There are two main areas that there must be a level of consistency: in the foods you are eating and the times during the day you are eating and checking your blood sugar. Despite Type 2 diabetes being different from Type 1, the eating habits are similar for both. As a type 1 diabetic, if you eat nutritional foods with low glycemic index, and low in fat, it will allow you to better control your blood sugars. By reducing the number of variables you are adding into the equation such as: high fat or high carbs, managing your blood sugar becomes much easier. Personally, when I identify foods that are healthy and I know exactly what they do to my blood sugar, I will eat those foods regularly. I am not saying you can not treat yourself from time to time, but by establishing habits of eating right, you will be better prepared to handle diabetes for the long run.
The next area of consistency is identifying when you need to eat during the day and how you will obtain those meals. By establishing a routine of when to test your blood sugar, and when to eat, you will be better prepared to deal with any circumstances that may arise during the day. Also, by having specific times of when you need to eat, you can mold your school, work, or daily schedule around your medical needs.
By creating consistency in your life, maintaining blood sugars and eating right becomes second nature. Here are some foods that I love: Lean Cuisine, Meals to Live frozen entrees, fiber one bars, special K cereal, Campbell's chunky soup, and Chobani Greek Yogurt.
-CA
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