Diabetic Weekly Menus

A diabetic diet need not be boring. When to eat, how much to eat and what to eat are critical points to consider. With sensible meal planning a reasonable diet plan can be worked to control blood glucose levels. It need not be unpalatable or uninteresting.

Benefits of proper meal planning are:

Controlled blood sugar/insulin
Weight management
Controlled blood sugar
Reduction of medicines
Controlled blood pressure
Controlled cholesterol and triglycerides
Less frustration
Proper portions
Less likelihood of skipping meals

Sticking to practical food choices can make a difference to your blood glucose and insulin levels. Meals need not be bland. The most important consideration is that there should be a mix of carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats.

Each diabetic menu makes sure of adequate carbohydrates to discourage high glucose levels. The calorie totals range from 1200-1500 per day. Snacks should be had at 2 to 3 hour intervals.

Here are some typical suggestions:

Day 1

Breakfast:

A 2 oz. bran muf

Half cup blueberries

1 cup fat- free milk

Snack:

1 small banana

Lunch:

1 small whole wheat pitta

2 oz. breast of turkey

Lettuce and tomato

2 teaspoons mustard