Diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin which the body requires to enable its cells to take up glucose.

Diabetes takes two forms:

Type 1 is when the pancreas stops producing insulin (this usually affects children and younger people)

Type 2 mainly affects older people and those who are overweight. This type of diabetes is often diagnosed after a routine check up or even an eye test given that the onset is so slow with varying symptoms. Symptoms often include feeling very thirsty, frequently passing urine and tiredness.

In both, types of diabetes the blood sugar levels rise above normal level because insulin is not working properly. Adopting a diet that aids in maintaining a lower blood glucose level can be fundamental in controlling this common disorder.

Controlling the blood sugar level by following an eating pattern that incorporates low GI foods means that diabetes suffers have reduced risk of developing further complications associated with the condition.