Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects millions of us. Upon first discovering that you have type
2 diabetes you are informed about a host of related health problems
including the potential for heart disease and the possibility of a
stroke. Along with diabetes you
may have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Some develop skin problems, nerve
damage, blood circulation problems, and other health problems.
You
are also quickly informed that type 2 diabetes requires that you make
significant changes in your life style.
You are told that you cannot eat foods high in carbohydrates and
you cannot eat foods with sugar content. You are left wondering if there is
anything you can eat.
Type
2 diabetes also means you have to exercise. For a lucky few all that is required
to manage their diabetes is changes in their diet and regular exercise.
A few persons have been very successful in managing their diabetes by
simply exercising every day for about an hour and changing their
diet. This can be going to the
gym, or using a treadmill at home, or jogging.
Most persons with type 2 diabetes
control their glucose level by taking medication and making some
changes in their diet. There
are few persons with type 2 diabetes that believe no change in diet is
required, and think they can control it by medication alone. Such a philosophy is dangerous,
because it, because it just means more and more medication to control
your diabetes, and worsening health problems.
Typically the three things
that are recommended to manage your type 2 diabetes are: lose weight, exercise, medication,
and a change in your diet.
Diabetes typically means you are not likely to enjoy the same
foods you did, especially if you enjoyed foods high in carbohydrates
such as pasta or pizza, but it does not mean you cannot enjoy food. It is just a matter of changing your
habits and trying out new foods you may enjoy. There are many foods available for
persons with diabetes.
Here you will find many
foods you may not have considered.
These recipes are good for type 2 diabetes and also for anyone
trying to lose weight. The type
of food that those of us with type 2 diabetes should be eating can
actually makes slender and appear healthier now than we were
pre-diabetes. In general foods
intended to lose weight are actually good foods for those with type 2 diabetes.
If you have a favorite
recipe for diabetics and you would like to share, then please feel free
to email us your recipe. Foods
that are high on fiber, low on fat, with no sugars are generally good
for managing type 2 diabetes.
The ingredients are what determines, if the recipe is good for those of us with
type 2 diabetes.
For the most part cakes,
desserts, and cookies are not good food choices for diabetics. There are some recipes that use sugar
substitutes which are okay for those of with type 2 diabetes. There are not very many recipes with
artificial sugar substitutes, so we encourage you to submit your
recipes with sugar substitutes.