What Are Lifestyle Measures for Type 1 Diabetes?

Diet

For most people with diabetes, diet control is the key to managing this complicated disease. It is also extremely difficult. The current state of the diabetic diet is in flux, and at this time, there is no single diet that meets all the needs of everyone with diabetes. People with type 1 diabetes should coordinate insulin administration with calorie intake. In general, they should eat three meals each day at regular intervals; snacks are often required. They should try to take an insulin injection 30 minutes before they eat, although this timing could vary, depending on the form. One simple recommendation is simply to avoid cow's milk and products made from it.

All people with diabetes should aim for healthy lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) levels and control of blood pressure. Adequate calories must be maintained for normal growth in children, for increased needs during pregnancy, and after illness. And the general rules for healthy eating apply to everyone: limit fats (particularly saturated fats and trans-fatty acids), protein, and cholesterol, and consume plenty of fiber and fresh vegetables. Reducing salt is also important. Patients should meet with a professional dietitian to plan an individualized diet that takes into consideration all health needs.

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