It is important for parents to be careful not to be critical or to emphasize a child's weight gain. It will only make the problem worse and can lead to eating disorders or missed shots. If a parent has concerns, it might be better to express them to the dietitian or to other diabetes team members. Many of us don't have enough fiber in our diets. Adding fiber may blunt the rise in blood sugar levels for children with diabetes.
Extra fiber is good for people, particularly in helping to avoid constipation.
The fiber content of some common foods is shown in Table 3 in the previous chapter. If a person has a tendency toward high blood pressure, a high salt intake may bring out this tendency. People who have early kidney damage seem to be more likely to have an increased blood pressure from high salt intake. Some people who are asked to not flavor foods with sugar may instead use more salt in flavoring. Also, people who eat at fast food restaurants tend to have high salt intake.