Eat to Live

Does what you eat affect your diabetes? Yes! Obesity and type 2 diabetes among adults and children are on the rise, because we’re eating foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories and not getting enough exercise. The Eat to Live section shares advice to help you eat healthier and keep your diabetes under control, too.

Step 2: Change Your Eating Habits
To control your blood sugar level and lose necessary weight, the food on your plate will have to change. Don’t think of it as a diet, but a healthier way to eat

• Know what to eat, when to eat and why you should eat it.
  • Learn the Basics of Eating
  • Focus on Fruits
  • Vitamin-Filled Vegetables
  • Go Lean with Protein
  • Calcium-Rich Foods
  • Whole-Grain Goodness
     
• Learn how to shop smart and eat smarter.
  • Portion Control: The Key to Healthy Eating
  • Nutrition Labels 101
  • How Many Calories Do I Need?
    
    
• Beware of the pitfalls when eating at home, at work or on the run.
  • The Sweet Truth About Sugar
  • Avoid Work Weight Gain
  • Eat Fast and Healthy
  • Smart Fast Food Choices by Meal (PDF)
  • Smart Fast Food Choices by Restaurant (PDF)
• Try these delicious and good-for-you diabetes-friendly recipes.
  • Festive Meal Plan: A List of Foods for Diabetics to Eat
  • Video l How to Make Banana Pudding