Dietary recommendations and restrictions for patients with type 1 diabetes
In fact, the greatest threat to the lifespan of diabetic patients is not diabetes itself, but the complications it causes. It can be said that as long as diabetic patients have no complications or maintain a mild level, the disease will not affect their lifespan. Taking measures as early as possible can prevent the occurrence of type 1 diabetes complications. Treatment for type 1 diabetes must be systematic and comprehensive, including the rational application of medication, dietary management, physical exercise, blood glucose monitoring, and enhanced education. The above methods are ways to extend the lifespan of people with type 1 diabetes.
Dietary precautions for patients with type 1 diabetes include:
1. A balanced diet. In fact, people with type 1 diabetes can eat almost anything. The key is what they eat and how much. A single food cannot meet the body's needs for various nutrients, therefore, people with type 1 diabetes must achieve a balanced diet through variety. The principles of a balanced diet include: a combination of whole grains, refined grains, meat, and vegetables; avoiding picky eating and unbalanced diets; and not overeating rich or unhealthy foods.
2.1 People with type 2 diabetes should not eat too much salt. They should also limit their intake of high-cholesterol foods, such as organ meats (brain, liver, kidneys, etc.), crab roe, shrimp roe, and fish roe. For type 1 diabetes patients with high cholesterol, egg yolks should not exceed 3-4 times per week.
3. Choose more fiber-rich foods. For example, whole-grain staples, unprocessed legumes, vegetables, and fruits can help manage blood sugar spikes. These are essential foods in a type 1 diabetes diet. High-starch foods should not be consumed arbitrarily when planning a type 1 diabetes diet; they must be eaten according to a schedule.
4. When blood sugar is not well controlled, type 1 diabetics should temporarily avoid eating fruit. Once blood sugar control reaches the target level, they can try eating fruit. Specifically, type 1 diabetics should eat fruit between meals when their blood sugar is at its lowest. Blood sugar levels should be measured half an hour to one hour and two hours after meals. The type and amount of fruit consumed should be determined based on the lowest blood sugar level.