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Basics of a Diabetes Meal Plan

By Rachel Martin

One of the biggest concerns for people newly diagnosed with diabetes is, "What can I eat?" Here you'll find the answer to that question and more, with simple tips and advice to eat healthfully with diabetes and form a meal plan that will work for you.

Basics of a Diabetes Meal Plan

Basics of a Diabetes Meal Plan

Everyone needs to eat a certain numbers of calories to survive. Eat more than you need and you gain weight; eat less (or burn more) than you need and you lose weight. It sounds simple, but how many calories do you really need?

Calorie needs depend on gender, age, height, activity level, current weight, and the number of calories your body burns at rest.

For instance, a 35-year-old 150-pound woman who is 5 feet tall and does not exercise needs about 1,500 to 1,600 calories per day to maintain her weight. If she eats more than that each day, she will gain weight. If she eats less or exercises more, she will lose weight.

How many calories do you currently eat per day? For a few days, keep track of everything you eat and drink, look at the food label, and record the calorie amounts. Are you eating more calories than you need?

Find out how many calories you need each day by using the calorie estimator.

Calorie Estimator

USDA Nutrient Database


massage15 says:
My A1C is 5.2 and the 2md hr of my 3hr glucose tolerance test was 180. My doctor says I am early sta...... more
My A1C is 5.2 and the 2md hr of my 3hr glucose tolerance test was 180. My doctor says I am early stage of Type 2 my dietitian says she thinks I might be early Type 1 and should get further testing and cut gluten out to see if there is a connection..should I see an endocrinologist?
 

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massage15 wrote:

My A1C is 5.2 and the 2md hr of my 3hr glucose tolerance test was 180. My doctor says I am early stage of Type 2 my dietitian says she thinks I might be early Type 1 and should get further testing and cut gluten out to see if there is a connection..should I see an endocrinologist?

8/25/2010 10:21:53 AM Report Abuse
sylviagarcia021 wrote:

So I am writing down what I eat and I try to be at the Gym and excercise an hour a day 5-6 days a week. How can I lower my A1C?

8/23/2010 11:54:02 PM Report Abuse
sylviagarcia021 wrote:

I was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. My A1C was 6.4 and the two hour fastening came back at 218. One doctor tells me I am Pre Diabetic due to the A1C and the other says I am Diabetic. I am a "newby" I was not given any pills or insulin, I guess I barely crossed over the line to where I can still control it. I still cannot believe I have Diabetes.... I need someone to talk too that already has Diabetes...maybe that will help me.

8/23/2010 11:52:59 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

IM TYPE 2 FOR 5 YRS AND 34 YRS OLD. I'VE TRIED ALOT OF THINGS. EXCERCISE IS THE BEST THING TO DO. FOODS, I KNOW ITS HARDER. ITS HARD TO FIND SOMETHING THATS GOOD FOR AND TASTE GOOD TOO. HOPEFULLY I'VE FOUND THE ANSWER ON THIS WEBSITE. I DO ALSO HAVE RE-OCCURING URINE INFECTIONS. THE DOCTOR SAYS ITS BECAUSE MY SUGAR IS TOO HIGH. DOES ANYONE HAVE THIS SAME SITUATION BEING DIABETIC? HELP!! ANY OTHER NATURAL PILLS I CAN TAKE TO HELP WITH THIS? SOMEONE TOLD ME ALOE VERA PILLS.

8/14/2010 11:34:23 AM Report Abuse
lmonson3100 wrote:

for everyone that is confused about what to eat - at the top of the page is a square "What to Eat" click on it and just click on "NEXT" to go to another page. There is your list of foods and helpful information. This magazine is great!

7/2/2010 11:30:44 AM Report Abuse
ferguson.peggy wrote:

Anyone who says they can keep their sugars under control I want to see them in heaven.My sugar this morning was 116--- after I ate a bowl of raisin bran it went to 220.I have not found my doctor's quantity of insulin sufficient either (Novalog 70/30).Same lately in hosp. on a salt free/diabetic diet.Anyone on insulin should be able to tell when their sugar is out of control by sweating & hot flashes.I am 77 & diabetic 2 since 1980.I've been on insulin app. 3 yrs. now plus a drug.

