Are all food and beverage containers made of safe materials?.

Unfortunately many plastic bottles containing water ,energy drinks , refresments or food contain harmful ingredients .The most known of them is BPA.The chemical that every plastic bottle contains is marked with a number ( usually at the bottom of the bottle).

• Prefer bottles marked with numbers 1,2,4.5
• Avoid reusing the same bottle
• Bottles marked as BPA-FREE seems to be safier
• Never use plastic products with hot fluids or hot food.
• Do not use plastin products in the oven or microwave 

Tip: Remember that many refresments cans contain a plastic membrane.Prefer glass bottles.

How do I know if I consume adepuate amount of fluid daily?

         Have you ever been advised by your doctor that you should consume some more fluids daily? Generally it is suggested to consume 3 lt of fluids for men and 2 lt of fluids for women. By saying fluids, we mean water and all kind of fluids that someone takes with food like refreshments, juices , soups , fruits and vegetables. If you have not consumed any food containing water, remember that you need 13 cups of fluids if you are a man and 9 cups of fluids if you are a woman for not being dehydrated. Keep in mind that thirst comes after dehydration.

Tip : Weight at the morning and before sleeping . If , for example, you are 2 kg lighter,  do not smile. You are not thinner, you are dehydrated. Drink some extra fluids.

How do I Know that I follow the appropriate diet for type 1 diabetes?

Undouptedly if you suffer from  type 1 diabetes , you should be very cautious with your diet. For controlling the results of your diet , its better to remember first three letters of alphabet ,A, B, C..

Tip: It is very important   for your diet be rich in fibers ,vegatables ,fruits and have your carbohydrates well counted daily.