Healthy eating is the first step in taking care of diabetes.
Eat high -fibre foods such as whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits.
Use less added fat, sugar and salt.
- Eat meals and snacks at regular times every day.
- Have variety in your meals.
- Eat about the same amount of food each day.
- Try not to skip meals. If you do, you may eat too much at your next meal.
- You do not need any special or diet foods.
- The food that is good for you is good for your whole family.
- If you want to lose weight, cut down on your portion size.
- You can make a difference in your blood sugar control through healthy food choices.