{"id":21937,"date":"2025-03-14T15:39:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T20:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/?p=21937"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T20:39:05","slug":"managing-your-diabetes-through-what-you-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/managing-your-diabetes-through-what-you-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Diabetes Through What You Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it, making informed food choices can significantly improve your health.<\/p>\n

What Is Diabetes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body produces insulin and is often linked to high blood sugar levels. Higher-than-normal blood sugar levels are considered prediabetes,<\/strong> which can develop into type 2 diabetes<\/strong> if not managed properly. The two most common types of diabetes are:<\/p>\n

Type 1 Diabetes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • The body does not produce insulin at all.<\/li>\n
  • Usually develops early in life.<\/li>\n
  • Not preventable and requires insulin injections or an insulin pump.<\/li>\n
  • Risk factors include family history and age (often diagnosed in children and young adults).<\/li>\n
  • Blood sugar levels need to be checked regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Type 2 Diabetes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • The body does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin effectively.<\/li>\n
    • Develops over time, often in adulthood.<\/li>\n
    • Can often be prevented or managed through lifestyle changes.<\/li>\n
    • Risk factors include obesity, lack of exercise, and family history (having an immediate family member with diabetes).<\/li>\n
    • Blood sugar levels need to be checked regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       <\/p>\n

      What Should Your Diet Look Like?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      If you have type 1 diabetes<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to take a specific amount of insulin after meals based on what you eat and your blood sugar levels. For type 2 diabetes<\/strong>, diet and exercise can play a key role in prevention and management. However, food alone cannot prevent or cure diabetes<\/strong>\u2014it is just one part of a comprehensive approach that may also include medication, exercise, and regular medical check-ups.<\/p>\n

      Because diabetes affects everyone differently, it\u2019s important to speak with your doctor or healthcare provider<\/strong> to create a plan that works best for your individual needs. Your provider can help determine the right balance of diet, exercise, and medication to manage your condition effectively.<\/p>\n

      If you’re physically active fewer than three times a week and not eating a balanced diet, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases.<\/p>\n

      Here are some dietary recommendations to help manage diabetes or reduce your risk:<\/p>\n

      Foods and Beverages to Limit:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Foods with added sugar and processed foods<\/li>\n
      • Fried vegetables<\/li>\n
      • Fruits with added sugars<\/li>\n
      • Red meats, processed meats, and fried meats<\/li>\n
      • Full-fat dairy products<\/li>\n
      • Sweets, including candy and desserts<\/li>\n
      • Drinks with added sugar (soda, juice, flavored coffee, tea, and sweetened beverages)<\/li>\n
      • Alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Foods and Beverages That Are Beneficial:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • A variety of vegetables<\/li>\n
        • Fruits without added sugar<\/li>\n
        • Lean proteins (chicken, fish, seafood, and plant-based proteins)<\/li>\n
        • Eggs<\/li>\n
        • Fat-free or low-fat dairy products<\/li>\n
        • Nuts and seeds<\/li>\n
        • Water<\/li>\n
        • 100% fresh juice (in moderation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Keeping Up with Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Whether you have diabetes or not, regular testing is important for monitoring your health.<\/p>\n

          A1C Test:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

          This test measures the percentage of hemoglobin (a protein in your blood) that has been coated with sugar over the past few months. It helps diagnose diabetes and prediabetes and shows how well a person with diabetes is managing their condition.<\/p>\n

          Normal ranges:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Individuals without diabetes: 4%\u20135.6%<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Individuals with prediabetes: 5.7%\u20136.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Individuals with diabetes: 6.5% or higher<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Blood Sugar Test:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

            A blood sugar test measures the level of sugar in your blood at a specific moment. It can be done with a glucometer to check for diabetes and monitor daily sugar levels.<\/p>\n

            Normal levels:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Individuals without diabetes: 72\u201399 mg\/dL<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Individuals with diabetes: 80\u2013130 mg\/dL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

               <\/p>\n

              How Can PCH Help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Pillars Community Health provides support for managing chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, high cholesterol, and obesity. If you have diabetes, we offer:<\/p>\n

                \n
              • Routine check-ups<\/li>\n
              • Personalized care plans<\/li>\n
              • Blood sugar monitoring<\/li>\n
              • Medication management<\/li>\n
              • Guidance on healthy eating and portion control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Take charge of your health today! Schedule an appointment at our health centers, where our team can provide education and support to help you manage your diabetes and improve your well-being.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                March is National Nutrition Month\u00ae, and this year\u2019s theme is “Food Connects Us.” The foods we eat impact our health in many ways, including how we manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Together, we can focus on the role of diet in managing and preventing diabetes.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":21941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center 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