Diabetes which affects more than 6% of the US population or over 18 000 000 people [i] is diagnosed when the body is not creating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. As a result much-needed energy from sugar starch and other sources are not being exploited as effectively as they should. This can lead to severe adverse health consequences including nerve ocular and kidney problems [ii].
While genetics and environmental factors play a role the exact cause of diabetes is as yet undetermined. However one thing is precisely clear to those with this condition: eating right is vitally important.
Generally speaking people with diabetes do not eat a standard “one size fits all” diet. Rather they must adhere very closely to the healthy eating guidelines prescribed by their doctor.
However these recommendations which generally apply to the general public as well [iii] include principles such as eating a low-fat diet and limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of daily caloric intake. The recommendations also include eating complete sources of protein and limiting calories from protein to 20% of daily caloric intake [iv]. It is worth noting that protein also plays an added support role in a diabetic diet because protein can slowly transforms into glucose. As such ingesting appropriate amounts of complete protein can help a diabetic manage blood-sugar levels.
At the same time maintaining low blood pressure is of enhanced important for those with diabetes. As such a diet that helps maintain a healthy body weight is essential since high blood pressure is related to obesity and overweight conditions [v].
Diabetics know full well they should eat a calorie-smart diet that is low in fat fortified with complete protein and scores low on the Glycemic Index [1]. Yet quite often what is lacking is time to ensure that this diet is maintained.
Unlike individuals without diabetes who can if they must “snack” on unhealthy foods from time to time persons with diabetes are well advised by their qualified doctors to ensure that a very healthy eating regimen is consistently followed. Yet following this regimen is indeed difficult; especially since so many foods in restaurants and vending machines are utterly devoid of healthy ingredients.
At most one might expect to find some low fat options when eating out; but these usually have high calories high sodium – to compensate for flavor lost due to reduced fat – and a high GI score. None of this is welcome information for diabetics.
Fortunately a product called Profect has been medically engineered to provide diabetics with a practical eating solution. Profect with its low Glycemic Index contains absolutely no sugar. Therefore diabetics do not have to worry about their blood sugar levels spiking after eating a serving of Profect. ...
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