5. Follow the Diet Plan
While you may be thinking that this is the opposite of what we said in point two, that you do not need to ban any specific foods, it is important to eat a healthy balanced diet. As often as possible saturated and trans fats should be avoided, in addition to paying attention to the quality and quantity of carbohydrates that you are consuming.
Diabetics are generally advised to follow a low GI diet, this means consuming foods that have a lower glycemic index. Foods with a lower GI contain carbohydrates that are more slowly absorbed by your body, which can help maintain stable blood glucose levels.
It can be simple to adjust your current diet to one that is more GI friendly by making substitutions where possible; for example, switching from white rice to whole grain or brown rice which has a lower GI index rating. There are lots of resources available, both online and at your local book store, that can help you find lower GI foods that work for you!
