Planning a Days Meals For Type One Diabetics

Diabetic Meal Plan

Introduction

One of the key factors that
predispose patients with juvenile diabetes to complications is carbohydrate
intake. Simple sugars pose the main threat as they erratically raise blood
sugar levels upon consumption (White, 2018). Replacing these carbohydrates with
complex ones is the cornerstone of diabetic meal planning.

Jason’s Diet

Being 11 years old, Jason requires
adequate carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals as any other healthy
child. Jason’s body requires enough energy to grow and meet the metabolic
demands during his playtime. His breakfast could consist of two boiled eggs, 5
ounces of oatmeal, one banana, and one glass of .
According to Delgado et al. (2018), oatmeal is postulated to be one of the
healthiest grains for diabetic patients due to its

His mid-morning snack could be a fruit salad
made of avocado, apples, and strawberries. He could then eat 4 ounces of
grilled chicken breast, 5 ounces of , and one glass of
fresh mango juice. He could then eat macadamia nuts, groundnuts, and cashew
nuts for his mid-afternoon snack or crackers if he is allergic to nuts. For
supper, Jason could eat 4 ounces of fish, preferably tuna, whole grain pasta, 6
ounces of beans, and lettuce salad with fruits such as avocado and carrots. He
could then drink 1 cup of low-fat yogurt (with less than 15 grams of sugar).

Conclusion

Jason should be
encouraged to adhere to insulin therapy daily to avoid hyperglycemia and other possible
complications. Administration of insulin 30 to 20 minutes before meals has
shown better glycemic control than after meals (Schaper et al., 2017). As a
nurse, one should avail a variety of healthy foods to allow Jason to choose.
Portion sizes should be adequate to avoid overfeeding or underfeeding, which
contributes to poor sugar levels outcomes.