Food & Fitness
Planning Meals
When you have diabetes, eating well takes practice and planning. A good balance of the right foods, along with regular exercise and your prescribed medications, can help you feel better and stay healthier. Work with your doctor and dietitian to create a meal plan that:
- works with your schedule
- keeps your weight on track
- improves your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers.
Carbohydrate Counting
Set your carbohydrate limit and keep your blood glucose levels in your target range.
Glycemic Index and Diabetes
Use the glycemic index (GI) to measure how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose.
Holiday Meal Planning
Update your holiday feast with some simple, healthy ideas that will please the whole family. It's time to celebrate!
Diabetes Food Pyramid
Experiment with the food pyramid to find the right meal plan and an alternative to carb counting.
Fat and Diabetes
To lower you risk of heart disease, try to eat less of the unhealthy fats – saturated and trans fat.
