Diabetes

Diabetes

An easy way to learn about the functions of the pancreas as well as how to keep your body healthy.

What is diabetes?

https://youtu.be/d86DofYpkrY

Is sugar bad for you?

https://youtu.be/NkY3KuahkqY

Healthy Food

• Healthy Food: Because a diabetes diet recommends generous amounts of fruits, vegetables and fiber, following it is likely to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer. And consuming low-fat dairy products can reduce your risk of low bone mass in the future.

• Green leafy vegetables include:

  spinach collard greens kale cabbage broccoli

• Good examples of whole grains to include in the diet are:

  brown rice whole-grain bread whole-grain pasta

Healthy Foods Cont.

• If you have diabetes, healthy eating can help you to:

  
  

  -maintain general good health

  -better manage your blood glucose levels

  -maintain a healthy blood pressure

  -maintain a healthy body weight

  -prevent or slow the development of diabetes complications

Examples of Unhealthy Foods

• popcorn, melons, pineapple, white bread

• sugary drinks like dr. pepper or fruit punch

• fries or donuts

• It is possible for those with diabetes to enjoy their favorite foods — including junk foods — from time to time and in moderation.

Unhealthy Foods Cont.

• Inappropriate portion size: Junk foods are usually not very filling and frequently come in large portion sizes. Both these factors may lead people to overeat junk foods. This can have a negative impact on diabetes, including blood sugar spikes and weight gain due to its poor nutritional qualities and ability to encourage overeating. Excess weight and body fat are major risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. Junk food is usually very high in sodium (salt), which contributes to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

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