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DIABETIC MEAL & SUGAR-FREE SWEETS

Diabetic food is a common area on which people with type 1 diabetes talk about. We will discuss today the role of diabetic food in type 1 diabetes. So what exactly is this diabetic food? Many of us are coming across the label as diabetic food, sugar-free food, and like that but hardly anyone pays attention to what exactly they contain. Well, the food items labeled as sugar-free contain sugar alcohol like sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, and others the food item which contains is like pancake syrup, jellies jams, and even candies. When consumed in small amounts it is fine but when it is taken in excess that can cause diarrhea in children. So while taking sugar-free food we feel that we are taking something which is containing less sugar which will improve our blood glucose. But let me tell you one thing, it's best to avoid them in children with type 1 diabetes because the negative effects of it causing diarrhea can be avoided with you having regular food. Also, it is very impo...
What things to know for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes? Hello sweet folks, I am sure you people are all rocking Type 1 diabetes is a challenge to be managed. Every year the number of children with diabetes is increasing. If your child or you are newly/ recently diagnosed to have type 1 diabetes then this blog is for you. Newly diagnosed diabetes is like a piece of devastating news as if lightning has struck you and it may be difficult to digest it easily. However, let me tell you it is not as bad as you are thinking. With time things will be clearer. So, as for now just try to understand what has happened, why is it so, and how to handle it. · What has happened? If you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes understand that it is an autoimmune condition where your cells forming insulin are destroyed and hence you require insulin therapy. So you need to take insulin and the only way to take it is by injections. They are safe, time-tested, without much pain, and the only treatmen...