In type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the body handles blood sugar less well. Food does not "cure" it, but it is one of the most powerful tools to keep glucose steady and, in many prediabetes cases, reverse the trend. The idea is not to suffer or eliminate whole groups, but to choose carbs wisely and build the plate with care.
What to prioritize and what to limit
| Prioritize | Limit |
|---|---|
| Vegetables | Added sugar and sweets |
| Protein (fish, eggs, legumes, poultry) | Soft drinks and juices |
| Good fats (olive oil, nuts) | White bread, pastries, ultra-processed |
| Whole grains and legumes (controlled portion) | Excess alcohol |
| Whole fruit (better than juice) | Refined snacks and sugary sauces |
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The blood-sugar plate
- 1
Half the plate: vegetables
Non-starchy vegetables (salad, broccoli, zucchini, peppers). They add fiber and volume with little impact on sugar.
- 2
A quarter: protein
Fish, eggs, legumes, poultry or tofu. Protein satiates and does not raise sugar; it helps control appetite.
- 3
A quarter: quality carb
Whole grain or legume, in a measured portion. Do not eliminate it, control it: it is the part that raises sugar the most.
- 4
Good fat and whole fruit
Olive oil to dress; whole fruit for dessert is better than juice or sweets.
- 5
Move after eating
A 10-15 minute walk after the meal markedly reduces the glucose spike. Small habit, big effect.
In short: with diabetes or prediabetes there are no magic foods or absurd bans, there is a pattern that keeps sugar steady: vegetables, protein, good fats and quality carbs in measured portions, plus movement and weight control. Use Renzy to see the carbs and fiber in your meals and build that habit, always alongside your medical team.
Renzy calculates all of this for you
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