Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 1 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: It is important that you eat enough carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and fruits.
Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 2 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: Never omit or delay meals or snacks. Try to eat the same amount of food every day.
Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 3 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: Alcohol will reduce your blood sugar of you drink without eating. Always take carbohydrates when you drink alcohol.
Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 4 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: Take extra carbohydrate (2 buiscuits, a sandwich, minimars bar) when you will have moderate or heavy exercise.
Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 5 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: By testing of your blood sugar you will understand the effect of exercise and food on your blood sugar levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Meal planning Slide No. 6 Diabetes Education Study Group of the EASD. Diabetic Med, 1995; 12: Always carry sugar with you. If your blood sugar goes too low and you feel suddenly strange or sick, take 3-4 lumps of sugar or drink a coke.