Orange juice, apple juice, pomegranate juice, etc., are some of the best juices for diabetic patients.

Otherwise, it is prudent to have only cut fruits, rather than fruit juices. On the other hand, you can substitute fruit juices with vegetable juices as vegetables do not contain sugar. Juice # 1 6 small carrots 1 broccoli 3 celery leaves 1 small peeled cucumber Cut carrots, broccoli and cucumber in small pieces. Blend in a mixer and juice to form a smooth vegetable juice. You can add some salt and black pepper to taste. Juice # 2 4 ripe tomatoes 1 cup of chopped green lettuce Cut the tomatoes in small pieces and remove the seeds. Juice cut tomatoes and green lettuce together. You can add ice cubes in it to chill it instantly. Juice # 3 4 small carrots 1 small bunch of spinach Chop spinach finely and cut carrots into small pieces. Blend them together and make juice. You can add water to dilute it or put in ice cubes. Add salt or black pepper to taste. Juice # 4 1 bitter gourd Lemon juice, salt, pepper to taste Cut the bitter gourd in small pieces and remove the seeds. Put the cut bitter gourd into blender, add some water and make juice. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Juice # 5 1 broccoli 4 carrots 2-3 Romaine leaves Cut all the ingredients into small pieces. Juice them and have immediately. Juice # 6 Handful of green beans 1 celery stalk 1 carrot Some parsley 1 clove of garlic Chop celery, beans, carrot and parsley finely. Put together in the mixer and make juice. Juice # 7 ½ sliced cucumber ½ green apple 2 stalks of celery ½ capsicum Cut all the ingredients, mix them and juice together in a mixer. Juice # 8 1 bunch of spinach 1 carrot 2 celery stalks 1 green apple Remove seeds of apple and cut into small pieces. Also cut the other ingredients. 

Blend in a mixer and HL12 Diabetes make fresh juice. Juice # 9 2-3 tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Bring a pot of water to boil and put tomatoes into it. Let it boil for 10-15 seconds and remove. Now core the tomatoes, cut and peel them. Now squeeze out juice, strain and have it. You can add salt and pepper to taste. Juice # 10 2 stalks of celery 4 small beets 2 apples Remove seeds from apple. Cut celery, apples and beets into small pieces. Put together in a mixer and blend to make juice. Vegetable juices contain excellent amounts of fiber, which help in proper digestion and treatment of constipation. These juices also help in maintaining normal sugar level, and hence, having vegetable juices is a good idea. However, you should consult your doctor and follow the diet only according to his advice. Along with the vegetable juice, you also need to follow a complete diabetes diet to bring the disorder under control. Take care! Consuming a bowl of oats for your breakfast is not only a great way to start off the day, but a healthy one as well. Due to the numerous health benefits of oatmeal, it is considered an important ingredient, and is consequently used in various food items. With its high nutrient value, oatmeal makes a perfect breakfast option for diabetic patients. Oatmeal adds extra nutrition to various healthy recipes, as it contains vitamins and is a good source of fiber. Oatmeal is also known to reduce cholesterol levels in the body. The following are some healthy recipes for you to get started. Basic Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients Hot cooked oatmeal, 3 cups Light brown sugar, ¼ cup Cinnamon, 1 tsp 1 medium to large apple, cut into small pieces Raisins, ⅓ cup Walnuts or pecans, chopped, 2 tbsp Making Directions Take a bowl and mix brown sugar and cinnamon and add it into the cooked oatmeal. Then add the remaining ingredients like apple pieces, nuts, and raisins. Stir well and serve hot. 

