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Diabetes Dietary Recommendations

MAINTENANCE DIET
a. A whole food diet that is moderate in protein, moderate in complex carbohydrates, moderate in fat, low in refined and concentrated sugars.

b. Macronutrient proportions:
· Complex carbohydrates consists of 40% of caloric intake
· Proteins consist of 30% of caloric intake
· Fats consist of 30% of caloric intake
· Total fiber content is ideally 100 grams/day

The benefits of a diet in these ratios are:
1. Reduced after-mealtime hyperglycemia and delayed hypoglycemia
2. Reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels with ­ HDL
3. Progressive weight reduction
4. Prevention of diabetic complications

c. Complex carbohydrates:
· Legumes--beans, peas, lentils, kidney beans
· Whole grains--buckwheat, millet, oats, brown rice
· Nuts--almonds, cashews, nut butters, seeds

d. Vegetables:
Eat vegetables with a low carbohydrate content, avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn

e. Fruits:
· Small to moderate amounts of fruit with frequent blood sugar monitoring to see the response
· Eliminate dried fruits

f. Fiber:
· Legumes
· Whole grains
· Vegetables and fruit
· Nuts and seeds

g. Fat:
· Follow a moderate animal protein diet
· Avoid hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils
· Eat healthy oils: Olive oil, flax oil, sesame, walnut

h. Protein:
Lean red meat, chicken without the skin, fish

2. BIOTIC’S food supplements: TAKE A GOOD MULTIPLE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT TO SUPPORT BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION, SUCH AS Bio-Glycozyme Forte OR GlucoBalance. ASK WHICH MULTIPLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

Or DOCTOR’S A-Z food supplements: Blood Sugar Health (1 TID), Multi Vitamin high absorption (1 TID)