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How do I eat healthily with type 2 diabetes (diabetes)?

  1. When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (diabetes), a lot can change for you. Eating well has never been more important for your body and for feeling fit. On this page we provide nutritional advice. This is in addition to the advice you receive from your dietitian. Usually medication is also required for the treatment. That is why your doctor and nurse are always leading. They tailor the advice to your specific situation.

  2. When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a lot can change for you. Eating well has never been more important for your body and for feeling fit. On this page we provide nutritional advice. This is in addition to the advice you receive from your dietitian. Usually medication is also required for the treatment. That is why your doctor and nurse are always leading. They tailor the advice to your specific situation.

Fees

  1. Do you have type 2 diabetes? Then you will receive a reimbursement from your health insurance. Are you also overweight? Then you are also eligible for a combined lifestyle intervention. Find out about nutritional and lifestyle advice reimbursements.

1. Healthy basis with the Wheel of Five

  1. If you eat according to the Wheel of Five you take good care of yourself, even if you have type 2 diabetes. Recommended quantities within the Wheel of Five, such as the number of sandwiches or serving spoons of pasta and rice, may be different for you. You agree this with your dietitian.

2. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight

  1. Are you overweight? It sometimes happens that by losing enough weight, a person does not need any type 2 diabetes medication at all. But if you are overweight, losing 5 to 15% weight can already improve your blood sugar levels, the insulin sensitivity of your cells, the cholesterol level in your blood and your blood pressure. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor and dietitian about the best approach to losing weight. Also check out our pages on weight loss

  2. Are you overweight? It sometimes happens that by losing enough weight, a person does not need any medication for type 2 diabetes at all. But if you are overweight, losing 5 to 15% weight can already improve your blood sugar levels, the insulin sensitivity of your cells, the cholesterol level in your blood and your blood pressure. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor and dietitian about the best approach to losing weight. Also check out our weight loss pages

3. Keeping blood sugars under control

  1. Carbohydrates eventually enter your blood as sugar. You also need carbohydrates with diabetes. Carbohydrates provide your body with energy and are indispensable for the functioning of your brain. Some people with diabetes have does benefit from a diet with fewer carbohydrates. For others, that's not the best solution. Often counting carbohydrates is necessary. The doctor, diabetes nurse, or dietitian will help determine what works best for you. General tips for controlling your blood sugars Choose healthy products with carbohydrates: vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread, oatmeal, wholemeal pasta, brown rice, wholemeal couscous and legumes. They are protective against all kinds of diseases and contain many healthy nutrients. In addition, they contain a lot of fiber that ensures that your blood sugar does not rise too quickly. If you eat regularly, carbohydrates come in well distributed throughout the day. Regular eating is, for example, 3 main meals every day and a maximum of 4 times in between. Avoid juice, soda, candy, biscuits and sweet desserts as much as possible. They provide calories but no health benefits. In addition, they can cause a rapid rise in your blood sugar level. Despite a healthy diet, do you suffer from excessively high blood sugar spikes after meals? You can work with a dietitian to see if it helps especially products with a low glycemic index to take. Tips for using insulin Lots of exercise is good for you. Movement makes cells more sensitive to insulin. With a lot of exercise it is therefore wise to use less insulin or eat a little more. Alcohol in combination with insulin increases the risk of a hypo. This can also be the case a few hours after you drink alcohol. The effect is greater when you take alcohol on an empty stomach. Sometimes it is useful to count carbohydrates to estimate the amount of insulin you need to inject. A dietitian helps you count.

  2. Carbohydrates eventually enter your blood as sugar. You also need carbohydrates with diabetes. Carbohydrates provide your body with energy and are indispensable for the functioning of your brain. Some people with diabetes have does benefit from a diet with fewer carbohydrates. For others, that's not the best solution. Often counting carbohydrates is necessary. The doctor, diabetes nurse, or dietician will help determine what works best for you. General tips for controlling your blood sugars Choose healthy products with carbohydrates: vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread, oatmeal, wholemeal pasta, brown rice, wholemeal couscous and legumes. They are protective against all kinds of diseases and contain many healthy nutrients. In addition, they contain a lot of fiber that ensures that your blood sugar does not rise too quickly. If you eat regularly, carbohydrates come in well distributed throughout the day. Regular eating is, for example, 3 main meals every day and a maximum of 4 times in between. Leave juice, soda, candy, biscuits and sweet desserts as much as possible. They provide calories but no health benefits. In addition, they can cause a rapid rise in your blood sugar level. Despite a healthy diet, do you suffer from excessively high blood sugar spikes after meals? You can try with a dietitian to see if it helps especially products with a low glycemic index to take. Tips for using insulin Lots of exercise is good for you. Movement makes cells more sensitive to insulin. With a lot of exercise it is therefore wise to use less insulin or eat a little more. Alcohol in combination with insulin increases the risk of a hypo. This can also be the case a few hours after you drink alcohol. The effect is greater when you take alcohol on an empty stomach. Sometimes it is helpful to count carbohydrates to estimate the amount of insulin you need to inject. A dietitian helps you count.

4. Take good care of your heart and blood vessels

  1. Because the risk of cardiovascular disease increases in people with diabetes, it is extra important to take good care of your heart and blood vessels. The Wheel of Five contains products that are good for the heart and blood vessels, such as wholemeal products, vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish. The Wheel of Five also contains products with not too much saturated fat and not too much salt. Saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol in your blood sticks to the lining of your arteries. Salt increases blood pressure. The advice we give on healthy eating for cardiovascular disease also applies to people with diabetes.

5. Enough movement

  1. Regular exercise has a positive effect on your diabetes. Movement ensures that cells respond better to insulin. It also helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and helps to lose weight or prevent obesity.



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