A diabetes diet can seem daunting at first. We can help! Start here and get the basic facts on a diabetic diet.
Diabetes Diet: The ADA's Recommendations
General Guidelines
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Diabetes Diet
If you're battling diabetes, eating right can save your life. Find resources to eat right here -- and scroll down for diabetic recipes!
Weight Control for Diabetics
The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Learn tips to help manage your weight.
Diabetes Diet Recommendations
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Major Food ComponentsStriking a delicate balance with carbohydrates and other need-to-know facts. Find out which food categories play an important role in the Diabetes Diet. -
Diabetic Exchange ListsThough most CDEs, doctors and nutritionists suggest carb counting, some people still use diabetic exchange lists to monitor their food intake. Find general rules and exchanges here. -
Diabetic Exchange DietFor exchange diet instructions and a food list, click here. -
The Glycemic IndexPeople are still arguing about the usefulness of the glycemic index, which ranks different foods according to how much they raise blood glucose. -
Weight ControlControlling your diet is a key to effectively managing diabetes. Learn tips from the ADA on how to get fit and stay slender here. -
Heart-Healthy DietsTips on keeping your carbohydrates fiber-rich and avoiding saturated fats.
The Low-Carb Argument
Carbohydrates: To eat or not to eat?
The ADA says 45% to 65% of a diabetic diet should be carbs; our experts disagree. Read more on the ADA's position and read our expert's opinions on the benefits of a low-carb diet.
Diabetes Recipes
Find Healthy & Delicious Meal Ideas!
We've listed the best ADA-approved and low-carb diabetes recipes just for you!
Confused by Nutrition Facts?
Learn How To Read Food Labels
The info on the back of food packages is great, but what does it mean? Learn how to decode food labels here!
Diabetes Diet Quizzes!
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Do you know your portion sizes?The key to almost any diet is moderation. Do you know how much food your supposed to be putting on your plate? Take our quiz and find out!
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