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What I need to know about
Eating and Diabetes
U.S. Department
of Health and
Human Services
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
What I need to know about
Eating and Diabetes
U.S. Department
of Health and
Human Services
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Contents
Eating and Diabetes ......................................................... 1
Blood Glucose Levels ....................................................... 2
Your Diabetes Medicines .................................................. 5
Your Physical Activity Plan................................................ 6
The Diabetes Food Pyramid............................................. 8
Starches ......................................................................... 13
Vegetables...................................................................... 17
Fruits............................................................................... 21
Milk ................................................................................. 25
Meat and Meat Substitutes............................................. 29
Fats and Sweets ............................................................. 33
Alcoholic Drinks.............................................................. 37
Your Meal Plan ............................................................... 38
Measuring Your Food...................................................... 40
When You’re Sick ............................................................ 42
Where can I get more information? ................................ 44
Eating and Diabetes
You can take good care of yourself and your diabetes
by learning
l what to eat
l how much to eat
l when to eat
Making wise food choices can help you
l feel good every day
l lose weight if you need to
l lower your risk for heart disease, stroke,