Diabetes & Health Eating

Living With Diabetes: What Can I Eat?

Are you constantly asking yourself, "What can I eat?" It's time to stop worrying! Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean feeling deprived or restricted. The American Diabetes Association can help you learn what you can eat (which is just about anything), how much of it you can consume, and how often you can enjoy it. Once you get the hang of eating a healthy diet, you can relax and dig in to a wide variety of delicious meals and snacks.

Making Healthy Food Choices
Make sure you are making healthy food choices each time you eat.

Carbohydrates
Learn how to recognize and control your intake of foods that raise blood glucose.

Diabetes Superfoods
Boost your daily diet with these ten foods full of vitamins, fiber and essential nutrients.

Sugar and Desserts
Do you have a sweet tooth? With a little planning, you can go ahead and enjoy your favorite desserts.

Fats
Know the difference between good fats and bad fats and add flavor and nutritional benefits without increasing your risk of heart disease.

Sugar Alcohols
Use these tips for calculating the effect of sugar alcohols (artificial sweeteners) on your blood glucose.

Enjoy foods you love again
Deviled Eggs, Potato Wedges, BBQ, Roast Chicken, and more!

Reference: American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org