Whereas with type 2 diabetes, your body is unable to make enough insulin or the insulin you do make doesn’t work properly. Type 2 diabetes is also more manageable in comparison to type 1, but for both types a healthy lifestyle is recommended.
It is important to note that there is no specific diet for diabetes and individuals are still able to enjoy their favourite foods. However, those with type 2 diabetes are recommended to limit certain food and drinks such as:
- Fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat and trans fat
- Foods high in salt, also called sodium
- Sweets, such as baked goods, candy, and ice cream
- Beverages with added sugars, such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks.
If you drink alcohol, it is advised that you drink moderately. This means no more than one drink a day if you’re a woman or two drinks a day if you’re a man. It is also best to eat some food when drinking alcohol.
A healthy, balanced diet is all about variety and choosing foods from each of the main food groups: fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, protein foods, dairy and alternatives and oils and spreads.
