Diabetes Nutrition

If you have diabetes, planning meals and snacks with a good balance of carbohydrate, protein, and fat can help you manage your blood sugar.

Planning your meals ahead of time can help make it easier to eat healthy foods and snacks.

Work with a dietitian or diabetes educator to find a plan that works for you.

• Plan your meals a week at a time.
  • Use cookbooks or online recipes to plan several main meals for the week.
  • Plan some quick meals for busy nights. You can double some recipes and freeze half of the meal for a night when you're busy.
• Make a list of the meals you've planned for the week. Post it in your kitchen.
• Make a shopping list of foods that you need to make your meals.
  • Include breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. List plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  • If you're running low on or missing anything you need for your meals, put it on your list.
• Take your list with you when you shop.
• Save some of your menus and grocery lists to use again.

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important aspect of managing your diabetes. For many people, consulting with a dietitian or joining a program or group focused on weight loss provides valuable information and support.

Search for healthy recipes to help maintain your weight offered by the American Diabetes Association.

Parkview Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery offers services and support that may be helpful for you.