Does eating sugar cause diabetes?
Diabetes is not explained by one food. Type 2 diabetes risk is influenced by genetics, age, body composition, activity, dietary pattern and other factors. Frequent excess energy intake and sugar-sweetened drinks can contribute to weight gain and metabolic risk, but “you ate sugar, therefore you caused diabetes” is an oversimplification.
Can I eat fruit if I have diabetes?
Whole fruit can fit many diabetes eating plans. Portion size, total carbohydrate and individual response matter. Juice generally delivers carbohydrate faster and with less fibre than whole fruit.
Should I stop carbohydrates?
No universal zero-carbohydrate rule applies to everyone with diabetes. Carbohydrate amount and distribution can be individualised, especially for people using insulin. Whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruit can be part of healthy patterns.
Do I need a glucose meter?
That depends on the type of diabetes, medicines, pregnancy status and treatment goals. Some people need frequent monitoring; others may not. Ask your clinician what information a meter would change in your care.
Can exercise lower blood glucose?
Physical activity can affect glucose and is part of diabetes prevention and management. If you use insulin or medicines that can cause low glucose, activity may require extra planning.
Can herbs or supplements replace diabetes medicine?
This site does not recommend replacing prescribed treatment with herbs or supplements. Products can vary in dose and purity, interact with medicines, or delay effective care. Discuss any supplement with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
What should I take to an appointment?
Bring your medicine list, monitoring records if requested, symptoms or concerns, and questions about targets, side effects, eye/kidney/foot screening, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Is Eco Foundation a clinic or registered charity?
No. “Eco Foundation” is the editorial name of eco-foundation.online. No clinic, company, charity or foundation registration has been supplied for this website.