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If you have diabetes and depend on insulin, there are some important things that you must know regarding diet.  One of the most important points is that insulin injections do not take the place of proper nutrition.

Often, if a person has diabetes, it has been hard for them to stay away from eating things that can make their diabetes worse.  Certain carbohydrates and, of course, sugars are not good for diabetics, in fact, they can make your diabetes worse, even if a person is on insulin shots.

Though insulin helps to keep your blood glucose levels balanced and stable, it needs your help to do its job.  That means that if you are eating a lot of vegetables, protein and other wholesome food, the insulin you are injecting is able to do its job more effectively and efficiently.  If you must endure those shots daily – or sometimes several times per day – why not make them work the best they can?

Also, when taking insulin shots, it is important to eat the right foods at the right times so that your organs are not taxed. Diabetes can take a toll on the arteries, your heart and your kidneys.  If your kidneys are being helped by insulin, but, at the same time, you are eating foods that negate the positive effects of the insulin and make your kidneys work harder as a filter; you are actually working against the insulin you are taking.  You are also creating a situation where your kidneys could fail, and they could fail a lot sooner, than if you were being more careful. 

With all the advances as far as controlling diabetes and helping people enjoy longer, healthier lives, there is still no cure for the disease.  There is also no way to turn kidney damage around once it has been done.

So, if you have diabetes, especially if you are taking insulin shots, help them to work as efficiently as possible for you by watching your diet and taking care of yourself so that you will live a longer and healthier life.