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Diet for Diabetes should include the following simple 3 point approach- 1. Selection of Food Items: This should be done considering the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods which is a ranking according to glycemic load (ability to raise blood sugar). Select Good – low GI (55 or less) foods and avoid Bad – high GI
Quick Read – Tips for planning Diet in Diabetes DIABETES TYPES AND RISKS Diabetes, as we all know, is a condition of impaired glucose metabolism and the presence of increased blood glucose (hyperglycemia). The utilization of glucose is regulated by a hormone called Insulin produced by the pancreas. Type 1 Diabetes It occurs due to