2. What? I am Diabetic !
Oh no…………….,
That means, now I have
to follow only one
particular diet plan,
I can’t have sweets,
I can’t enjoy parties,
Oh GOD! How can I
follow such a strict
diet plan.
Please doctor do some
thing, I want to enjoy
my life………….
Please doctor!

3. Don’t get panic my
dear,
I am always here
to help you out.
And who said that
you can’t enjoy your
life,
Of coarse, diabetes
is a chronic
disease, and it
requires certain Come, I will take you to a Dietitian
restrictions in your who will guide you about your diet
diet, but that and clear all your doubts.
doesn’t mean that
you lose hope like Thank you, doctor.
this.

4. Hello, Ms. Ruby
How are you?
I am Fine, thank you
How are you Dr. Richa
I am fine,
Meet my patient
She is being diagnosed as
Diabetes. Hello, Ms. Shruti
And she is worried about Hello, Ms. Ruby
her diet, can you please
help her. What makes you panic
about Diabetes Ms. Shruti
Of course, why not.
Ms. Ruby I am very fond
of sweets, now that I am
Diabetic I am worried
about my diet, I just can’t
live without sweets.

5. Ms. Shruti, actually there
are many myths about
Diabetes.
Many people think that
Diabetics have to follow a
very strict diet plan, they
have to totally cut down
sweets, bla bla bla……..
But you know, A Diabetic can
also enjoy his food same as a
normal person. Of course, he
needs certain restrictions, Oh really, Ms. Ruby
but that doesn’t means that
he has to totally change his Thank you very much.
food pattern.
I will explain you some of
the facts and myths related
to Diabetes

6. • Myth: Eating too Fact: No, it does not.
much sugar causes •Type 1 diabetes is caused by
diabetes. genetics and unknown factors
that trigger the onset of the
disease
•Type 2 diabetes is caused by
genetics and lifestyle factors.
Being overweight does increase
your risk for developing type 2
diabetes, and a diet high in
calories, whether from sugar
or from fat, can contribute to
weight gain.
•If you have a history of
diabetes in your family, eating
a healthy meal plan and regular
exercise are recommended to
manage your weight.

7. • Myth: People with diabetes should eat special
diabetic foods
.
Fact: A healthy meal plan for people with diabetes
is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone
– low in fat (especially saturated and trans fat),
moderate in salt and sugar, with meals based on
whole grain foods, vegetables and fruit.

8. • Myth: People with diabetes can't eat sweets, deserts or
chocolate.
Fact:You can develop many strategies for including desserts in a
diabetes diet.
for example:
•Use artificial sweeteners in desserts.
•Cut back on the amount of dessert,instead of two scoops of ice
cream, have one.
•Make desserts more nutritious, use whole grains,
fresh fruit, and vegetable oil when preparing desserts.
•Expand your dessert horizons. Instead of ice cream, pie, or cake,
try fruit, a whole-wheat oatmeal-raisin cookie, or yogurt.

9. • Myth: Fruit is a healthy food. Therefore, it
is ok to eat as much of it as you wish.
Fact: Fruit is a healthy food. It contains fiber
and lots of vitamins and minerals. Because
fruits contain carbohydrates, they need to be
included in your meal plan. But it should be kept
in mind that fruits with complex carbohydrates
like apple, guava should be given and fruits with
simple carbohydrates like banana, sapota should
be restricted. No fruit juices should be given

10. • Myth: Artificial Sweeteners Are Dangerous for People with Diabetes.
.
Fact: Artificial sweeteners are much sweeter than
the equivalent amount of sugar, so it takes less of
them to get the same sweetness found in sugar. This
can result in eating fewer calories than when you do
use sugar.
The American Diabetes Association approves the use
of several artificial sweeteners in diabetes diets,
including:
Saccharin (Sweet'N Low)
Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal)
Acesulfame potassium (Sunett)
Sucralose (Splenda)

11. Myth: If you have diabetes, you should only eat small
amounts of starchy foods, such as bread, potatoes and
pasta.
Fact: Starchy foods are part of a healthy meal plan.
What is important is the portion size. Whole grain
breads, cereals, pasta, rice and starchy vegetables like
potatoes, yams, peas and corn can be included in your
meals and snacks. The key is portions.

12. So, Ms. Shruti,
Now that you know the
facts about diabetes
diets, you can take steps
to learn even more about
making wise food choices.
Together with exercise
and medication, you can
use what you eat as an
effective tool for keeping
your blood sugar levels
within normal ranges. That Thank you, Ms. Ruby
is the best diabetes diet
of all. You have cleared all my doubts
Now, I can enjoy my life being a
diabetic also.
Thank you so much.
Oh! Its my duty, my dear.