
Most diabetics are under the impression that a diabetic diet is one which merely avoids sweet food. Instead the focus should be on a healthy-eating plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. A diabetes diet has an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When you eat excess calories and fat, your body responds by creating an undesirable rise in blood glucose. If blood glucose isn’t kept in check, it can lead to serious problems, such as a dangerously high blood glucose level and chronic complications, such as nerve, kidney and heart damage. FOOD TO…