Rising rates of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are driving up healthcare costs. For American Diabetes Month, learn what foods your parents need to skip and what you can serve in their place. Too many Americans eat an excessive amount of sugar each day.<\/p>\n
Why does it matter? Whether they have diabetes or not, these simple switches help improve your parents’ dietary habits. In turn, that can improve cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure readings.<\/p>\n
Eat Lots of Whole Grains<\/strong><\/p>\n Fiber is important for adults with prediabetes or diabetes. It helps slow the absorption of sugar. To get enough fiber, whole grains are important.<\/p>\n Instead of white rice, your mom and dad should switch to barley, quinoa, farro, or brown rice. If your dad loves pork fried rice, make it with barley instead. If your mom craves risotto, make it with farro.<\/p>\n