However, since replacement organs are harvested from donor bodies, there is a continuous shortage of organs on offer, leading to long waiting periods for patients. In the United States alone, about 120,000 patients are on the waiting list. However, in 2012, there were only 14,013 organ donors and 28,052 subsequent transplant procedures. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that in 2010, a total of 106,879 organs were transplanted to patients globally â fulfilling only about 10% of the requirement.
Unsweetened, low-fat milk is a healthy choice for people with diabetes. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images. A cold glass of milk invigorates your taste buds and gives you a boost of calcium, but people with diabetes need to be selective with their milk choices. Milk provides important nutrients for bone health, but some varieties contain large amounts of saturated fat and sugar, which should be limited in a diabetic diet.
Cholesterol-free and low in calories, green apples (or Granny Smith apples) are full of fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C. They can help regulate blood sugar, making them the perfect nutritious snack for diabetic cancer patients. Coconut water is a natural, low-cal, low-sodium, low-fat drink.