How much Quantity of Food Required for Diabetic Patients?

A diet for Type 1 diabetes patients should contain roughly 16 calories per pound of body weight per day. A 1500–1800 calorie diet is typically prescribed to Type 2 diabetes patients in order to help them reach and/or maintain their optimal body weight.

Food for Diabetic Patients

To maintain stable blood sugar levels if you have diabetes, you should eat every 4 to 6 hours. Strive to eat three balanced meals a day at regular intervals, as well as healthy snacks when you get hungry. A balanced diet consists of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and meals high in protein. Use Plain high fiber cereal, e.g., porridge Weetabix, Bran flakes, Fresh fruits 3/day preferably with peels.

You can estimate the right portions by using your hands. Use the following measurements as a suggestion when planning a meal:

Starches, grains and Fruits: Choose a sum no larger than your fist.

Fist of Hand

Meat and substitutes: Select a quantity that is as thick as your little finger and as big as the palm of your hand.

 

Palm of Hand

 Vegetables:  Pick up what you can with both hands.

Both Hands

Fats: Just as much fat as the tip of your thumb should be consumed.

Tip of Thumb

Do not use Sugar-coated and refined cereals, sweet puddings and desserts, sweet cakes and biscuits, tinned fruit in syrup, ordinary soft drinks, sweets, toffees, chocolates. Do not use additional sugar to food and drinks.