You can find a variety of suggestions and tips on how best to eat for Type 2 Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/diabetes-meal-plans-and-a-healthy-diet.html?referrer=https://www.google.es/), that being said there are a few diets which are more helpful for managing the illness.
These are just a few of the diets as recommended by WebMD for managing Type 2 Diabetes (https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/best-diet-type-2-diabetes#1). The reason they are beneficial is because they help with weight loss as well as managing blood sugar levels.
1. The Mediterranean Diet
When it comes to healthy diets, The Mediterranean Diet tends to always …show more content…
The Biggest Loser Diet
Yes, the diet came from the hit television program and the diet is ideal for diabetics. It doesn't red tape any food groups so it doesn't feel as restrictive as a lot of diets typically do. It simply places the focus on a specific percentage of your daily calorie count being used for protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates are limited which is particularly helpful for diabetics, but overall it's a balanced diet that can work for anyone …show more content…
A meal plan can be designed specifically for you based on your requirements (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/carbohydrate-counting.html).
4. The DASH Diet
DASH is commonly used to improve heart health, but it's as effective for managing Type 2 Diabetes. It's focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and natural foods is a healthy choice for anyone and the best part is that it is easy to follow, which means the entire family can happily enjoy it without one person having to follow an entirely different diet. Luckily, it won't increase your grocery bill by too much either. It's an effective tool for weight loss and for managing hypertension, which is common amongst Type 2 Diabetics (http://dashdiet.org/default.asp).
The most effective way to control Type 2 Diabetes is through diet and exercise. If one of these diets sounds like it might be right for you speak to your doctor about it before you get