Meal Plans and a Healthy Diet

Because diabetes affects the insulin your body produces and absorbs, healthy eating is especially important to people with this disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, “the right meal plan will help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers and also help keep your weight on track” by guiding you to eat the right foods at the right times and establishing healthy eating habits.

“People with diabetes have to take extra care to make sure that their food is balanced with insulin and oral medications, and exercise to help manage their blood glucose levels,” says the American Diabetic Association. “When you make healthy food choices, you will improve your overall health and you can even prevent complications such as heart disease, some cancers, and hypertension.”

Talk to your health care provider to receive a healthy meal plan just for you.