The complications of diabetes can be devasting and are the result of poor blood sugar control. The major factor in controlling blood sugar is, of course, diet. Everyone knows that the diabetic can't have sugar, but it's more complicated than that. If you find yourself taking care of a diabetic loved one, you need to know the ins and outs of the diabetic diet.
The first most important thing is to follow your loved ones doctor's advice. The doctor can point you in the right direction and perhaps tell you where to go for more information.
Here are a few sites for menu planning and recipes to get you started:
American Diabetes Association: Meal Planning
From the Mayo Clinic: Diabetes meal plan recipes
And more recipes: Diabetic Living
And here's the best part, following this diet can help you and your other family members eat healthier, too. So you don't have to make your diabetic loved one feel left out by serving them something different than the rest of the family
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