Pls suggest a meal plan for a child, 15 yrs old boy with Type 1 Diabetic since last 13 yrs from south kerala
Ans: Insulin dependant diabetes management involves not just the need met by Insulin it is also about how well the sugar levels are maintained with not much highs and lows all of a sudden and demanding more Insulin.
So the diet must always be a balanced one through complex Carb, Good quality protein and fat from oil seeds.
The energy needed as per the calories calculated as per his ideal weight should be met through Carbohydrate and fat.
The meals wherein the insulin is provided must have complex Carb, good quality protein and oilseed fat. This will take care of unwanted hypoglycemia.
Have three big meals as Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with two snacks in between at forenoon and mid evening.
Right kind of Physical activity according to the body type should be followed