The diet most often recommended for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus is one that is high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index. However, in cases of hypoglycemia, they are advised to have food or drink that can raise blood glucose quickly, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate (such as rye bread) to prevent risk of further hypoglycemia.

Diet Guidelines:The following guidelines assume that you don't have special physical needs which may be unrelated to Diabetes.***For example, if you have kidney problems, you may have to limit the amount of protein in your diet.***In any case, always seek the advice of your doctor, registered nutritionist or dietician before initiating any...

A more frank acknowledgment of the role luck plays has another virtue: eliminating the tendency to second-guess and blame patients. Medicine today puts a huge emphasis on modifying risk factors for diseases, urging patients to take medications for diabetes and high cholesterol, for example, and to improve their diets.