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Dietary Advice for People with Diabetes
The information in this leaflet is about healthy eating for diabetes.
When you see the dietitian you will be given further dietary advice.
It is recommended that all people with diabetes receive nutritional advice either via a structured
education programme or on an individual basis.
Initial Diabetes Advice
Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. This is caused
by your body not producing enough insulin or not using it efficiently.
10 Steps to following a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle
1. Try to establish a regular meal pattern.
2. Try not to skip meals.
3. Although a completely sugar free diet is not necessary, you may need to cut down on sugar and
sugary foods. (See table page 2)
4. Try and eat smaller portions of starchy carbohydrates e.g. bread, as all carbohydrate is converted
into glucose. The amount of carbohydrate you eat has the biggest impact on blood glucose. Smaller
portions will, help to manage your diabetes better. Good choices of starchy food include
wholegrain or seeded bread, basmati rice, pasta, pitta bread, potatoes or wholegrain cereals.
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Foods high in sugar
Foods to try instead
Sugar, honey, syrup
Artificial sweeteners (it is best to use a variety),
for example, Splenda, Hermesetas, Canderel,
Sweetex, Truvia, supermarket own brands
Sugar and sweet drinks
Diet, Light or Zero fizzy drinks. Sugar free or
“no added sugar” squash.
1 small glass of pure fruit juice or smoothie a day.
Cream and chocolate biscuits
1 to 2 plain biscuits such as Rich Tea, Oatcakes,
Ginger or Garibaldi
Cakes, sweet pastries and puddings
A small serving of low fat milk puddings such as
rice pudding, semolina or low fat custard.
1 scone/ crumpet/ small currant teacake or
1 small slice of malt loaf.
1 portion of fruit.
Thick and creamy yoghurts and
fromage frais.
Note some brands of low fat yoghurts
can also be high in sugar
Healthy option, light, diet, virtually fat free or low
calorie yoghurts (aim for about 5-8g of sugar per
100g).
Jams and marmalade
Spread thinly or use reduced-sugar varieties or
pure fruit spreads.
Tinned fruit in syrup
Tinned fruit in juice, drained.
Sweets, chocolate, sugary foods
such as laddoo, gulab jamun, kheer,
halma and rassomalai
Sugar free mints or one portion of fruit.
Sugar, honey or chocolate coated breakfast
cereals
Wholegrain breakfast cereals e.g. porridge,
All Bran, branflakes, Weetabix or no added
sugar muesli, Simply Oat Granola
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5. Aim for 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, of which 2-3 portions should be fruit, but as many
vegetables or as much salad as you wish.
A portion is often best described as a small handful, for example:
• 1 average size apple, pear, banana, orange.
• 2 smaller fruits, e.g. plums, kiwis, satsumas.
• 1 large slice of melon or pineapple.
• 10 grapes or any type of berries.
• 2-3 tablespoons of fruit salad, stewed fruit or tinned fruit in juice.
• 2 dessert spoons of dried fruit.
• 3-4 dried prunes or apricots.
• Small (200ml) glass of fruit juice – this is best consumed alongside a meal.
• 2-3 heaped tablespoons of vegetables including pulses (e.g. baked beans).
• A small cereal bowl of salad.
6. Reduce your fat intake, especially saturated fat, which is found in foods such as pies and pastries,
and processed meats such as sausages and burgers. Grill, steam, bake, casserole, boil, dry roast
or microwave rather than frying foods.
7. Use less salt. Try flavouring with pepper, herbs and spices rather than adding salt. Salt substitutes
are not recommended.
8. If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. The current recommendations are up to: 14 units per week
for women and men. Two alcohol free days are also recommended.
Drinking alcohol may not be advisable for some people. Your Doctor will be able to discuss this with you.
9. Avoid special diabetic products such as sweets, biscuits and chocolates, are not necessary. They
can be high in calories and are usually expensive.
10.Try to keep active. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity (for example a brisk walk)
5 times a week.
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For information about other aspect of diabetes please contact:
Diabetes UK
Macleod House
10 Parkway
London
NW1 7AA
Diabetes UK Careline: 0845 120 2960
Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
British Heart Foundation (BHF)
Greater London House
180 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7AW
Telephone No: 0207 554 0000
Website: www.bhf.org.uk
NHS Choices
Website: www.nhs.uk
If you have any comments about this leaflet or the service you have received
you can contact :
Dietetic Team Co-ordinator
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Telephone No: 01484 342749
Diabetes Centre
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Telephone No: 01422 222033
www.cht.nhs.uk
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