Blood Sugar Control With Diet
How Diet Can Help Improve Your Blood Sugar Control
Your diet is an important tool you can use to help get good blood sugar results and maintain your health. Good pre- or post- transplant eating habits will help improve your diabetes control and transplant outcomes.
Here are some good nutrition guidelines for people who have diabetes and are in the Transplant process:
Protein
Good sources include:
- lean meats
- fish
- poultry
- eggs
Used for:
- wound healing
- replacing blood
- building strong muscles & bones
How much?
- 15 - 20 percent of your calories
Fat
Good sources include:
- cheese
- butter
- margarine
- vegetable oils such as olive and canola oils
Used for:
- long lasting energy
- fat soluble vitamins
- flavor and satisfaction
How much?
- less than 30 percent of your calories
Carbohydrates
Good sources include:
- rice
- bread
- pasta
- potato
- cereal
- fruit
- juices & sugar
Used for:
- short-term energy source to spare protein for healing
- fiber
- vitamins and minerals
- increasing blood sugar
How much?
- 55 - 60 percent of your calories