Breakfast Ideas for Diabetics
Finding a low carb breakfast for a diabetic is far easier than you think.
Although, browsing through the breakfast cereal aisle of your local supermarket, you may think otherwise - with
sugar loaded cereals taking up much of the shelf space!
You may have heard it said that how you start the day will influence the rest of the day - this is certainly
true of diabetics, as it's hard to recover from a high blood sugar level early in the day.
The good news is that by combining fresh fruit with some of the healthier types of low carbohydrate
breakfasts - you'll probably discover that by starting the day right you have more energy and don't feel
sluggish mid-morning. It's also a great way to keep your glucose levels even during the morning.
Here's a few easy ideas:-
- toast with peanut butter
- whole wheat biscuits with milk
- oatmeal or hot porridge (perfect for winter mornings)
- wholegrain muffins & cooked bacon (or fried egg)
- pancakes (made with whole wheat flour) and topped with agave nectar
- cooked breakfast - sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato & mushrooms
- scrambled eggs
- omelette
- boiled egg and whole wheat toast fingers
- or any whole wheat, low carb foods you enjoy!
Check with your health practitioner or nurse what you should inject or bolus, as the dawn phenomenon (thought to
be caused by overnight hormone release, source Mayo Clinic) may mean that you need a different ratio
from that you use throughout the day.
If you're in a rush, it's important not to skip breakfast, so grab a low carb cereal bar and enjoy brekkie on
the go !
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