Diet for insulin-dependent diabetic

Insulin-dependent diabetes (or type 1) is characterized by a lack of insulin secretion. It affects mainly people under 20 years old and its treatment is to inject insulin subcutaneously at different times of the day (one injection in the morning and before each meal is the most common solution). A slightly adapted diet is necessary to avoid the appearance of more or less serious complications (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, blindness, atherosclerosis, ...). It is characterized by a low glycemic index.

• Diabetes: lifestyle advice
• Diabetes: mistakes to avoid
• The glycemic index
• Conventional wisdom
• List of recommended and not recommended foods

Diabetes: lifestyle advice

Make 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) + 1-2 snack (s) that is (are) optional (s) for an input of energy and regular and adequate carbohydrates during the day. And this to allow a maintenance of blood glucose within normal limits.
Consume 3-4 servings of dairy a day to have an adequate intake of calcium (bone turnover) and secondarily in good quality protein (renewal of all body tissues). These products will be little or no sweetened with table sugar. It will, against possible to use a sweetener (aspartame for example).

Consume 1 serving of meat or fish or eggs (OPV) for lunch and dinner for their intake of quality protein (renewal of all body tissues) and certain vitamins and minerals (iron, vitamins, necessary for the ... proper functioning of the body).

Eat starchy foods at every meal, preferring those rich in fiber (legumes, whole-grain bread, sound) and pasta. These foods will help a small increase in blood glucose after ingestion.

Consume 5-6 servings of vegetables (vegetables and fruits) raw and cooked daily for their low carbohydrate and fiber intake which limit the rise in blood sugar with food. And also vitamin C which has an anti-infective action that helps prevent complications.

Limit your intake of saturated fats (which promote the onset of cardiac complications) found in cheese, meat, butter, chocolate, mayonnaise, lard and tallow.
And favor unsaturated fats (which prevent the onset of cardiac complications) found in fatty fish (salmon, eel, mackerel, sardines) and vegetable oils (olive, canola, walnuts, soybeans).
In practice this amounts to a butter micro-shelf (about 10 g) at breakfast and 1 to 2 tablespoon (s) tablespoons of oil per person per meal. For fatty fish, a food frequency 1 to 2 times per week is recommended.

Limit or eliminate your intake of sugary foods (sugar cubes, powdered sugar, honey, candy, sweets, cakes, pastries, breakfast cereals and chocolate or honey or filled) as they cause a surge in blood sugar . If you consume take them during a full meal.

Limit your intake of table salt and hidden salt (the little dude !!! found in deli meats, cheeses, cooked dishes Trade, carbonated mineral water) because it is detrimental to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system and can facilitate the passage of glucose into the blood.

Drink at least 2 liters of water per day on a regular basis because our body is composed of more than 70% water, water being the only essential drink.

Make at least 1 time a day at least 30 minutes of physical activity (brisk walking, dog walking, stairs, avoid taking the bus ...) or 3 times a week for at least 1 hour of sports (jogging, cycling, fitness, sports collective, ...). This will help you regulate your blood sugar.

Divide wisely carbohydrates based on insulin injections.

In case of illness (or other) which prevents to normal meals, continue injecting insulin and focus on carbohydrates in the form of purées, compotes, fruit juice, tea or sweet teas to avoid the appearance of 'ketoacidosis.

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