Healthy Eating for Type 2 Diabetes

✍ Scribed by David M. Nathan, Linda M. Delahanty, Patrick J. Skerrett, Julie Corliss

• Publisher: Harvard Health Publications
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 57
• Series: Harvard Medical School Special Health Report
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Many people with diabetes wonder how they’ll need to adapt their eating habits. Myths abound when it comes to diabetes and food — one of the most common being that there is a “diabetes diet” that prohibits sugar and lists other items to avoid. That’s not the case, but it is important to follow a healthy diet that emphasized controlling weight and keeping blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol values as close to normal as possible.

In this report, you’ll learn about the components of a healthy diet for people with diabetes, as well as how to work with a dietitian, how to develop a meal plan, and how to fit physical activity into your schedule. You will learn how to recognize portion distortion, make wise choices while dining out, and stay on track with your weight-loss plan. Best of all, we’ve included 40 original recipes so you can put this advice into practice — starting today.