In spite of diabetes being a common condition among a significant part of the population, there are several misconceptions about what you can eat with diabetes. And as always, there are more diabetes diet myths than we can count! Let’s bust 10 diabetes diet myths right away! 1. Consuming too much sugar causes diabetes This is a myth. The truth is diabetes develops when our body starts losing its ability…
“Can a diabetes diet include desserts?” This is a relevant question for diabetics, especially when we are right in the middle of the festival season. The answer is a happy yes, with some adjustments. Living with diabetes need not mean giving up sweets, particularly when our culture includes festivals and cuisines that excel in delicious dessert recipes. Also, the truth is, when denied one’s favorite foods, it is natural to…
The Diabetes Diet and Living with Type 2 Diabetes The moment someone hears I am living with type 2 diabetes, the first question is – what do you eat? I have to confess that when I was diagnosed, I imagined giving up everything I enjoyed eating – thanks to all the myths I’ve heard. The good news is, there is no diabetes diet. That’s right. There is no one-size-fits-all diet,…