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Learning To Eat Better

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Easton, PA

What are some good recipes out there? What’s safe to eat as a snack? I need to reinvest in myself at 65. I’ve always been a picky eater when it comes to what’s healthy, but I need a change. I like food to taste good. I do wish there were diabetic support groups in my area.

August 3, 2022
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Here are some tips for learning to eat better with diabetes:

1. Start With Small Changes:
- Begin by making small adjustments to your breakfast. This can set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

2. Healthy Eating
- Healthy eating helps balance blood sugar and manage weight, which is crucial for managing type 2 Show Full Answer

Here are some tips for learning to eat better with diabetes:

1. Start With Small Changes:
- Begin by making small adjustments to your breakfast. This can set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

2. Healthy Eating:
- Healthy eating helps balance blood sugar and manage weight, which is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes.

3. Mindful Eating:
- Practice mindful eating by focusing on the present moment and appreciating the physical and emotional experience of food. This includes:
- Acknowledging where the food was grown and who prepared it.
- Noticing food characteristics like sounds, colors, textures, and tastes.
- Eating without distractions.
- Eating smaller portions to prevent overeating.
- Taking small bites and chewing food completely.
- Eating slowly to recognize when you’re full.
- Eating around the same time every day.

4. Community Support:
- Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with diabetes. Sharing experiences and tips can be motivating and helpful.

5. Common Questions:
- Address common concerns such as managing morning blood sugar levels, feeling hungry after eating fruits and vegetables, and exploring diets like the ketogenic diet.

For more detailed information, you can visit the resources provided by DiabetesTeam:
- [Healthy Eating and Diabetes](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/resources/healthy-...)
- [Diabetes and Making Changes to How You Eat](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/resources/diabetes...)
- [3 Ways To Manage Diabetes Hunger](https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/resources/diabetes...)

These resources offer a wealth of information and community support to help you on your journey to better eating habits with diabetes.

July 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you for the suggestion

August 3, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

If you are looking for ideas, what, how much etc then you may want to take a look on the Atkin's website - www.atkins.com

On the first drop down "how it works" you can click on the "atkins 100" and have a read and look at their charts.

Atkins is not specific to diabetes but rather they advocate for weight loss through low carb eating. The Atkins 100 (diet) is so called because it designs a 100 carb a day diet, where you select foods from their various charts and "plug them in" to their program guide.

100 carb a day diet is "ideal" for excellent blood sugar control.

I used this as the basis of my diet and it has worked well for me for coming on 6 years now. While my diet is slightly more liberal (allow a maximum of 130 carbs a day), having someone figure broad groups of what I should be eating then providing lists of the portion sizes that would achieve that made any customization to suit "my tastes and preferences" super easy.

The (program) is free - it's a great resource if you are looking for "somewhere to start" - so worth taking a few minutes to check it out and see if it might work for you.

August 3, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

I like Hilo snacks from amazon. They only have 5 carbs per bag.

August 3, 2022

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