WEBHealthy Food Choices for People with Diabetes. Making Choices. Managing diabetes from day to day is up to you. A large part of it is making choices about the foods you eat. Everyone knows that vegetables are healthier than cookies. But there are also best choices within each food group.
WEBEat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean meats, and heart healthy fats. Limit foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt, and excessive calories. Balance meals with carbohydrate, protein, and fat at each meal. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. Carbohydrates are also called carbs.
WEBHealthful eating helps keep your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, in your target range. Physical activity and, if needed, diabetes medicines also help. The diabetes target range is the blood glucose level suggested by diabetes experts for good health.
WEBBasic Healthy Eating Principles - Eat a Variety of Foods • All foods can fit into a healthy diabetes eating plan • Choices more whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits • Use less fat, sugar, and salt • Eat well-balanced meals with carbohydrate, protein, and a small amount of healthy fat - When to Eat
What Can I Eat? - American Diabetes Association
WEBWhat Can I Eat? This booklet is a 28 page guide for planning meals and making the best food choices from all food groups while managing diabetes. Features sample meals as well as information on carbohydrate counting, the plate method and the glycemic index as well as tips for eating at restaurants, quick meal and snack ideas, including sweets ...
WEB7-Day Diabetic Meal Plan Information Provided by: Wendy Gregor, MA, RD, CDE [Patient Education Department, Sutter Medical Foundation] SAMPLE MENUS. BREAKFAST [30 grams carb] LUNCH [30–40 grams carb]
WEBThe Diabetes Plate Method is a helpful tool for anyone who wants to eat better and learn about variety and portion sizes, including people with prediabetes. Each section of the plate (based on a nine-inch plate) is for the following three food groups: vegetables, grains, and protein. Off to the side is dairy and fruit.
WEBDietary Guidelines at a Glance: Balance your calories to manage your weight. Increase your intake of nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and protein, and healthy fats/oils. Reduce your intake of sodium, fats, added sugars, refined grains and alcohol.
WEBHere’s what I need to get ready: __________________________________________ Example: I need to go to the grocery store and buy apples. Example: I need to start packing my walking shoes for work every day.
WEBDiet is key in helping to manage type 2 diabetes. Your weight and blood sugar should be close to normal ranges. This will help prevent the long term problems that can come from diabetes. If you are overweight and have diabetes, you should try to lose weight.
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