Diabetes type 2 diet: Avoid eating this for breakfast to control blood sugar levels
DIABETES type 2 symptoms are not always easy to spot, but left undetected, the condition can lead to more serious health complications such as heart attacks and strokes. Eating a balanced diet is the best way to control blood sugar levels, and health experts recommend avoiding certain foods - in particular a popular breakfast meal.
Diabetes: The difference between Type 1 and Type 2
Diabetes symptoms can cause serious long-term health problems if left untreated or not treated properly.
The longer you have diabetes, and the less controlled your blood sugar, the higher the risk of complications.
Some of the complications can be disabling or even life-threatening.
But the foods you choose to eat in your daily diet can make a big difference, whether you’re living with diabetes or not.
Diabetes UK says the key to managing and preventing diabetes is a balanced diet.
Related articles
Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems if left untreated or not treated properly
What you eat for breakfast can impact your blood sugar levels, and experts at Healthline say opting for cereal in the morning could spell bad news.
The site states: “Eating cereal is one of the worst ways to start your day if you have diabetes.
“Despite the health claims on their boxes, most cereals are highly processed an contain far more carbs than man people realise.
“In addition, they provide very little protein, a nutrient that can help you feel full and satisfied while keeping your blood sugar levels stable during the day.”
And even ‘healthy’ breakfast cereals are not always good choices for those with diabetes.
It adds: “Just a half-cup serving (55g) of granola cereal contains 30 grams of digestible carbs.”
To keep blood sugar and hunger under control, it advices you should skip cereal and choose a protein-based low-carb breakfast instead.
Bupa says eating carbohydrates can make your blood sugar shoot up, so counting and using a glycemic index can be useful.
Matthew Freeby, MD, director of the Gonda Diabetes Center at UCLA Health, says another popular breakfast item that falls into the carbohydrate category should be avoided all together.
Speaking to Prevention, Mr Freeby said popular breakfast item, the bagel, should be crossed off the menu.
He explained: “Many of my patients with diabetes think about sugar as being the worst thing that’s impacting their blood sugar, but it’s really about carbohydrates.
“I tell them to look at nutrition labels for the total carbohydrate content, not just the sugar content.
“Donuts and bagels made with refined and processed grains are major sources of blood-sugar-spiking carbs.”
Diabetes UK says the key to managing and preventing diabetes is a balanced diet.
You should also avoid having this meal for dinner to control your blood sugar levels.
