Diabetes type 2 diet: Watch what you eat for breakfast to control blood sugar levels
Diabetes symptoms can cause serious long-term health problems if left untreated or not treated properly.
The longer you have diabetes, and the less controlled your blood sugar, the higher the risk of complications.
Some of the complications can be disabling or even life-threatening.
But the foods you choose to eat in your daily diet can make a big difference, whether you’re living with diabetes or not.
Diabetes UK says the key to managing and preventing diabetes is a balanced diet.
The site states: “Eating cereal is one of the worst ways to start your day if you have diabetes.
“Despite the health claims on their boxes, most cereals are highly processed an contain far more carbs than man people realise.
“In addition, they provide very little protein, a nutrient that can help you feel full and satisfied while keeping your blood sugar levels stable during the day.”
And even ‘healthy’ breakfast cereals are not always good choices for those with diabetes.
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Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 500,000 who are living undiagnosed with the condition.
It adds: “Just a half-cup serving (55g) of granola cereal contains 30 grams of digestible carbs.”
To keep blood sugar and hunger under control, it advices you should skip cereal and choose a protein-based low-carb breakfast instead.
Bupa says eating carbohydrates can make your blood sugar shoot up, so counting and using a glycemic index can be useful.
Matthew Freeby, MD, director of the Gonda Diabetes Center at UCLA Health, says another popular breakfast item that falls into the carbohydrate category should be avoided all together.
Speaking to Prevention, Mr Freeby said popular breakfast item, the bagel, should be crossed off the menu.
“I tell them to look at nutrition labels for the total carbohydrate content, not just the sugar content.
“Donuts and bagels made with refined and processed grains are major sources of blood-sugar-spiking carbs.”
Diabetes UK says the key to managing and preventing diabetes is a balanced diet.
You should also avoid having this meal for dinner to control your blood sugar levels.
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