Choose a variety of foods

• Eat 3 balanced meals and at least 1-2 snacks

• Breads, Cereals, Rice, Pasta
• Crackers, Rolls, Popcorn, Baked chips
• Bagels, Cream of Wheat, Oatmeal, Cold cereals
• Fruit or fruit juice
• Milk or yogurt

• Limit intake of concentrated sweets and desserts
• Limit intake of saturated fats, trans fat and dietary cholesterol.
• Include lean protein foods with meals and snacks
• Learn to read labels
• Take insulin or pills for your diabetes as the doctor ordered
• Lose weight if you are overweight
• Try to limit stress as much as possible
• Check your blood glucose as prescribed and understand your levels
• Talk to your Dietitian if you need help with your meal plan

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