Vegan and Various Types of Diabetes Diet plans

When the blood sugar level of a person is high then it is called diabetes. Diabetes is of two types; Type 1 diabetes when the body is unable to produce insulin- a hormone normally created by the pancreas which helps in the absorption of the sugar( formed by the breaking of the starches in the food during digestion) by the cell for performing body functions. In Type 2 diabetes, the body can produce insulin but it is not utilized properly. For those who have diabetes it is important to follow a properly planned diet, do regular exercises and take medicines regularly. There are many diet plans for the diabetic people. Some of these are Low carb diet plan; Diet plan for Type 1 Diabetes, Vegan diet for Type 1 diabetes, protein powder diet etc. and each one of these plans has its own benefits. Low carb diet plan aims at low intake of carbohydrates. There are many food products which have starches naturally such as rice, potatoes, grains, fruits etc. These starches break down into sugar during digestion. Due to lack of insulin or improper working of insulin, blood sugar remains high in the diabetic people. If the intake of the carbohydrates can be limited then it reduces the risks of heart attack, strokes apart from controlling the blood sugar level. The vegan Diet for Type 1 diabetes -

• Gives stress on the intake of vegetables, fruits and nuts.
• Whole grain items like the bread , cereals etc. are taken in the breakfast
• The dairy products are to be avoided but one can take soya milk or low-fat yogurt
• Stress is given on the quality of the food as compared to the quantity of the food

To ensure that the body should get low carbohydrates so that there is a control on the blood sugar level, a low carb diet plan is designed and some even compensate the deficiency of carbohydrate by including the protein powder diet. Protein powder diet is -

• Easy to digest
• Good for weight loss
• Provides strength to the body
• Repairs the body
• No accumulation of fat in the body

One can take protein powder shakes 2-3 times a day as the body will be full through out the day. These protein powders can be used to replace the meal so the total calorie intake of the body is proper.