Healthy diet plan for diabetes patients
                     * Healthy Living Diet Plan 
for Diabetic patients
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*What is diabetes?
Diabetes or blood sugar, is a medical condition in which the level 
of sugar or glucose in the blood is more than normal.
It is a silent killer among diseases, since it can cause heart 
disease, eye disease, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease etc. 
Hence, it is very crucial for those diagnosed with diabetes to 
control their diet, which is key to reducing the severity of the 
disease.
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Being diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t mean that one has 
to let go of all their favourite food. It requires planning a 
healthy diet, which includes proteins, carbohydrates and 
fats. Special diabetic meals are not useful as they have 
little or no impact.
Therefore, a person having diabetes can have the food of 
their choice, but in limited quantities, especially food 
containing more carbohydrates and sugars have to be 
reduced.
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These are some of the best foods for those having diabetes:
Fruits 
Fruits are usually the healthiest food for anyone suffering from 
any type of disease. They are packed with vitamins and minerals 
which are essential for the body. It’s better to have fruits rather 
than have unhealthy snacks. Although, fruits with high sugar 
content like Watermelon, Pineapple etc. should be avoided.
Apples, avocados, bananas, kiwis, berries, cherries are the best 
fruits for diabetic patients.
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Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables should be a major part of the diet of a 
diabetic person. Low-carb vegetables like mushrooms, 
eggplants, tomatoes, zucchini are also good. These vegetables 
which have low Glycemic Index (GI) and high in fibers are 
essential.
Artichoke, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, celery, lettuce are 
some of the best veggies to have.
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Nuts
Nuts have good amount of fibers and are lower in carbs. They 
are also one of the healthy snack options. Nuts can reduce 
insulin levels and also help in weight management.
Some of the best nuts to have are walnuts, macadamia, 
hazelnuts, pecans, almonds and brazil nuts.
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Oily Fish
Fish containing good amounts of healthy fats like 
salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna are rich in Omega-3 
fatty acids, which are very good for the heart. Since 
diabetics have increased risk of heart ailments, 
including these fish in the diet are essential for 
maintaining good health. Fish is also a source of good 
protein, which helps to reduce hunger and boosts 
metabolism.
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Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are one of the best foods for those suffering from 
diabetes. They are packed with fibers, minerals and 
antioxidants, lower in carbs and contain high quality protein. 
They are known to reduce blood sugar level, help in reducing 
weight and also lowers risk of heart disease.
These are some of the good foods that help to control 
and reduce the risks associated with diabetes. 
The key to living healthy is to maintain a healthy 
diet. High-carb and processed foods with high-sugar 
content like ice-cream, dough-nuts, cakes, sugary 
drinks should be avoided.
Other than a healthy diet, one must also exercise 
regularly which can be just walking outdoors, taking 
stairs instead of lifts and so on, as some amount of 
physical exercise is essential.
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