Diabetes Diet Plans

Gestational (jes-TAY-shun-ul) diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. Out of every 100 pregnant women in the United States, three to eight get gestational diabetes. Diabetes means that your blood sugar is too high. When you are pregnant, too much sugar in your blood is not good for your baby. For most women, blood sugar returns to normal after having the baby.

There are many diets available that offer quick weight loss. Some of these diets encourage eating more protein and less carbohydrates as the secret to weight loss success. This eating approach may seem like a good plan if you have diabetes, however, these diets do not come without risks.

A 1500-calorie meal plan helps you limit your calorie intake to a level that will reduce your risk of obesity, even with a sedentary lifestyle. You can follow a 1500-calorie meal plan by counting your calorie intake or by balancing portions of food.

People with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes are at a high risk for heart disease. Therefore, if you have Diabetes, it is important to have your cholesterol and blood lipids (fat in your blood) checked regularly. It is also important to be aware of what healthy cholesterol numbers should be in order to reduce the risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Has your doctor or someone you know told you that you have “borderline diabetes”?

There is no such thing as borderline diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, the definition of diabetes is “a former term for Type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance”.

If you have Diabetes and are overweight, losing 5-10% of your current weight will help improve your blood sugar levels. However, losing weight often requires you to assume a healthier life style and behavior change, not simply putting yourself on a diet. Many of the diets advertised today may be harmful and do not promote a holistic lifestyle change.