What should be diet plan for sugar Patient? Because today it has come to my notice after test that I have sugar. It's 278 on fasting.

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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. For a diabetic taking a balanced restricted diet is very essential. The diet should be: 1) Increased intake of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. 2) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, bakery items, pastries and foods made from maida. 3) Always use whole grain flour for roti and chapati. 4) Avoid alcohol, smoking and colas. 5) Total calories should be based on ideal body weight, extent of daily exercise, glucose levels and the need to reduce weight. Most important is to achieve a strict blood glucose control, fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg, HbA1c% <6.8. Your BMI should be < 23 kgs/Sq meter. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. For a diabetic taking a balanced restricted diet is very essential. The diet should be: 1) Increased intake of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. 2) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, bakery items, pastries and foods made from maida. 3) Always use whole grain flour for roti and chapati. 4) Avoid alcohol, smoking and colas. 5) Total calories should be based on ideal body weight, extent of daily exercise, glucose levels and the need to reduce weight. Most important is to achieve a strict blood glucose control, fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg, HbA1c% <6.8. Your BMI should be < 23 kgs/Sq meter. Thanks.