Diabetes Daily Meal Formula
Disease description:
I would like to ask the doctor, if someone has diabetes, what can they eat in a day?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
The one-day dietary formula for diabetes is actually a scientific dietary guideline designed to help patients maintain stable blood sugar levels through proper nutrition. This formula is not a fixed mathematical calculation, but rather emphasizes a balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. The specific dietary proportions mainly include the following aspects:
1. Overall nutrient distribution: The ratio of daily intake of carbohydrate, protein, and fat-containing foods should generally be adjusted to approximately 5:3:2, to ensure balanced nutrition and prevent excessive sugar intake.
2. Meal distribution: The distribution of total daily calories is recommended to be divided equally among breakfast, lunch, and dinner (each accounting for one-third), or alternatively, following a 1/5, 2/5, 2/5 distribution based on individual needs.
Eating at regular intervals and in controlled portions, having small frequent meals, and avoiding high-sugar and high-fat snacks are also essential dietary principles for diabetic patients. Following these dietary recommendations, along with medication and appropriate physical activity, can effectively manage diabetes and improve quality of life.
