This can be done by measuring all of the food eaten for a week or more. Measure liquids with a measuring cup. A small scale is useful to measure almost anything, especially meat, poultry, and fish. All food should be measured or weighed after cooking. Illness People with insulin-dependent diabetes need to plan ahead for illness.
Illness makes it more difficult to control blood glucose.
It is important to work out a plan with a physician or registered dietitian before the diabetic person becomes ill. Leg and Foot Care Leg and foot problems are common among people with diabetes. These problems result from a combination of changes in the blood vessels and nerves. Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which vessels become narrowed by fatty deposits. This condition is seen more frequently and is often more severe among people with diabetes.