When it Comes to a Selecting a Diet for Diabetics, Quality Trumps Quantity

Paula Deen, dubbed the “Queen of Southern Cuisine,” made quite a stir earlier this year when she announced she had diabetes. That, in and of itself, wasn’t too controversial; rather, what was newsworthy is the fact that, as a television chef, she continued to make high-fat, high-sugar Southern foods on her show. As anyone who knows diabetes can attest, it is precisely these kinds of foods that cause diabetes.

Deen responded that she continued to eat such foods, but in moderation. Regardless of your opinion on the matter, this story underscores the importance of diabetics to pick a diet that is right for them and the challenge of sticking with such a regimen.

Just as no two diabetics are the same, an effective diet for diabetics must be attuned to the individual’s body and circumstances. So, that may mean a no-carb diet, or a Mediterranean diet, or a vegan diet – it all depends on the individual. Therefore, if you’ve yet to do so, meet with a dietician to formulate an approach that will work for the long-term.

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