Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories (the others include proteins and fats) in a type 2 diabetes diet. They provide fuel for the body in the form of glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is the primary means of energy for all of the body's cells.
Going to www.diabetesdietfordiabetic.com will give food charts for diabetics. It will show the major food groups needed for a healthy diet for diabetes.
Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories (the others include proteins and fats) in a type 2 diabetes diet. They provide fuel for the body in the form of glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is the primary source of energy for all of the body's cells.
If you have diabetes you should exercise and have a low sugar diet that does not include many junk food or snack food items as well as food that is designed for diabetics.
You can learn more about diabetic diet food on the following websites www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_diabetes.htm,www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027,www.dlife.com/diabetes-food-and-fitness, these sites have loads of information on having a healthy diabetic diet.
There are many websites offering diabetes diet guidelines. Some of them are: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027 http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/?utm_source=WWW&utm_medium=DropDownFF&utm_content=PlanMeals&utm_campaign=CON
A diet balanced between all the food groups in best for diabetes. Watching carbohydrate intake along with fat and protein intake is key. Overall, having a balanced diet is the best.
The American Diabetes Association has a dedicated a section of their website to food and fitness for people with diabetes. It has recipes and meal planers. The fooling link will help you learn more about diabetes diet guidelines http://www.diabetes.org/
Some good food substitutes for someone on a diet because of diabetes are oranges, banana, apple, strawberries, egg, fish, chicken and whole wheat bread.
Raw food helps you with everything in your body. If you have cancer or diabetes it is a good thing to go on a raw food diet. It makes you more functional then regular food. So yes, it is good to go on a raw food diet.
While a healthy diet can help manage diabetes, it cannot cure the condition. Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires ongoing medical treatment and management.
http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_diabetes.htm provides many very helpful diabetes diet and food tips for those who want to control or prevent their diabetes.