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| Diabetes, Nutrition, Meal Planning & You The
proper diet is a necessary part of diabetes treatment. Proper nutrition can help someone
with diabetes reach and maintain a desirable weight, maintain normal blood glucose levels,
and prevent heart and circulatory diseases.
There's no standard diet that works perfectly for everyone with diabetes. A doctor or
nutritionist can recommend a diet that fits an individual's needs.
Today's Diabetes Nutrition Goals
 | Control blood glucose - 120 fasting, glycated hemoglobin <7%. |
| Control blood lipids (fats) - cholesterol <200, LDL<130, triglycerides <200. |
| Control blood pressure - <130/85. Get to or stay at a healthy weight. |
| Be physically active to help control weight and blood glucose. |
| Choose healthy foods. |
| Eat meals and snacks at regular times and in similar amounts. |
Take These Steps to Plan Healthy Meals
Eat a variety of foods to meet vitamin and mineral needs.
Eat More:
| Whole grains - whole wheat breads, crackers and cereals. |
| Dried peas and beans; pasta, brown rice, potatoes, corn or peas. |
| Monounsaturated fat - use olive, canola or peanut oil instead of butter or margarine. |
Each Day, Eat At Least:
| Two to three servings of fruits. |
| Two to three servings of vegetables. |
| Two servings of low- or non-fat milk or yogurt. |
Eat Less:
| Protein - meat, poultry and seafood. - Two 2-3 oz. servings per a day are appropriate. |
| Fat - common sources are margarine, mayonnaise, and salad dressing. |
| Saturated fat - the fat in red meat, whole milk dairy foods. |
| Sugars and sweets in moderation - one once or twice a week. |
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Helps You Meet Diabetes Nutrition Goals
One of the most important tools for keeping your blood sugar under control
is eating healthy foods at regular times each day, including meals and between-meal
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fiber, and are low in cholesterol and sodium
So you can enjoy Choice dm as a tasty snack whether at home, at work, or
traveling. Try a Choice dm Nutrition Bar with your morning coffee break, before or after
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Last modified: December 03, 2000
Find Help:
To locate a Diabetes Educator:
American Association of Diabetes Educators, 1-800-TEAM-UP-4 (1-800-832-6874) for
diabetes educators in your zip code.
To learn more about Diabetes:
American Diabetes Association (state office): 1-800-DIA-BETES (1-800-342-2383).
To find a Registered Dietitian:
National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics at The American Dietetic Association
1-800-366-1655 for registered dietitians in your area.
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