetes mellitus since 2000 is known as DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating). This approach involves estimating the number of carbohydrates in a meal and modifying the amount of insulin one injects accordingly.  

Carbohydrates diabetic diet (?????????????? ???????? ????)

The American Diabetes Association in 1994 recommended that 60–70% of caloric intake should be in the form of carbohydrates. As mentioned above, this is controversial, with some researchers claiming that 40% or less is better, while others claim benefits for a high-fiber, 75% carbohydrate diet.

Francis (1987) points out, evidence suggests that carbohydrate consumed with dietary fiber will have a lower impact on the glycemic rise than the same amount of carbohydrate consumed alone. Certain foods are considered particularly beneficial for people with diabetes such as:

• Legumes (??????)
• Nuts (????? ???)
• Fruits (??)
• Vegetables (????????)

What has not generally been included in diabetic diet recommendations is the variation in effect from different carbohydrates. It has been recommended that carbohydrates eaten by people with diabetes should be complex carbohydrates.

Low-carbohydrate diabetic diet (?? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ????)

There is a lack of evidence of the usefulness of low-carbohydrate dieting for people with type 1 diabetes. Although for certain individuals it may be feasible to follow a low-carbohydrate regime combined with carefully-managed insulin dosing, this is hard to maintain and there are concerns about potential adverse health effects caused by the diet. In general people with type 1 diabetes are advised to follow an individualized eating plan rather than a pre-decided one.

A low-carbohydrate diet gives slightly better control of glucose metabolism than a low-fat diet in type 2 diabetes. A 2018 report on type 2 diabetes by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) found that a low-carbohydrate diet may not be as good as a Mediterranean diet at improving glycemic control, and that although having a healthy body weight is important, “there is no single ratio of carbohydrate, proteins, and fat intake that is optimal for every person with type 2 diabetes“.

The ADA recommends people with diabetes should be “developing healthy eating patterns rather than focusing on individual macronutrients, micronutrients, or single foods”. They recommended that the carbohydrate in a diet should come from:

• Vegetables (????????)
• Legumes (??????)
• Fruits (??)
• Dairy (milk and yogurt) [????? (??? ?? ???)]
• Whole grains (????? ????)
• Highly-refined foods and sugary drinks should be avoided (??????? ???????? ????? ?????? ?? ?????? ????? ??? ?? ???? ?????)

Best diabetic diet (??????????? ?????? ????)

According to The American Diabetes Association (ADA), a vegan diet is a healthful option for all ages. In the ADA’s 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, a vegan diet was included as a treatment option. Diabetes UK says that diabetes should not prevent people from going vegetarian and that it may be beneficial for people with diabetes to go vegetarian, as this will cut down on saturated fats.

Best timing of meals (???? ?? ????????? ???)

For people with diabetes, healthy eating is not simply a matter of “what one eats”, but also when one eats.

If patients check their blood glucose at bedtime and find that it is low, for example below 6 millimoles per liter (108 mg/dL), it is advisable that they take some long-acting carbohydrate before retiring to bed to prevent night-time hypoglycemia. Night sweats, headaches, restless sleep, and nightmares can be a sign of nocturnal hypoglycemia, and patients should consult their doctor for adjustments to their insulin routine if they find that this is the case.

Counterintuitively, another possible sign of nocturnal hypoglycemia is morning hyperglycemia, which actually occurs in response to blood sugar getting too low at night. This is called the Somogyi effect.

In relation to type 2 diabetes, eating most food earlier in the day may be associated with lower levels of overweight and obesity and other factors that reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Special diabetes products (????? ?????? ??????)

Diabetes UK has warned against the purchase of products that are specially made for people with diabetes, on grounds that:

• They may be expensive (?? ????? ?? ???? ???)
• May contain high levels of fat (???? ?? ???? ???? ?? ???? ??)
• Confer no special benefits to people who have diabetes (?? ????? ?? ??? ????? ??? ? ??? ??????? ?????? ??)

It should be noted that NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in the United Kingdom) advises doctors and other health professionals to “Discourage the use of foods marketed specifically for people with diabetes”.

Research has shown the Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) has a hypoglycemic effect and may be beneficial for the management of diabetes. Maitake lowers blood sugar because the mushroom naturally acts as an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. Other mushrooms like lingzhi, Agaricus blazei, Agrocybe cylindracea, and Cordyceps have been noted to lower blood sugar levels to a certain extent, although the mechanism is currently unknown.

Alcohol and drugs (???? ?? ??????)

