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.
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.
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.
WEBEach serving from this list contains 15 grams carbohydrate, 0-3 grams protein, 0-1 gram fat, and 80 calories. Choose higher fiber, whole grain starches instead of refined whenever possible.
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 ...
WEBA daily meal plan is an important part of your diabetes management, along with physical activity, blood sugar (glucose) checks, and, often, diabetes medications.
WEBDIABETES-FRIENDLY GROCERY LIST Use this list to help you make healthy choices at the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables Tips: Choose fruits and vegetables in a range of colors. Nonstarchy
WEBMaking 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 have your first meal within 1 to 2 hours of waking up.
WEBEach exchange list contains foods that are alike; each food choice on a list contains about the same amount of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and calories as the other choices on that list. The following chart shows the amounts of nutrients in one serving from each exchange list.
WEBEach day, you make critical choices that will impact your blood glucose levels and your health. Fortunately, diabetes can be more manageable when following a meal plan, and this week-long sample menu is a great place to start.