The document provides information on diet and nutrition for managing diabetes, including: 1) A balanced diet can help control blood sugar levels and body weight for diabetes patients. Regular meals, portion control, choosing healthy options from each food group, and reducing sugar, salt and fat are recommended. 2) Exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and medication adherence are also important for diabetes management. Traditional Indian herbs and spices can support blood sugar control. 3) The document lists foods to eat more of like bitter gourd, fenugreek, blackberry and garlic which are beneficial for diabetes, as well as general healthy eating tips.

1. Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran M.D. (Pead), Ph.D. (Yoga Science) DIET & NUTRITION

2. Oh, God, Give us food which does not cause any disease and also gives us strength - Yahurveda He, who takes food in proper measure lives a long life and lives without disease, gets strength and alertness of mind. However, his children are born healthy and without any deformity or disease. - Mahabharata

3. Yoga is neither for one who over eats nor for him who observes complete fasting. - Bhagavad Gita :VI - 16 Yoga is a science of mind Helps to control mind, desire & reaction to stress Skilful – rather than brutal - Maharshi Patanjali

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16. IMPORTANCE OF DIET DURING DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE For growth and appropriate milestones. Breast-milk, energy rich foods (fats, sugar) For growth, development and to fight infections. Energy, body building and protective food (milk, vegetables, and fruits. For growth spurt, maturation and bone development Body building and protective foods. For maintaining health productivity and prevention of diet-related disease and to support pregnancy/lactation. Nutritionally adequate diet with extra food for child bearing/rearing. For being physically active and healthy. Nutrient dense low fat foods.

18. BALANCED DIET FOR ADULT WOMAN (SEDENTARY) * Portion Size **No. of portions Elderly man: Reduce 3 portions of cereals and millets and add an extra serving of fruit. CEREALS AND MILLETS *30 g x 10** FRUITS *100 g x 1** PULSES *30 g x 2** FATS/OILS SUGAR *5 g x 4** *5 g x 4** MILK & MILK PRODUCTS *100 g x 3** VEGETABLES *100 g x 3**

23. ENERGY RICH FOODS Fat soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids Vegetable oils, ghee, butter Nil Sugars Proteins, vitamins/minerals Nuts and oilseeds Protein, fibre, minerals, calcium, iron and B-complex vitamins Whole grain cereals, millets Carbohydrates & fats OTHER NUTRIENTS MAJOR NUTRIENTS

24. BODY BUILDING FOODS Calcium, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12 Milk and milk products B-complex vitamins, iron, iodine, fat Meat, fish, poultry B-complex vitamins, invisible fat, fibre Pulses, nuts, oilseeds Proteins OTHER NUTRIENTS MAJOR NUTRIENTS

25. PROTECTIVE FOODS Fibre, sugar and antioxidants Other vegetables/fruits Protein and fat Eggs, milk, and milk products and flesh foods Antioxidants, fibre and other carotenoids Green leafy vegetables Vitamins & Minerals OTHER NUTRIENTS MAJOR NUTRIENTS

30. DIET FOR DIABETES

31. What is Diabetes The body is made of millions of cells that need energy to function. The food you eat is turned into sugar, called glucose. Sugar is carried to the cells through the blood stream. It is one of many substances needed by cells to make energy. For glucose to enter the cells, 2 conditions must be present. First, the cells must have enough "doors," called receptors. Second, a substance called insulin is needed to "unlock the receptors." Once these two conditions are met, glucose enters the cell and is used by the cell to make energy. Without energy, all cells die.

35. Diabetes can be controlled by Exercise helps diabetic patients in many ways. It lowers glucose levels, helps weight loss, and maintains a healthy heart and healthy circulation. In addition, exercising helps relieve stress and strengthens muscles.

36. Diabetes can be controlled by Blood/urine sugar testing is important in order to find out if the sugar level is where it should be. If the blood/urine sugar is too low or too high, a change in the diabetes medication, diet, or exercise plan may be needed. Blood sugar or urine sugar should be checked at every visit of the diabetic patient.

37. Diabetes can be controlled by In cases of very high blood sugar levels that do not respond to diet and exercise plans, medications may be needed. If insulin is needed, it can only be injected. Insulin is needed for all patients with Type 1 diabetes and for some patients with Type 2 diabetes.

44. Balancing food choices

53. Eat regular meals based on carbohydrate: Warm water (Cu) CBH breakfast

54. Lunch or snack meal

55. Main meal

58. Be more active at least 30min/day for 5 days

59. Dancing / Yoga

68. SEE YOUR General Physician OR NURSE FOR MORE ADVICE