Does your insurance offer a "How to live with Diabetes" program? When my Mother was diagnosed we went to classes that explained what it is, along with a very thorough food plan. I admit it was boring as hell, but some of it was actually informative. As far as carbs go you should limit to a 1/3 cup per meal or fist size of whatever carb ie. potato, rice, pasta, etc., and switch to whole grain breads. Orange juice is limited to one 8oz. glass, sugar free/sugar substitute jams, peanut butter, light yogurt, proteins should be the size of a deck of cards. The meals are smaller but, they said you should integrate smaller snacks throughout the day. |