This is a very basic oatmeal recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare, and is nutritious as well, great for those days when you are in a rush. Oatmeal Pancake Diabetic Recipe Ingredients Whole wheat flour, 2 cups Brown sugar, ½ cup Baking powder, 4 teaspoons Salt, ½ teaspoon Cooked oatmeal, 1 cup Skimmed milk, 2 cups Egg whites, 4 Olive oil or canola, ¼ cup Applesauce, ¼ cup Making Directions In a bowl mix whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt, and set aside. Mix cooked oatmeal, milk, egg whites, olive oil or canola, and applesauce in a bowl and keep aside. Then combine both the mixtures together in a bowl and blend to a smooth batter. Now, heat a non-stick pan and pour ¼ cup of batter on it. Once you notice air holes on the surface of your pancake, it's time to flip sides of the pancake and cook well. Add varied flavor to this recipe by adding nuts and raisins. Diabetic Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients All-purpose flour, 1 cup Egg, 1 Rolled oats, 1 cup Raisins, ½ cup Margarine, ½ cup Milk, ¼ cup Sucaryl solution, 1 tsp Baking powder, ½ tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Salt, ¼ tsp Nutmeg, ½ tsp Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Making Directions Add cream margarine, beaten egg, milk, and sucaryl solution in a bowl. Mix and stir it well. Mix the remaining dry ingredients together and add it to the above mixture. Finally, add vanilla extract, rolled oats, and raisins and blend well. Take a greased cookie sheet and slowly drop a teaspoon of the batter onto it and bake. 

Instead of using full amount of margarine, you can also use ¼ cup of applesauce or 1 banana with ¼ cup margarine. Diabetic Breakfast Oatmeal Ingredients Quick cooking oats, 1½ cup Medium apple, cut in cubes, 1 Skim milk, 3 cups Raisins, ⅓ cup Toasted raw unsalted sunflower seeds, 3 tsp Maple extract, ½ tsp Equal, 2½ to 3½ tsp Salt ground cinnamon, 2 to 3 dashes Making Directions Take a saucepan and combine oats, milk, raisins, apple cubes, maple extract, and sunflower seeds. Now cook this mixture over medium heat and constantly keep stirring. Boil it until the mixture thickens. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes. Then stir in the sugar substitute and you are done. Flavor with powdered cinnamon before serving. The above dishes for the oatmeal diabetic diet are such that one will not get tired or bored of following the diet plan. Diabetics have to be doubly careful while consuming desserts and sugar-related products, and to use oatmeal, with all its health benefits, is the perfect choice to get some healthy, diabetic-friendly scrumptious recipes. So what are you waiting for, try these easy recipes and I am sure you be licking your lips for more. Most people know the role of diet when dealing with diabetes. Along with food, the kind of liquid you consume is also equally important, because the drinks you include in your diet plan are going to affect your calorie intake and blood sugar levels to a great extent. We all know how important water is to the human body. Without enough fluids, the bodily functions get hampered. 

This is also applicable in case of diabetes. Inadequate water can spike sugar levels. Also, when the sugar levels in the blood are elevated, again a lot of water is lost from the body through the urine. Considering these health conditions, especially of a diabetic, we could say that staying hydrated and drinking plenty of liquids is essential. But this does not mean all liquids are safe and beneficial. Diabetics need to be very careful when choosing drinks – at least the one's that are going to be a part of everyday life. Best Drinks for Diabetics Liquid calories can be both good and bad for diabetic health. Choosing the right drink is not easy, especially with all the confusion with what's good and what's not. Know which liquids are safe for you to consume, through this section. Water How clichéd? Yes, that is true. And this is perhaps why they say water is life. For diabetics, and also for everybody else, there is no other healthier drink than fresh, plain water. Research suggests that the connection between blood sugar levels and water is the hormone called vasopressin. When the body is dehydrated, this hormone signals the liver to make more blood sugar. According to a study, people who drank less than 16 ounces of water daily, had 30 percent more chances of having high blood sugar, compared to those who drank more than 16 ounces of water everyday. So, it is always beneficial to have lots of water. If you find it tough to sip on regular water, add some lemon juice for a refreshing flavor. While many fruits and vegetables too are rich in water content, nothing gives you the required daily amount of water, than just plain water itself. Skimmed Milk Milk is a rich source of calcium, vitamins, and minerals.