The foods that help control diabetes are mainly those that are rich in fibers and those who have low glycemic index. The fibers are very important in the diet of diabetics, as they help to decrease and delay the absorption of sugar by the body. Low-glycemic foods are slowly digested and absorbed, so they release the sugar slowly into the bloodstream, without spikes in blood glucose, which is ideal for people with diabetes.
Oats
Oats have soluble fibers, such as beta-glucan, which promote digestion and reduce sugar absorption, preventing peaks in blood glucose and insulin levels.
Passion Fruit Flour
The peel of passion fruit, from which flour is made, is a good source of pectin, another soluble fiber that holds water and forms a viscous gel in the stomach. This gel then attracts the sugar, thus slowing the absorption time of these carbohydrates by the intestine. It therefore has hypoglycaemic action, improving glucose intolerance in diabetics and preventing blood glucose and blood glucose spikes.
Almonds
Almonds, nuts, hazelnuts and walnuts can produce an increase in insulin sensitivity through a cascade of chemical reactions that in the end increases the uptake of glucose by the body, thus helping to improve the metabolism of sugars. This property is probably due to the high amounts of chromium and zinc present in these foods.
Bean
Beans are an excellent food for people with diabetes because they have complex carbohydrates that give them a low glycemic index (GI), as well as having fibers, two properties that help control blood glucose levels.
Green banana flour
It has fibers and has a low glycemic index due to resistant starch, which means that it is slowly digested and absorbed, thus decreasing the release of insulin.
Although all of these foods contribute to diabetes control, they should be part of a balanced diet and do not in any way extinguish the drugs prescribed by the endocrinologist.
The diet for people with diabetes aims to keep blood sugar levels within desirable limits. The diet plan should be individualized and carefully prepared by a dietitian, depending on the lifestyle, type of work, eating habits, medication use, and the patient's type of Diabetes.
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