If you recently just found out that you have diabetes, it can be hard
to accept this kind of news. You may be feeling shocked, angry,
frustrated, scared and depressed... They are all valid and common
feelings to many who get this diagnosis. But, it’s also important not
to waste to much time dealing with your emotions. After all, you have
your own life to save!
There are many myths about diabetes information and food
guides that can make it hard to understand some of the real facts about
this disease. Myths like:
Myth: Diabetes is not a big deal.
It is a serious and "Deadly" disease.
Fact: In the US, there are more deaths
caused by
diabetes in a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Two out of
three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.
Myth: Eating too much sugary foods causes diabetes.
The truth to this one is "NO IT DOES NOT"
Fact: Type 1 diabetes is caused by
genetics and other
unknown factors and Type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle
factors.
Myth: People with diabetes should eat special diabetic
foods.
There is No such a thing as a "Diabetic Food"
Fact: A healthy meal plan for people with
diabetes is
the same as a healthy diet for anyone. You may find some
diatetic/diabetic foods in some store. They will generally offer no
special benefits. Most of them will still raise your blood glucose
levels and are usually more expensive.
Myth: People with diabetes can NOT eat sweets or
chocolate.
YES they can
Fact: They are no more “off limits” to
people with
diabetes than they are to people without diabetes. If eaten as part of
a healthy meal and exercise plan, sweets and desserts can be eaten by
diabetics.
Myth: Diabetics can eat as many fruits as they want.
Fruit is a healthy food but you need to know the amount, frequency and
types of fruits you should eat.
Fact: Because fruits contain
"carbohydrates", they need to be included in your meal plan. Talk to
your dietitian about this.
(Facts Source: The American Diabetes
Association.)
As
a diabetic you MUST make your health a priority on a daily basis, with
the right food choices and exercises as they are the keys to your
overall health.
The good news: diabetes is a manageable disease, especially when you’re
armed with the right tools, information and support.
"Live-Well-Now.com" and its "food guides" will increase
your knowledge about the disease and provide you with some tools that
are designed to help diabetics learn real-life strategies to manage
diabetes and will help you start your journey toward wellness.
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