SN instructed on a importance of a healthy diabetic diet high in fiber, but low in fat, and eating at a regular time throughout the day. A bowl of oatmeal a day can really bring down cholesterol. Follow a diet rich in healthy fats like vegetable oils and fish. And avoid foods high in saturated fats and trans fats.
SN instructed patient and caregiver about the low concentrated sweets diet helps control blood sugar levels by eliminating most simple sugars in the foods you eat. All carbohydrates break down to sugar as they are eaten and digested. There are two different types of carbohydrate complex and simple. Most simple sugars are considered concentrated sweets. Simple carbohydrates cause a quick increase in blood sugar. Your doctor might order a low concentrated sweets diet for you if you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes mellitus you are on medications that can cause high blood sugar you have diarrhea.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that a bowl of oatmeal eaten in the morning provides a good source of energy throughout the morning hours, without an increase or drop in blood sugar. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Educated patient on 11 foods and drinks to avoid with diabetes . Sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes. Trans fats. Artificial trans fats are extremely unhealthy. White bread, rice, and pasta. Fruit-flavored yogurt, sweetened breakfast cereals, flavored coffee drinks, honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup dried fruit. Understanding was verbalized.