Foods that are recommended for diabetics| Tue Aug 07 2018 00:50:01 GMT+0700 (WIB)

Diabetics are advised to consume foods that have a low glycemic index. White rice (including rice from Bulog rice) is one of the foods that have a high glycemic index so it is not too good for diabetics to consume. Diabetics are advised to replace white rice with other carbohydrates that have a lower glycemic index such as brown rice, brown rice, or basmati rice, whose glycemic index is moderate, or oatmeal (not instant), whole wheat, whole wheat pasta, the glycemic index is low.

Diabetics are also advised to consume more fibrous foods, such as vegetables and fruits. Fruit selection should also be done wisely. Examples of fruits with a low glycemic index that are good for diabetics include apples, pears, oranges, peaches, plums, strawberries. Meanwhile, fruits that have a high glycemic index need to be limited by diabetics, such as bananas, pineapples, watermelons, melons, papaya, etc.

In addition to maintaining your diet, your father should also accompany him with a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes a day), increase physical activity, stop smoking, avoid alcohol, reduce stress, enough rest will also help improve high blood sugar conditions. Also make sure your father takes diabetes medication from the doctor regularly. Don't stop taking medication even though blood sugar has reached normal, because blood sugar will return to high if you don't take medicine. To find out more clearly about foods that are good for your father to eat, your father can also consult with a nutritionist.