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Medical Video: Type 1 Diabetes | Nucleus Health
If you take diabetes pills or use insulin injections, of course you also need to remember about when you have to eat and what to eat. You can avoid hypoglycemia by planning ahead.
Before you arrive ...
If you eat with other people, take them to eat at the same time you normally eat.
Order food beforehand to reduce your time waiting for food. If the restaurant does not provide a reservation, avoid the busiest times so you don't have to wait. If there is an obstacle, be prepared if your meal time is delayed. Bring a little biscuit to get pregnant when you are hungry.
If your lunch or dinner will be late than usual, eat fruits or starch available at your meal schedule. Then, eat your full meal the next hour.
Talk to your doctor or diabetes expert about how insulin works and whether you have to adjust the insulin dose with food at different hours.
When you order food, ask in advance whether the food ordered will take a long time or not.
Ordering Tips
Not all diabetics have the same diet or nutritional details. In some cases, reducing calories is the most important key. Other sufferers may need to limit their intake of saturated fats and trans fats, as well as salt, as well as eating more fibrous foods. Consult with your health care team to identify your own goals.
If you often eat out, visit restaurants that make it easier for you to follow your diet.
If you have a choice of places to eat, ask yourself the following things to help find the best place for you.
- Does this restaurant have a variety of food choices?
- Does the restaurant provide food replacement without additional fees?
- Can I order toppings and sauces separately?
- Can food be prepared without added butter or salt?
How to order
After deciding where you will eat, try the following tips when ordering:
- If you don't know what food is served on the plate or don't know the portion, ask.
- Try to eat the same portion at home. If you have more portions, share the food with your partner, or bring extra food to take home.
- Order fish or grilled meat without added butter or oil.
- Order plain baked potatoes, you can add one teaspoon of low-calorie margarine or sour cream, and / or vegetable salad.
- If you are on a salt diet, ask for cooked food without added salt to the food during the cooking process.
- Ask for sauces, gravy and salads dressing "separately". Try dipping your fork in salad dressing and a slice of lettuce. Or try adding one teaspoon of sauce to the salad. You will eat less sauce this way.
- Order foods that are not breaded or fried. Bread can increase carbohydrates, fats and calories in food. If the food is breaded, remove the outer layer.
- Ask the waiter not to deliver bread to you if it is not in accordance with your diet.
- Read the menu in a creative way. Order fruits for an appetizer or have breakfast with melon for dessert. Instead of dinner with a sweet appetizer, combine the salad with appetizers with lower calories.
- Ask for replacement food. Instead of ordering fries, ask to be replaced with a double portion of vegetables such as salad, green beans or broccoli. If it can't be replaced, just leave the fatty food on your plate.
- Ask for low-calorie foods, for example salad dressing, even if it's not available on the menu. A little balsamic and olive oil or lemon juice is a better choice than salad dressing which is rich in fat and high calories.
If you want to drink alcoholic beverages, choose one that does not contain a high-calorie mixture. Drinks such as Margaritas and Daiquiris or drinks mixed with tonics, soda or juice contain lots of sugar and calories.
Some restaurants will meet your special needs if you call ahead. When you make a reservation, ask if food can be prepared with vegetable oil, low-fat margarine, a little salt, no extra sauce or butter, and baked and not fried. Or ask to see a copy of the menu so you know which foods are suitable for your diet.
Give Positive Feedback
If you like a healthy menu in the restaurant where you eat, let the manager know. If you want a more low-calorie, low-cholesterol, say menu. Restaurants, like other businesses, also offer what customers want. They only know what they want if you tell them.
