1. those having type 2 diabetes mean you have to give up sugar completely? Not really. It's a misconception that people with diabetes can never have a dish of ice cream. The diet we recommend for people with diabetes really isn't very different from the diet we recommend for everybody. For most people, eating balanced meals of protein, carbohydrates, and modest amounts of unsaturated fat is the best approach. Large carb meals (pasta, bread, potatoes, rice) and concentrated sweets (fruit, fruit juice, cake) raise blood sugar, so it's best to eat those foods in moderation. The plate method is often helpful: Think of dividing your dinner plate into three sections. Half the plate should be vegetables or salad, a fourth should be protein (for instance, meat or fish), and a fourth should be starch (such as rice or pasta, preferably whole grain). We all know junk food like candy and donuts is not good for anybody. Junk food is especially problematic for people with diabetes because it tends to be high in carbohydrates and excess calories. But we try to stay away from saying there are certain things you can never have, because sometimes the idea of deprivation just makes foods all the more appealing. If you know you want to have that piece of cake at the end of dinner, then don't eat any bread with dinner, or have a very small portion of rice. 2. Is it better to eat frequently throughout the day? Some people find frequent, small meals work for them -- they don't get too hungry, and their bodies can handle smaller amounts of carbs better. But others find they end up gaining weight this way -- the frequent meals may not be that small. However, skipping meals is probably not a good idea because people get hungry, then can't control their next meal very well. For every hour you exercise you gain two hrs. of extra life Keeping a food diary, along with testing blood sugar before and after meals, is a good way to see the effect of particular foods on blood sugar level. The immediate feedback can be helpful. And pay attention to portion sizes. Food labels are useful (they provide information about carbohydrate content as well as total calories), but the portion sizes they list are often unrealistically small (how many people eat half a muffin?). Although weighing food servings can be annoying, it might help train your eyes as to what a "6-ounce serving" of something really looks like. Vitamin B-12 has been extensively researched for its importance in preventing dementia. Studies supporting a beneficial role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of diseases linked to dementia such as vascular and metabolic diseases. Except for the three vitamins - D, K, and Biotin, the other vitamins can be found in fruits, vegetables and lean meats, and must be a part of your regular diet.1 | 2 | 3