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THERE’S NO SUCH THING
as a perfect
food. But, if you have diabetes, there are 10 foods
that come close.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) dubs
them diabetes superfoods, and they’re a delicious way
to meet your dietary needs. They have plenty of vitamins and
nutrients, such as calcium, potassium and fiber. Plus, each has a low
glycemic index (GI).
GI is the measure of how much a food with carbohydrates
raises blood glucose (sugar). For most people, counting carbo-
hydrates is key to managing blood glucose, reports the ADA. In
addition, paying attention to a food’s GI can help fine-tune
your control.
Even better: A healthy diet, including these superfoods in rea-
sonable portions, may help prevent diabetes complications, such
as heart disease and stroke.
“Many people who have diabetes think they have to cut carbs
from their diet completely in order to get their glucose levels
to fall within a healthy range,” says Morgan Cadrette, registered
dietitian at Jackson Hospital. “This is far from the truth, and
people with diabetes need to eat foods from all of the food
groups, including carbohydrates. The key is the amount of carbs
that are eaten throughout the day. Counting carbs, in addition to
insulin therapy, if appropriate, is one of the most efficient ways to
control your blood sugar and keep it from fluctuating throughout
the day.”
Here’s a close look at these don’t-miss foods.
Have diabetes?
TRY THESE
SUPERFOODS
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