The life of having type 1 diabetes
By Bryan Santos
What's Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is when the pancreas produces little or no insulin. This prevents the glucose to enter the cell to produce energy because the insulin is the key to allow it to enter the cell in order for it to get energy. Type 1 is usually appears during childhood or early adulthood (adolescence).
Adjustments for being a diabetic
All diabetics' main goal is to maintain their blood sugar level. In order for them to maintain their blood sugar level they can't have it too high or too low. The foods that most people consume regularly either don't have enough of what you will be needing or have to much of what you will be needing such as, saturated fats and sugar that can dramatically increase your blood sugar. A food to definitely stay away from is candy, this will increase your blood sugar level by a lot and may even cause hyperglycemia. I recommend for people with diabetes to stay on a low carbohydrate diet which means that you would have to limit bread products that contain wheat, rice, flour etc.. You should also exercise in able to maintain homeostasis and lose weight.
Recommended foods for type 1 diabetics
Fruits
Fruits, like the other foods that I will be recommending to you have a low GI (glycaemic index). This means that they are slowly digested and will increase blood sugar levels. They contain natural sugars that will not harm your body and add a major increase of blood sugar, but it will give you just enough.
Pasta
Pasta is also low on GI. I chose this food, because it's low in saturated fats and sodium. This isn't just good for people with type 1 diabetes, but it's also tasty. This will give you enough blood sugar as well.
Whole grain cereal
Whole grain cereal is good for diabetics as long as it has LITTLE sugar. This will prevent obesity and will help prevent diabetes in future. This also has low GI and will help you with your blood sugar as well.
How to control Type 1 Diabetes
In order to control type 1 diabetes you will have to take insulin injections in order to collect more insulin to have a better chance for glucose to enter the cell to produce energy. You will also need to maintain your blood sugar level and make sure you're not absorbing too much or too little. You will need to get used to a routine of exercise and eating foods that will help you stay fit and maintain your blood sugar level.
Nutritionist
A nutritionist will help you maintain your nutrients and to absorb what your body needs in order to stay healthy. This is very important for a diabetic, because they will know exactly what to eat and not to eat in order to maintain their energy and blood sugar level.
Dietitian
Your dietitian can set you up a meal plan and tell you what to eat in order to stay healthy and keep your blood sugar level at a neutral level. They would help you count carbohydrates to stay fit.
Nurse Assistant
Nurse assistants will be making sure you exercise, eat right, and they will also make sure you're taking the medicine your doctor recommends you to take in order keep your blood sugar level where it's supposed to be and stay fit at the same time