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Diabetic meals and snacks are available for customers who need to keep their blood sugar level in control. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which inadequate amounts of insulin are produced to control blood glucose levels. The two types of diabetes are insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent. Each diabetic has unique needs, therefore, there is no one diabetic diet. Smart food choices can help keep the blood glucose level in control, therefore, it is important for a person with diabetics to follow a diet which is low in fat and relatively high in complex carbohydrates.
Examples of items that are usually allowed on a Diabetic diet are:
- Fresh vegetables
- Lean meats prepared without skin
- Pasta
- Low fat milk
- Fresh fish
- Whole grain breads
- Baked or boiled potatoes
- Rice
- Low fat margarine
- Fresh or water packed canned fruits
- Low fat cheese
- Eggs
- Dietary preserves
- Dietary sugar free salad dressings.
Examples of items that are usually prohibited on a Diabetic diet are:
- Sugars
- Syrups
- Jams
- Pies
- Cakes
- Puddings
- Chocolate
- Sweetened
- Cereals
- Sweetened yogurts
- Fried and fatty foods.
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