Alcohol inhibits glycogenesis in the liver and some drugs inhibit hunger symptoms. This, with impaired judgment, memory and concentration caused by some drugs can lead to hypoglycemia. People with diabetes who take insulin or tablets such as sulphonylureas should not, therefore, consume alcohol on an empty stomach but take some starchy food (such as bread or potato crisps) at the same time as consumption of alcohol.

Specific Diabetic diet (??????? ?????? ????)

The Pritikin Diet consists of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and so on, and is high in carbohydrates and roughage. The diet is accompanied by exercise.

Glycemic Index Diet (?????????? ??????? ????)

Lowering the glycemic index of one’s diet can improve the control of diabetes. This includes avoidance of such foods as potatoes cooked in certain ways and white bread.

Low Carb Diet (?? ????? ??? ????)

Removal of carbohydrates from the diet and replacement with fatty foods may help reverse diabetes such as:

• Nuts (????? ???)
• Seeds (???)
• Meats (????)
• Fish (????)
• Oils (???)
• Eggs (????)
• Avocados (???????)
• Olives (?????)
• Vegetables (????????)

Fats would become the primary calorie source for the body, and complications due to insulin resistance would be minimized.

High fiber diet (???? ????? ????)

It has been shown that a high fiber diet works better than the diet recommended by the American Diabetes Association in controlling diabetes and may control blood sugar levels with the same efficacy as oral diabetes drugs.

The paleolithic diet (??????????? ????)

This has been shown to improve glucose tolerance in people with diabetes type 2, ischemic heart disease and glucose intolerance, and in healthy pigs.

A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control similar to the ADA diet.

The American Diabetes Association has endorsed a natural foods approach to managing diabetes, advocating “fresh is best” and avoiding artificial sweeteners, instead substituting measured amounts of fresh fruit or raw sugar.

Truweight’s Indian Diabetic diet chart (??????? ?? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????)

Early morning diet (???? ????? ????)

10 ml Trudrink mixed with 1 glass of water / 2 tsp of TruGreen mixed with 1 glass of water.

After half an hour (??? ???? ?? ???)

1 cup of green tea / Tea with low- fat milk with some gluten-free snacks.

Breakfast (???? ?? ??????)

2 Truweight mighty millet idli with 1 bowl mix Veg Sambhar / 2 medium sized quinoa dal dosa with 1 bowl Sambhar /  1 open veg paneer sandwich with 1 whole grain toast / 1 medium plate red rice sprouts Poha with 1 bowl of low-fat curd / 2-egg white omelet with spinach and mushroom.

Mid-morning snacks (???? ???? ??????)

1 apple / pomegranate / pear + . Truweight WOW Drink.

Lunch (????? ?? ????)

1 tsp Trufiber with 1 glass of Buttermilk.

After half an hour (??? ???? ?? ???)

1 bowl chicken/egg/paneer salad + 1 low on oil Subji + 1 bowl dal + 2 regular sized gluten-free / whole wheat Phulka.

Or (??)

1 bowl vegetable pulao made with brown or red rice + 1 bowl dal + 1 bowl mixed veg raita.

Mid-evening snacks (???????? ?? ??????)

Anyone of the following: 1 glass Truweight Shake-a-Day mixed with water or low-fat milk; or omega-3 laddoos or 1 fistful of almonds, and walnuts or 1 whole wheat no-oil methi chakra.

Dinner (??? ?? ????)

1 bowl salad of choice or 1 bowl Truweight’s Moringa/ Tomato moong soup/ bitter gourd soup.

Half an hour later (??? ???? ?? ???)

1 bowl dal + 1 bowl   Mix veg Subji + 2  gluten-free Phulkas.

Bed-time (???? ?? ???)

1 glass of low-fat milk with a pinch of cinnamon.

Remember, this is a sample Indian diet plan for diabetes incorporating Truweight’s superfoods.

Diet History (???? ?? ??????)

There has been a long history of dietary treatment of diabetes mellitus. Dietary treatment of diabetes mellitus was used in Egypt since 3,500 BC and was used in India by Sushruta and Charaka more than 2000 years ago. In the 18th century, John Rollo argued that calorie restriction could reduce glycosuria in diabetes.

Conclusion (????????)

Problems regarding Diabetes Mellitus are numerous and complicated. Right diet at the right time and exercise are most important for managing associated problems e.g. low blood pressure, high blood pressure, low blood sugar, high blood sugar, kidney failure, heart problems, erectile dysfunction, obesity, leg amputation, etc. Hence, it is advisable to undergo training of Swami Hardas Life System so that the problems can be controlled well in advance without money and medicines to avoid complications.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_diet