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.
WEBWhy is nutrition important? Making good food choices is an important part of blood sugar control. A healthy diet can help you feel better. It also reduces your risk of heart, kidney, feet, and eye problems. When should I eat? Try to …
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]
WEBA daily meal plan is an important part of your diabetes management, along with physical activity, blood sugar (glucose) checks, and, often, diabetes medications.
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.
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.