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Diabetes Center Next Steps

Nutrition

  • Read food labels and note serving size
  • Look for grams of “Total Carbohydrate” on label
  • A good “Rule of Thumb” is 45 to 60g carbohydrate per meal

Foods that are Good Carb Choices:
(All servings contain about 15g carbohydrate)

  • Grains (1/2 from whole grains)
  • Beans
  • Starchy vegetables
  • Fruits (1/2 cup juice)
  • Milk (Choose 1 percent or skim)
  • Choose lean cuts of meat

Try to fill your plate with non-starchy vegetables
Avoid saturated and trans fats and choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
Increase water intake

Recipes for Diabetics

These Web sites offer recipes designed with a diabetic’s special needs in mind.

Exercise--if you are cleared from your physician

Start slowly (5 to 10 minutes a day), increasing your activity a little each day. This will help with the insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose.
Always carry glucose tabs (available over the counter) and a diabetes identification card or bracelet that shows your name, phone number, emergency contact, and doctor’s name and number.