DIAFFOM & Type 2 Diabetes: Understanding the Role of Food
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively and, over time, may not produce enough insulin to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
Food plays an important role in diabetes management. However, there is no single food that can cure or treat Type 2 diabetes. Good diabetes management generally involves an appropriate eating pattern, physical activity, medication when prescribed, regular monitoring and guidance from healthcare professionals.
Where Does DIAFFOM Fit In?
DIAFFOM is developed with a focus on creating convenient food choices with attention to nutritional composition.
Our laboratory-tested Diaffom products demonstrate meaningful protein content:
– Instant Uppuma Mix: 29.4% protein
– Rotti Mix: 21% protein
– Steammade Puttu Podi: 26.12% protein
The laboratory reports also provide carbohydrate, fat, fibre, energy and selected mineral values for the tested samples. These results describe the nutritional composition of the samples tested by the laboratory.
Why Is Protein Important?
Protein is an important part of a balanced diet. Including an appropriate amount of protein in a meal can contribute to nutritional adequacy and help make meals more balanced.
DIAFFOM’s relatively high protein content in the tested products is therefore one of the nutritional characteristics that can be considered when planning a balanced meal.
However, protein content alone does not determine whether a food is suitable for an individual with diabetes.
What About Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are an important consideration in diabetes because carbohydrate-containing foods can raise blood glucose after eating.
The laboratory reports show that the tested Diaffom products contain carbohydrates. Therefore, people with diabetes should consider:
– The serving size
– Total carbohydrate consumed
– The other foods eaten with the meal
– Their individual blood-glucose response
– Their prescribed dietary plan
DIAFFOM should therefore be viewed as a food option that can be incorporated thoughtfully into an overall meal plan—not as a carbohydrate-free or diabetes-curing food.
What About Fibre?
Fibre is another component of a healthy eating pattern. The tested Diaffom products contain dietary fibre according to their laboratory reports.
Fibre intake can be part of a balanced approach to nutrition, although the fibre level of a particular product should always be considered together with its total carbohydrate and serving size.
Can DIAFFOM Replace Diabetes Medicine?
No.
DIAFFOM food products are foods, not medicines.
People taking insulin or other diabetes medicines should continue their treatment according to their healthcare professional’s advice. Dietary changes should also be discussed with a doctor or qualified dietitian when necessary.
How Can DIAFFOM Be Used in a Balanced Meal?
A sensible approach is to consider DIAFFOM as one component of a complete meal.
For example, meal planning can take into account:
DIAFFOM food + appropriate portion + protein + vegetables/fibre-rich foods + adequate hydration + individual carbohydrate requirements
The appropriate quantity can differ from person to person depending on age, activity level, medication, blood-glucose levels and overall nutritional requirements.
What Do Our Laboratory Reports Prove?
Our laboratory reports provide nutritional analysis of the submitted samples, including energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre and selected minerals.
They support statements about the nutritional composition of the tested products.
They do not establish that DIAFFOM:
– Cures diabetes
– Treats Type 2 diabetes
– Lowers blood glucose
– Prevents diabetes
– Replaces diabetes medication
– Has a specific glycaemic index unless separately tested for GI
Therefore, DIAFFOM communicates its nutritional characteristics transparently rather than making medical treatment claims.
Our Approach
At DIAFFOM, we believe that better food choices begin with better understanding.
Our aim is to develop convenient foods with thoughtful nutritional composition that can become part of a balanced lifestyle.
Understand your food. Understand your body. Make informed choices.
Important Medical Disclaimer
DIAFFOM food products are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any other disease.
People with diabetes should follow the dietary and medical advice provided by their doctor or qualified healthcare professional. Individual nutritional requirements and medication responses vary from person to person.
Why Carbohydrate Balance Matters
Carbohydrates are an important source of energy, but they are also one of the main nutrients that influence blood glucose after a meal.
Many conventional cereal- or starch-dominant foods are largely carbohydrate-based. When a meal is predominantly carbohydrate and contains comparatively little protein or fibre, the overall nutritional balance of the meal may be less favourable for people who need to pay particular attention to their carbohydrate intake.
The DIAFFOM Difference: A More Balanced Nutritional Approach
DIAFFOM takes a different approach.
Our tested Diaffom products contain less than 40% carbohydrate, while a significant proportion of the nutritional composition comes from plant-based protein and other nutrients.
According to our laboratory reports:
Product| Carbohydrate| Protein
DIAFFOM Instant Uppuma Mix| 39.3%| 29.4%
DIAFFOM Rotti Mix| 37.9%| 21.0%
DIAFFOM Steammade Puttu Podi| 39.3%| 26.12%
These laboratory results show an important nutritional characteristic of the tested Diaffom products: carbohydrate is not the only major component of the product; a substantial proportion is contributed by protein and other nutrients.
From “Carbohydrate-Dominant” to “Nutritionally Balanced”
The objective of DIAFFOM is not simply to remove carbohydrates.
Instead, our approach is to create food in which carbohydrates are accompanied by meaningful amounts of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, minerals and other nutritional components, depending on the product.
This can help make the food a more nutritionally balanced part of a meal.
Why Does This Matter in Type 2 Diabetes?
For someone managing Type 2 diabetes, the amount and type of carbohydrate consumed, portion size and the overall composition of the meal are important considerations.
A lower proportion of carbohydrate in a product does not automatically mean that the food will lower blood glucose. Individual responses vary, and total carbohydrate intake still matters.
Therefore, DIAFFOM’s approach is:
Less carbohydrate proportion + meaningful plant-based protein + fibre + minerals + appropriate portion = a more balanced food choice.
DIAFFOM is designed to support better nutritional choices, not to replace diabetes medicines or medical treatment.
Our Philosophy
We don’t believe that good food is about eliminating one nutrient.
We believe it is about creating better balance.
DIAFFOM aims to bring a more balanced nutritional composition to familiar foods—helping consumers make informed choices about what goes onto their plate.
Laboratory values shown above relate to the tested samples and tested parameters. DIAFFOM products are foods, not medicines, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diabetes.
Understanding Diabetes: Knowledge for Better Food Choices
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which blood glucose levels become higher than normal because the body does not produce enough insulin, does not use insulin effectively, or both.
Insulin plays an important role in helping glucose move from the bloodstream into cells, where it can be used for energy. When this process does not work properly, glucose can remain in the bloodstream and lead to persistently elevated blood sugar levels.
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
The body’s immune system damages the cells that produce insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes generally require insulin therapy.
Type 2 Diabetes
The most common form of diabetes. The body becomes less responsive to insulin and, over time, may not produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels.
Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It requires appropriate monitoring and medical management.
Prediabetes
Blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. Healthy lifestyle changes can be important at this stage.