People with Diabetes must be educated about the dangers of eating the wrong type of food. They must learn about the terrible consequences that result from this. If they know, and they still want to violate their medically required diet, well, we all get to live our own lives and experience the consequences of our mistakes.
Yes, watermelons are an excellent food source for diabetic people.
A diabetic is generally concerned with balancing sugar levels in their bloodstream. Therefore, a good diabetic food gift would generally be something that has either a low sugar count or a sugar substitute.
http://www.diabetes-diabetic-diet.com/diabetic_food.htm is a good reference about the diabetic food chart. It lists the foods one can consume if they have diabetes and all the calories and other nutrition info in the food.
Yes, but not as a food item!
A good place to find facts on a diabetic based diet, as well as facts on diabetes in general is below. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/diabetes-food-pyramid.html
There are a number of places a person can go to receive information on cooking diabetic food. Your locale bookstore or nutritionist is a good place to start.
I don't think there are any specific alternatives to diabetic food. If you have diabetes and are allergic to diabetic food you will have to monitor, make due, and eat food that is more "traditional."
WebMD and MayoClinic.com are good sites that will help you find the diabetic diet that you are looking for. They will provide you with sample food menus and creative eating plans.
Most major cites hold diabetic clinics at the local hospitals. Lots on information can be found on line in forums and on the diabetic society page.http://diabetes. Webmd.com/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods
There are numerous online food stores. Amazon.com provide just out "diabetic foods" in your query. Also shopdiabetes.com, or sugarfreesuperstore.com is a great one, wholefoodsmarket.com also carries a variety of diabetic foods although their prices are somewhat high. Also try safeway.com or any major grocery food chain and search diabetic foods.
A diabetic food chart can be found at your local doctor's office, school or library. You can also find a diabetic food chart online, specifically webmd.com.
The very basic answer is that a good diet for a diabetic is a balanced diet. Learning about nutrition helps diabetics make good food choices. The object is to regulate blood glucose levels through proper nutrition.