Daily, he writes down the results of his blood glucose tests and insulin doses. He brings these records to his doctor so they can discuss the results and make any necessary changes. Like everyone else, people with IDDM should follow a healthy eating plan. Your meal plan should be low in fat and cholesterol because these foods have been linked to heart disease, a common problem in people with diabetes. Children and pregnant women with diabetes may have additional nutritional needs.
Different foods have different effects on blood sugar.
Therefore, you should try to be as consistent as possible in your food choices and eating times. By testing your blood sugar after eating, you can learn how particular foods affect your blood sugar levels. Timing of meals and coordinating them according to your insulin injections is important. Regular insulin, for example, has its peak glucose-lowering effect approximately 2 hours after injection and acts for 4 to 6 hours. It is usually given before meals.