There is no single 2000-calorie meal plan that is right for everyone with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends you meet with a registered dietitian to develop an individualized meal plan that meets your treatment goals and lifestyle. In following your meal plan, pay attention to portions of carbohydrate groups – these include starches, fruit and milk. These food groups have the biggest effect on your blood sugar.
If you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin to keep your. As you digest the food in your stomach, blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels rise. Plan to rest during the two-hour waiting period, because exercise can cause.
Individualize this menu by substituting one carbohydrate group for another. Keep the total carbohydrate servings to no more than four per meal. For lunch, include 2 oz. Meat or meat substitute, 2 starches, 2 vegetables, 1 fruit, 1 milk and 1 fat. Make a sandwich with 2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 oz. Lean lunch meat, lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, 2 tbsp. Avocado and 1 tbsp.
Low-fat mayonnaise. Baby carrots, 1 apple and 1 c. Light yogurt to round it out.
Or, make a chicken pasta salad with 2 oz. Chicken, 1 c. Whole wheat pasta, 1 c. Chopped fresh vegetables, 1 c. Fresh salad greens and 2 tbsp. Low-fat salad dressing. Cubed melon and 1 c.
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