| Many people mistakenly think that diabetics must | | | | this is something that everyone should consider -- |
| eat special "diabetic foods." This isn't true. | | | | not just diabetics. |
| Diabetics can eat the same things that everyone | | | | Restaurants are offering healthier foods these |
| else eats -- including sweets. The difference is | | | | days -- because the public demands them. Even |
| that they must make sure that they are eating a | | | | fast-food restaurants have healthy choices on the |
| healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and, of | | | | menu, such as really great salads that you don't |
| course, managing their weight. | | | | have to feel guilty about eating. |
| In fact, the only time that a diabetic can't eat the | | | | As the dessert cart rolls by, as a diabetic, you |
| same foods that other people eat is when they | | | | don't have to suffer and watch everyone else in |
| are trying to lose weight. In this case, they are | | | | the restaurant enjoy those fabulous desserts. |
| advised to cut out all sugar -- again, just like | | | | Stop the waiter pushing the cart, and choose the |
| anyone else who needs to lose weight. | | | | dessert that you want. The key is to have some |
| Diabetics who have their weight under control, | | | | of it, and not all of it. |
| however, only need to monitor their blood sugar | | | | You know your body, and hopefully, you have |
| levels and track what they eat, to determine how | | | | monitored your blood sugar and you know what |
| the foods that they eat affect their blood sugar | | | | effect certain foods have on your blood sugar |
| levels. | | | | levels. All you have to do is to keep this in mind, |
| That said, diabetics can enjoy the same | | | | and choose healthy foods from the menu. Enjoy |
| restaurants that other people enjoy. Many | | | | your favorite restaurants often! |
| restaurants now offer heart-healthy menus, and | | | | |