'Diabetic food' may refer to the types of food that are beneficial or harmful for individuals with Diabetes to consume. Beneficial foods include foods with low sodium and sugar, and minimal processing (such as, the processing that removes the whole grain from white bread), and harmful foods include the opposite. 'Diabetic food' may also refer to diets that are more likely to prevent or cause diabetes, with diets high in sugars, sodiums, and processed fats more likely to cause diabetes, and diets low in sugars, etc, more likely to prevent diabetes.
Diabetic meals are significant to people that are diabetic or pre-diabetic and would need to eat these certain types of foods to help control their insulin levels. You can find diabetic meal ideas at http://www.diabeticlifestyle.com/
Dave's Marketplace sells foods for diabetics in Rhode Island, and has nine stores across the state. However, being diabetic you do not need to eat food labeled as 'diabetic' but rather should aim to follow a healthy, natural diet and avoid sugary foods. You can eat many foods including all meat, poultry, fish, eggs, butter and cheese products. I would recommend that you speak to dietitian who would be able to tell you more about the best foods to eat and to avoid as a diabetic.
It is important for a diabetic to avoid particular foods and eat other certain types of foods. This site can give you a great insight on what to eat. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/
Diabetic foods are more costly than regular food, but a specific answer cannot be given unless we know what foods you normally eat. Either way, if you have diabetes, you should follow a diabetic diet even if it is more expensive.
A diabetic grocery list should include lean meats and whole grains. Avoid processed foods and foods with a lot of simple sugars and sugary foods.
My mother was recently diagnosed with diabetes so I had the same questions myself. The best foods to eat are low-fat and high in fiber. You should avoid anything that is high in sodium and you must monitor foods that are high in carbohydrates closely. Here is a great link with examples of these types of foods: http://docgerrytan.com/2007/01/05/foods-to-eat-if-you-are-a-diabetic/. Hope this helps.
Regular dog food can be very expensive sometimes, so I would imagine that diabetic dog food would cost a lot. You can actually make your own diabetic dog food. www.ehow.com/facts_5256711_���dog-food-diabetes.html
Being diabetic is always a challenge when it comes to eating the right foods. You will need to eat foods that are low in sugar, fat, and sodium. www.diabetes-diabetic-diet.com/���diabetic_���food.htm
It all depends on what type of 'wrong' food your talking about as well as how much they've eaten. A diabetic can possibly die from not taking the necessary precautions or go into what is known as diabetic shock.
When looking for diabetic foods it is best to look at a bookstore. You can check at any bookstore or library. You may also be able to find them at any grocery store. You may also be able to get some information on diabetic foods by talking to your doctor.
Generally, meat, fish, whole grains and green leafy vegetables are listed as diabetic, because they help lower blood sugar levels, and are also considered part of a healthy diet. Non-diabetic foods should be consumed in moderation if one is suffering from diabetes.
There is a website called diabetic connect which you can register on if you are diabetic. This website has a downloadable diabetic recipe book that is free.