There is no evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements help you manage your diabetes. So, unless your health care team tells you to take something, like folic acid for pregnancy, you don't need to take a supplement.
Alcohol is high in calories, so if you drink and you're trying to lose weight, consider cutting back. Try to keep to a maximum of 14 minutes per week.
If you want food, choose yoghurts, unsalted nuts, fruits, vegetables and vegetables instead of crisps, chips, biscuits and chocolates.
We know that cutting out sugar can be difficult in the beginning, so small beneficial changes are the starting point when trying to cut back on sugar.
These substances are found in animal products and prepared foods such as Red and processed meat, Ghee & butter, Biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries
We know that eating fruit and veg is good for you. It is always good to eat more during meals and take them as a snack if you are hungry.
Try swapping out red and processed meat for the following:
• Nuts such as beans and lentils
• eggs & Fish
• poultry such as chicken and turkey
Eating too much salt can increase blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. But when you have diabetes, you are already at risk of all these conditions.
Here are some sources of carbohydrates:
Whole grains such as brown rice, buckwheat and whole grains, fruits & Veg like spinach.