People with diabetes are the highest-risk group for cardiovascular disease. Especially in type 2 diabetes, eating for the health of the blood vessels matters as much as controlling blood sugar.
At our diet clinic, we use these approaches for people with diabetes:
- We prefer foods with a low glycemic index and load. We build on whole grains, legumes and vegetables that are high in fiber and do not raise blood sugar quickly, with fruit in controlled amounts.
- We recommend heart-friendly fats. We plan healthy fat intake low in saturated and trans fats, including olive oil, avocado and foods high in omega-3.
- We pay attention to protein balance, ensuring enough protein to both steady blood sugar and keep you full.
- We work hand in hand with blood sugar monitoring, updating the diet regularly according to the patient's fasting and after-meal sugar levels.
- We offer nutrition solutions for specific situations such as insulin resistance and hypoglycemia.
Eating with diabetes is not just “not eating sugar”. We offer a holistic approach that covers food content, meal timing and portion control.
