What Should People with Diabetes Eat?
Did you know?
Optimal blood glucose control is important to prevent potentially serious complications that are associated with diabetes. Consuming an appropriate diet is key to this.
What should people with diabetes eat?
- A healthy diet, as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Consume meals at regular times1
- Some people with diabetes will require additional snacks between meals depending upon their diabetes medication and blood sugar control
- Choose lower fat alternatives (particularly low saturated fat)1
- Choose low glycaemic index options 2
What is glycaemic index?
The glycaemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates according to how quickly they elicit a rise in blood glucose levels. Low glycaemic index foods produce a smaller rise in blood sugar levels, providing a sustained source of energy and have been linked with reducing heart disease and are the preferred source of carbohydrate foods for people with diabetes 3. To learn more, visit the Glycemic Index Foundation.
What if you can’t meet your dietary requirements through food alone?
If you have diabetes and require additional nutrition due to poor dietary intake or illness, SUSTAGEN Diabetic may be an appropriate nutritional supplement for you. It is a specially formulated, low GI (Glycaemic Index), nutritionally complete drink, which can be consumed as a nutritious between meal snack, mixed into your food for a nutrient boost, or a protein boost alongside your breakfast.
Features of SUSTAGEN Diabetic:
- Nutritional supplement, suitable for people with diabetes
- Can be used supplementary to dietary intake, or as a sole source of nutrition when prescribed by your healthcare professional.
- Low glycaemic index (SUSTAGEN Diabetic powder GI = 34, SUSTAGEN Diabetic ready to drink GI = 30)
- Lower carbohydrate content compared to SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula range (per serve).
- Low saturated fat content
- Convenient source of protein
- Contains 27 vitamins and minerals
- Available in powder or a convenient ready to drink Tetra®
To find out more about SUSTAGEN Diabetic please visit SUSTAGEN Diabetic product information page.
Try this breakfast recipe idea: Overnight Oats using SUSTAGEN Diabetic instead of SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula.
For specific dietary advice and to see if SUSTAGEN Diabetic is suitable for you, speak to your healthcare professional.
References
- Diabetes Australia. Retrieved on 10.11.20 from https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
- Diabetes Australia. Glycemic Index. Retrieved on 10.11.20 from https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/glycemic-index
- The University of Sydney. Glycemic Index. 2020. Retrieved on 10.11.20 from http://www.glycemicindex.com/about.php
