{"id":23677,"date":"2022-10-31T11:41:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T16:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T09:37:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T13:37:41","slug":"proper-diet-for-seniors-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/proper-diet-for-seniors-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Diet for Seniors with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be difficult to eat properly for almost anyone. For seniors with diabetes, it can be a real challenge. Often, they don\u2019t feel like eating or don\u2019t like what is being offered.<\/p>\n

It can be difficult to monitor what seniors are eating, so their diet starts with what they have access to. The main goal is to control blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight.<\/p>\n

Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n

Obviously, one of the biggest foods to avoid is sugar. But it isn\u2019t just sugar on its own, but so many foods and condiments contain high amounts of sugar. Many pre-packaged foods have a lot of sugar.<\/p>\n

Sauces and Condiments<\/h3>\n

Ketchup, BBQ<\/a> sauce, and store-bought pasta sauces have a lot of sugar. These can be substituted or made at home to avoid the high levels of sugars added.<\/p>\n

Fruit Juices and Drinks<\/h3>\n

Most people know soda, energy drinks<\/a>, and fruit juices have a lot of sugar<\/a>. Even soda that may be called diet will still contain sugar or other chemicals to make them sweeter.<\/p>\n

Store-bought smoothies, specialty coffees, and most prepackaged drinks are also high in sugar. Try making these drinks at home or just avoiding them altogether.<\/p>\n

Saturated Fat<\/h3>\n

Butter, oils, bacon, breads, cakes, deli meats, all of these should be used sparingly. They are high in saturated fats and even contain sugars and other chemicals.<\/p>\n

Diets for Seniors with Diabetes<\/h2>\n

If your loved one is newly diagnosed with diabetes<\/a>, it can be quite a shock to them if their diet needs to change. Start with a few small changes every week until you can get them used to it.<\/p>\n