Collaborating with a diabetes care and education specialist, registered dietitian-nutritionist and others on your healthcare team to formulate a plan that fits your personal preferences and health needs can assist you to:
- Set realistic, achievable healthy eating goals
- Consider different healthy eating options
- Develop a meal plan that fits you
- Learn about appropriate portions/serving sizes
- Understand the Nutrition Facts Label to make healthy choices
- Know your carbohydrate foods and portions to avoid blood glucose spikes or drops
- Be aware of sodium and saturated/trans-fat content of foods/beverages
- Adjust meal plan for physical activity, holidays and travel