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People with diabetes need to carefully control their blood sugar, and that means paying special attention to what they eat.

Here are some common dietary restrictions for diabetics:

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are converted into blood sugar, so it's important to limit your carbohydrate intake to control your blood sugar.

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This means avoiding foods high in simple carbohydrates, such as refined sugar, sweets, soft drinks, white bread, white rice, pasta and potatoes.

Saturated fat: Saturated fats can increase the risk of heart disease, which is common in people with diabetes.

It is important to limit your intake of saturated fats, which are found in fatty meats, butter, cheese, whole milk and hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect blood sugar and increase the risk of diabetes-related complications.

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It's important to limit your alcohol consumption and talk to your doctor about how much is safe to drink.

Processed foods: Processed foods are often high in sugar, simple carbohydrates and saturated fat, making them unsuitable for people with diabetes.

It's important to read food labels and avoid processed products that contain high amounts of sugar, salt and fat.

It is important to remember that every person with diabetes is unique, and dietary restrictions may vary depending on individual needs and stages of the disease.

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Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor or nutritionist for specific guidance on the proper diet for diabetes control.

APPLICATIONS

There are several diabetic recipe apps available, and choosing the best one will depend on individual needs and preferences.

Here are some popular options:

MyFitnessPal

This free app offers an extensive food database and allows users to track their carbohydrate, fat and protein intake.

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It also has features to create and save custom recipes.

The application can be found for download on the system iOS and android.

Yummly

This free app allows users to find recipes based on their food preferences and dietary restrictions.

It has a wide selection of recipes for diabetics, as well as features for saving and organizing favorite recipes.

The application can be found for download on the system iOS and android.

Fooducate

This free app analyzes the nutritional value of foods and offers suggestions for healthier choices.

It also has a diabetic recipes section, with options that include detailed nutritional information.

The application can be found for download on the system iOS and android.

Diabetic Recipes

This free app has a wide variety of recipes specially designed for diabetics.

It also includes detailed nutritional information and features to save favorite recipes.

The application can be found for download on the system iOS and android.

Diabetic Meal Planner

This paid app offers a personalized meal planner for diabetics.

It includes recipes for every meal of the day, as well as healthy snack options.

The app also allows users to customize their meal plans based on their specific nutritional needs.

The application can be found for download on the system iOS and android.

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Written by

thaismassa

Functional chef, physical educator, graduate in sports nutrition.
The perfect triangle of healthy living =)