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A Diabetic Diet for Vegetarians

If you are a vegetarian who has been diagnosed with diabetes, you can still maintain your diabetic diet. 

In some cases a vegetarian diet may be a healthy way to keep your blood

glucose levels stable - that is if you are eating lean high-quality proteins and are

following other rules for eating as a diabetic.

As a lot of vegans and vegetarians eat a larger amount of fruits and vegetables in a day than a non-vegetarian and their fiber intake is much higher too. 

An increased amount of fiber in a diabetic’s diet can help blood sugars because it slows down the process of the body digesting carbohydrates. 

A vegetarian’s diet is usually lower in cholesterol as well and it can help ward off cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes.

If you are diabetic and are considering a switch to a diabetic diet some of the benefits you might derive include a higher rate of weight loss and better blood sugar readings. 

This is dependant on the types of vegetarian meals you choose as some meatless meals can be just as fattening as ones that contain meat.

Speak to your doctor and dietician before making the switch.  You will need information on how to transition yourself to your new diet. 

You will also get a list of meat alternatives you should eat in order to get enough protein in a day.  These can include tofu, nuts, eggs, and seeds.

As with any change, once your switch to a vegetarian diet give yourself and your body time to adjust. 

There are many recipes and ideas for vegetarian dishes and you will find a

lot of variety and flexibility in the meals that you prepare. 

Check your blood sugars frequently to make sure your blood glucose levels remain stable during the change.

Artificial Sweeteners for Diabetics

The food industry has come up with a solution for people on diets or with diabetes that have a sweet tooth. 

They are known as artificial sweeteners and they are used in everything from chewing gum, coffee sweeteners, and even baking.  There is some controversy over the use of them as some of them are totally synthetic and others are

derived from the actual sugar plant. 

But to a diabetic who doesn’t want to give up on their favorite pop or chewing gum they can be a life-saver.

The four different kinds of artificial sweeteners are:  saccharin, aspartame, sucralose,acesulfame potassium.  Each of these types can be found under various product names and brands. 

Not all are made the same way and they have different uses.  Some you can

buy in liquid or powdered form for baking needs and others like aspartame is only found in foods that you purchase pre-made.

The use of these artificial sweeteners will not raise blood sugar and are safe for a diabetic to use.  Care and attention is still needed because the food items you put sugar in or on most likely will have an affect on your blood sugar. 

Still follow your diabetic diet but use some artificial sweeteners to make it a little sweeter.

Some diabetics may want to use honey as a substitute for sugar.  You certainly can make this substitution, however, honey is very similar to sugar in carbohydrate content and the

effects it will have on your blood glucose level.  It is best to enjoy honey in small

moderations if at all.

Aspartame has been linked in some medical studies with Alzheimer’s disease.  Speak to your doctor about the benefits and risks of using any of the artificial sweeteners if you have any concerns about the potential health risks.