Here is a question I received from FOODPICKER.org
I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and a friend told me I should eat low carb and no sugar. What is considered to be low carb and low sugar in specific numbers?
Answer:
The myth of being on a low carb and no/low sugar diet for people with (pre-) diabetes is not true and should be clarified. It is important for you to consume the minimum requirement of carbohydrate for body to have normal function. For people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, there is actually no special diet to follow other than a well-balanced diet that follows general health guidelines, which includes a recommendation of consuming a minimum of 130g of carbohydrate every day. The problem with people with (pre-) diabetes is the consequence of blood sugar swing after carbohydrate consumption. Therefore, what needs to pay attention is to distribute the carbohydrate into small amounts at different times frequently during a day. Keep in mind that starch, lactose (the sugar naturally present in milk), fructose (the sugar in fruits), and table sugar (added sugar) are all forms of carbohydrate. One strategy for you, other than eating small amounts of carbohydrate during your meals, is to incorporate small snacks between the meals and/or before going to bed which also contain small amounts of carbohydrate. This action of replenishing blood glucose into your body can prevent low bloods sugar between the meals or during your night’s sleep.
