Living an active life with diabetes
Sport & Nutrition
Whether you want to become more active, build muscle or lose weight, the right diet supports you. With diabetes, too, enjoyment, exercise and a balanced diet can go well together.
We help you find a way of eating that suits your goals, health and everyday life.
AI-generated©Nutrition for sport and muscle building
Energy for exercise
A varied diet provides energy for training and everyday life. Vegetables, fruit, whole grains and high-quality fats form the foundation. Carbohydrates provide energy for exercise; the right amount depends on your training and your goal. Drink enough fluids, preferably water.
Protein for your muscles
Building muscle involves regular strength training, enough protein and recovery. Spread protein sources such as pulses, tofu, quark, eggs, meat or fish throughout the day. Protein shakes are usually unnecessary with a balanced diet. If you have kidney disease, we agree the appropriate protein intake with you individually.
Nutrition for weight loss
Feeling full and eating mindfully
Weight loss occurs when, over time, you consume a little less energy than your body uses. Vegetables, fibre-rich foods and an appropriate portion of protein help you stay full. Choose mainly minimally processed foods and reduce high-calorie drinks. What matters is a diet you enjoy and can maintain in everyday life.
Reducing fat while maintaining muscle
Moderate weight loss is usually easier to maintain than a strict diet. Enough protein and strength training help preserve muscle while losing weight. Add physical activity you enjoy, such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming.
Nutrition with diabetes
Balanced and tailored to you
A special “diabetes diet” is usually unnecessary. A plant-focused diet with plenty of vegetables, pulses, whole grains and healthy fats is recommended. The amount and type of carbohydrates affect blood glucose. Together, we find food choices and portion sizes that suit your readings, treatment and preferences.
Coordinating food, physical activity and treatment
Exercise can lower blood glucose, including for hours afterwards when you use insulin or certain tablets. Keep track of your readings and carry fast-acting carbohydrates if you are at risk of hypoglycaemia. We discuss with you how to adjust meals and medicines for exercise.
Finding the right approach together
We advise you on nutrition and physical activity, taking your weight, diabetes treatment and kidney health into account. Together, we agree realistic steps you can maintain over time.
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General patient information; it does not replace a personal nutrition or training plan. The image is an illustration.