A diagnosis of diabetes can be frightening. Many individuals hear little of what their doctor tells
them after the diagnosis. Of all the new information that diabetic patients need to understand,
nutrition is the most important.
Eating Habits
Proper nutrition directly affects how individuals manage the disease and they often need to
alter their eating habits. However, it’s important to understand that anyone can develop the
disease, even those that eat conservatively. Diabetics need to understand what to eat, portion
size, and how to manage carbohydrates. Carbs are a form of sugar that will create a spike in
blood sugar levels and make management even more difficult.
Meal Times
Regular testing of glucose levels and exercise are important elements of diabetes management,
but so is nutrition. Learning how to eat well entails more than simply eliminating certain foods,
counting carbs, and eating bland meals. For many people, it’s a major lifestyle change and it can
be even more difficult for those with few monetary resources.
Nutrition education teaches individuals how to prepare tasty meals that are healthy and won’t
create spikes in blood glucose levels. Individuals learn what foods are high in carbohydrates and
the appropriate portion sizes to consume. Those lessons are especially important so individuals
don’t feel deprived and are tempted to indulge in detrimental foods.
Future Health
Nutrition education is an investment in future health and well being. It’s effective for mitigating
the effects of cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease for which diabetics are at high
risk. Unfortunately, nutrition education is a topic that typically only receives cursory attention.
In other instances, individuals may not have the skills to prepare healthy meals that are also
appealing. Some forward-thinking healthcare facilities understand this and offer cooking classes
to help get diabetics started on their new journey to health. Nutrition education gives people
the knowledge they need to manage the disease effectively for a long and healthy life.

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