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Serve It Up Right
Reading Labels
Serving Sizes
Carb Counting
Importance of Fiber
Types of Fat
Mindful Eating
Thoughts on Alcohol
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Mealtime Ideas
Resources
Serving Sizes
The portion youre planning to eat may not be the same as the
serving size on the label. So if the label serving size is cup and
you eat cup, you are getting twice the calories, fat, and carbs
listed on the label.
Carb Counting
Many people with diabetes count carbs because that total carb
intake has the strongest impact on post-meal blood sugar levels.
The total carbohydrates listed on the food label include sugar, fiber,
and complex carbs.
Its a good idea to spread your carb intake out across your meals
for the day. Skipping carbs completely in the morning and then
overloading for dinner can cause a huge spike in your blood
sugar levels.
Heres a list of common foods you might eat each day. It gives
you an idea of the number of calories and carbs in each food.
Nutritional Guides
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Mindful Eating
Many foods you cook or order every day can be made
healthier without losing taste and without much effort.
Try replacing unhealthy food with something thats better
for you. But as always be mindful about your portion sizes.
When you go out to eat, look for the key healthy words on
the menu such as grilled, broiled, and roasted, instead
of items that may be fried in saturated fats or include
unnecessary breading.
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Mealtime Ideas
If youre looking to lose some weight,
reducing your serving sizes can
sometimes help. And if you lose
weight, this can also help lower your
blood sugar levels, as well as allow
insulin to work more efficiently in
your body. A true win-win. Here are
some suggestions for a days worth
of tasty meals and snacks for people
who are counting carbs.
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Mealtime Ideas
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Resources
There are plenty of online resources for people with diabetes.
Some of them also contain advice on recipes, carb counting and
making smart meal plans.
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