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A Diabetes Meal Plan

When you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, eating a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats is crucial to controlling your blood sugar and weight. Some people find it helps to count carbs, too. So what’s a well-balanced dinner look like when it comes to Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? How can a patient with diabetes enjoy a power breakfast? Moreover, what foods should you try to avoid? Your doctor’s food guidelines are the building blocks of healthy eating as a patient with diabetes. Choosing within them and enjoying your meals is what this article is all about.

What Does a Healthy Diet Look Like for Diabetes?

Diabetes puts you at greater risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death among people with diabetes. So a healthy diet for diabetes is one that reduces your risks of those deadly conditions.

To avoid heart disease, a healthy diabetes diet is one designed to improve your

• blood glucose,
• blood pressure, and
• cholesterol numbers.

A successful diabetes meal plan should also help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.