in carbohydrate Item Glycaemic index Item Glycaemic index Bread Rice Wheat Idli Sundal Milk Ice cream Curds Groundnuts Tomato soup Apple Banana Orange Beans Glucose Honey Green gram Channa Table . GLYCAEMIC INDEX OF SOME COMMON FOODS UNIT - - DIET IN DIABETES MELLITUS and lipid metabolism when compared to insoluble fibres. Soluble fibre prolongs the rate of and gastric emptying and intestinal transit time. It forms a gel with water and thickens the unstirred layer.
Carbohydrates are thus packed and insulated from the action of the digestive enzymes in the intestines thus reducing the rate of absorption. Insoluble fibre reduces gastric emptying and intestinal transit time. High fibre diet enhances the response of gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) which is a stimulus for insulin secretion. List any five foods that are high in fibre and can be consumed by a diabetic.
. Activity : Always consume plenty of water at least litres, if you are eating a fibre rich diet. Fibre without adequate fluids can lead to constipation. Increasing fibre intake slowly can also help to ease bloating or other unwanted gastrointestinal distress.
Protein Protein should provide - % of energy intake. An additional grams may be necessary during pregnancy and lactation. High protein intake helps to increase insulin production and promotes satiety. Protein requirements are increased in malnutrition, surgery or wound healing.
Protein from vegetable source is preferable to that from animal sources. Fat The amount and type of fat plays an important role in the diet of a diabetic. Diabetics have a greater incidence of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis than do nondiabetics. The present recommendation of total fat is - % of total calories.
Fat intake should be monitored carefully. Saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are given in the ratio of : : . Food Exchange lists Food exchange lists are groups of measured foods of the same calorific value and similar protein, fat and carbohydrate and can be substituted for one another