5/24/2010 11:41:35 AM Report Abuse
hummershome@gmail,com wrote:

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your website and magazine. I am a type ii for about 8 months now and have learned more from you than any 'classes' or support groups. I thought I would never eat potatoes or pasta or dessert again and you have shown me how to still enjoy eating, lower my A1c AND lose weight! Also, love that your recipes are ONLY one page for easily manageability. Again thanks for the excellent job. hmrlvr

5/17/2010 12:32:48 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

T-Tapp Carb busting (diabetic) hoedown lowers blood sugars real quick. Worked for me 160 to 112. I'm still trying to figure this all out but I ate a few things that send me high and it didn't happen.

4/18/2010 04:37:31 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

exercise and diet. NO SWEETS.

4/14/2010 02:47:20 PM Report Abuse
kimberlyattoe wrote:

If you have an ipod touch there is an application called track 3 that you can download for 6 dollars and it keeps track of your carbs and calorie and fat intake all you do is type in what you have eaten. Also keeps track of your medication, and exercise. You can also down load and print off the info so you can take it with you to your doctor. This has helped me greatly. My blood sugars have greatly improved. Hope this helps

4/14/2010 09:28:37 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I am a type II diabetic for the last 15 years. At this time in my life, my sugars are out of control or I should say I am managing my diabetes poorly. Any word of advise to keep it from going out of control. Thanks. I am 52m. I have severe ED/impoence problem as well. Any home made remedies can help me? Thanks. I am also looking for a widow in her 40's. salimdost@gmail.com

4/13/2010 05:17:07 PM Report Abuse
calmepat1 wrote:

How many carbs aday should i have for a 1600 cal diet a day? I am new type 2 diabetic. I am 51 years old.

4/4/2010 06:06:33 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I guess that it's easier to give advice to others, instead of listening to ourselves. GIGY67 to get that number down YOU NEED TO EXERCISE and EAT RIGHT. I know because six months ago mine was 6.2 down from 8.3 and I did a 3 month stint of eating right and exercising...well, fell off the wagon, it went to 8.0...so, back to exercising and eating right. Hope this helps

4/4/2010 08:57:42 AM Report Abuse
gigy67 wrote:

I am 18yrs old about 1 1/2yrs ago, i got very sick in ICU for days and i was told that i had type 1 diabetes and my last A1C level was 9.6 can someone give me some tips to lower that??

3/18/2010 07:21:51 AM Report Abuse
tracefancountrygirl wrote:

Any help I can get, I am 38, pregnant and now they think I may be Type II and not just gestational. I am on gliberide now but still having high fasting sugars. I was just told to go on an ADA 2100 cal 3 meal 2 snack diet. I do not know where to begin.

3/17/2010 02:54:41 PM Report Abuse
beathome wrote:

I am 77 and need a diet plan for a women with type two diabetes and my blood sugars are always higher in the morning why is this ? I can be down in weight and blood sugar is high I can be up in weight and blood sugaris low why is this? 2-24-2010 2:40 PM

2/24/2010 04:41:06 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

i have type 2 and i can not get it down whei i do it back up . up dawn up down why if i eat fish it gos up if i eat a pie it gos down i use 80 unt of lints in one day i get up with 156 then 2 hrs latter in go's down i work out a loot i way 259 next week i will be 245 i eat 6 time a day hyow gan i keep about 135 then i fell good hay have a good day or week

2/23/2010 12:03:10 PM Report Abuse
ejprenatt wrote:

could i please get a diet for type 2 diabetes . i am 74 yrs old and still active.but my sugar readings are ghoing up. i am still working ,need help to stay active. eva ejprenatt@zoominternet .net

2/20/2010 08:25:34 AM Report Abuse
gcb5281 wrote:

My Husband has high potasium and we both have type 2 diabetes, can you suggest a menu for me

1/21/2010 11:01:35 PM Report Abuse
boboraggie wrote:

Please send me a standard diabetic diet to follow for a man going throughn chemo trearments with diabetes type two

1/10/2010 11:01:26 AM Report Abuse

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