Diet is an important part of a type 2 diabetes treatment plan. Depending on the diabetes diagnosis and the current diet plan, one might need to make minor changes to the diet or a complete revamping of the same.

The right diet for type 2 Diabetes
The ideal diet for type 2 diabetes includes more fiber and less fatty and refined foods. There aren’t many difficult diet adjustments that people with type 2 diabetes need to make. The diet plan is easy to follow. But yes, one needs to be careful about what you eat.

Foods to eat –

• Whole grains – whole wheat, barley, quinoa, wild rice, wheat bran, brown rice.

Foods to avoid –

• Refined flour
• Processed foods
• Full-fat milk and other dairy products
• White rice, pasta
• Red meat
• Starchy vegetables
• Sugar-rich beverages
• Trans fats
• Saturated fats
• Salty foods
• Fried foods

Other tips –

• For treatment of type 2 diabetes, eating on time is also important.

Along with a healthy diet, one needs to exercise regularly to control the blood sugar. Otherwise, the type 2 diabetes treatment may not work well. It is possible to manage the condition without any diabetes medication with just the right diet and exercise plan.