Diabetes Diet Menu, Weight, and Blood Sugar Level

The body’s ability to use insulin increases with the decreasing weight, especially in overweight persons. When the body use insulin better, it is easier to control blood sugar. When you can control your weight, you can also control and decrease the risk of cardiovascular infection, a complication of diabetes. Another best way to control your blood sugar level is regular exercise. Some experts say “at least 3-4 times a week is considered regular,” but it is a better idea to consult your physician for more suitable workout routines before you begin any exercise program.

Diabetes Diet Item Example
This a list of some foods that have low or limited affect on your blood sugar level.
• Protein, including poultry, lean meat, tuna, fish, egg, cheese, butter, peanut, and tofu
• Fats, including oils, nuts, salad dressing, butter, margarine, and mayonnaise
• Vegetables both raw and cooked, as well as juices (serving size- ½ cup cooked, 1 cup raw)

Please note that Protein and Fat also help in slowing down the glucose absorption in your blood. Moreover, it is very important to always have mixed meals that include a few groups of foods, for example, a mix of carbs, protein, and fat, as well as fruits and vegetables. Also, please be careful with foods with carbohydrates like breaded meat and vegetables. Count them before you cook and eat.


Diabetes Diet Helpful Tips
To keep your blood sugar level low, these are some useful and easy tips for you.
• Do not skip meals because if you skip a meal, you will have to eat more during the next meal.
• Stick and each at regular times for meals and snacks every day.
• Do not have light or heavy carbohydrate intake, but evenly spread it throughout the day.
• Include choices of protein like milk, cheese, meat, or peanut butter at every meal.
• Make sure that all foods are fit into a diabetes meal plan.
• High fiber foods also help in blood sugar level control and increase satiety as well.
• Talk to your Registered Dietitian for a personalized meal plan!

Grams of Carbohydrates and Servings per Diabetes Diet Meal

Calories	Breakfast*	Lunch*	Dinner*	AM Snacks*	PM Snacks*	After dinner*
1200	45 gm / 3	45 gm / 3	45 gm / 3			15 gm / 1
1400	45 gm / 3	45 gm / 3	45 gm / 3			30 gm / 2
1500	60 gm / 4	45 gm / 3	45 gm / 3			30 gm / 2
1600	60 gm / 4	45 gm / 3	60 gm / 4			30 gm / 2
1800	60 gm / 4	60 gm / 4	75 gm / 5			30 gm / 2
2000	60 gm / 4	60 gm / 4	60 gm / 4		30 gm / 2	30 gm / 2
2200	60 gm / 4	60 gm / 4	60 gm / 4	30 gm / 2	30 gm / 2	30 gm / 2
2400	75 gm / 5	75 gm / 5	75 gm / 5	15 gm / 1	30 gm / 2	30 gm / 2

* unit = Grams/servings

For more information on Diabetes Diet Guidelines
• American Dietetic Association Web site
• National Diabetes Education Program Web site
• The American Diabetes Association at (217) 875-9011
• American Association of Diabetes Educators Web site