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Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating plan
Definition
Purpose
Diet details
Results
Risks
Content
Why do you need to develop a healthy-eating plan?
What does a diabetes diet involve?
Recommended foods
Foods to avoid
Putting it all together: Creating a plan
A sample menu
What are the results of a diabetes diet?
Are there any risks?
What does a diabetes diet involve?
A diabetes diet is based on eating three meals a day at regular times. This helps you better use the insulin that your body produces or gets through a medication.
A registered dietitian can help you put together a diet based on your health goals, tastes and lifestyle. He or she can also talk with you about how to improve your eating habits, such as choosing portion sizes that suit the needs for your size and activity level.