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Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes
Watch the extras
Ask for what you want
Watch what you drink
Eat on time
Remember the ground rules
Content
Plan ahead
Keep portion sizes in check
Make substitutions
Extras add up
Drinks matter, too
Alcohol and diabetes
Staying on schedule
Save room for dessert
Don't forget nutrition ground rules
Movement helps, too
Drinks matter, too
Sugar-sweetened soda, juice or milkshakes can add lots of calories to your meal, especially if the restaurant offers free refills. Instead of high-calorie drinks, good drink options include:
- Water
- Unsweetened iced tea
- Unsweetened tea or coffee
- Sparkling water
- Mineral water
- Diet soda
It's a good idea to drink a glass of water before you eat to make you feel full sooner.
