Creating a Meal Plan
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People with diabetes should have their own meal plan. Ask your doctor to
give you the name of a dietitian who can work with you to develop a meal plan.
Your dietitian can help you plan meals that include foods that you and your
family like to eat and that are good for you too. Ask your dietitian to include
foods that are heart-healthy to reduce your risk of heart disease.
Your diabetes meal plan will include breads, cereals, rice, and grains;
fruits and vegetables; meat and meat substitutes; dairy products; and fats.
People with diabetes don’t need to eat special foods. The foods on your meal
plan are good for everyone in your family! Making wise food choices will help
you
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- reach and stay at a weight that’s good for your body
- keep your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control
- prevent heart and blood vessel disease
Source: Information published by the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Important Notice: Information provided is for general
background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis
or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your
physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before
trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care
issues.