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PREDIABETES/DIABETES NUTRITION GUIDELINES
HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES PROMOTE GOOD NUTRITION
Carbohydrates=Energy
Carbohydrates provide energy as sugar or glucose for your body.
Too much carbohydrate can raise your blood glucose too high.
Carbohydrate foods are grains, fruit, milk, yogurt, desserts and sweets.
Protein
Builds and repairs body tissues.
Protein does not affect blood sugars.
Protein foods are meat and meat substitutes.
Fat
Insulates the body and protects our organs.
Too much fat promotes weight gain and many health issues.
Fat comes from animal based foods, oils, spreads, nuts and seeds.
Vitamins and Minerals
Help carbohydrates, protein and fats work in our body.
Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals.
MEAL PLANNING
Do not skip meals; eat at least 3 times per day.
Eat about the same time every day.
Choose foods from each food group.
Control food portions.
Choose low calorie beverages. Drink more water.
FOODS TO LIMIT OR AVOID
Regular soda, fruit juices and drinks made with sugar.
Sugar, honey, molasses, regular syrups, jams and jellies.
Candy, cookies, cakes and pastries.
OTHER TIPS
Add activity or exercise to your daily routine. This helps you reach a healthy
weight, manage blood sugars and protect your heart.
Discuss alcohol use with your health care provider, pharmacist or diabetes
educator.
Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast
1 cup melon
1 egg scrambled with 2 egg
whites
2 slices whole-wheat toast
1 tsp. margarine
1 cup low fat milk
Lunch
2 oz. sliced turkey
2 slices rye bread
1 tsp. margarine or mayo
Lettuce and tomato salad
with 2 Tbsp. light dressing
½ cup lite canned fruit
Diet drink
Morning Snack
1 cup strawberries
Afternoon Snack
6 whole grain crackers with
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
Dinner
3 oz. baked chicken
2 small new potatoes
Green beans
2 tsp. margarine
Tossed salad with 2 Tbsp.
light dressing
1 small apple
Diet drink
Evening Snack
Light yogurt
Notes:
Nutrition and Diabetes Resource Line
Racine (262)687-2887
Milwaukee (414)325-3885
References:
1.
Healthy Food Choices. American Diabetes Association; Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition Therapy. Nutrition Care Manual,
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. www.eatright.org. “Type 2 Nutrition Therapy.” Accessed online October 2012.
11/2012