Breakfast Cereal for Diabetes: Let’s Crunch Some Numbers
Are you wondering what breakfast cereal is okay for diabetes? You’re not alone! We’re constantly receiving comments such as: Without a doubt, many of us have become dependent on breakfast …
Type 2 Diabetes Lunch Ideas
A healthy lunch is an important part of your diabetic meal plan. But when it comes to choosing low carb options that don’t make your blood sugar levels go up dramatically, you may be …
Glucerna for diabetes: Nutrition facts and research
You can barely walk through a grocery store without seeing dozen of products aimed specifically at type 2 diabetics. Power bars, protein drinks, weight loss aids, and meal replacement shakes line the …
Sample Menu for Type 2 Diabetes
*21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge™: Your challenge task is at the bottom of this page. Here at Diabetes Meal Plans we encourage a low carb diet because research shows it outperforms any other diet …
Can Diabetics Eat Tomatoes?
Tomatoes have been a topic of lighthearted debate for a long time…are they a fruit or are they a vegetable? Technically, tomatoes are classified both fruits and veggies, so both sides get to walk away …
Is Tofu Good for Diabetes?
Tofu is a high-protein soy product that is popular among vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. But you may be wondering is tofu good for diabetes? Will it influence your blood sugar? And what …
Protein Intake and Diabetes
Protein is a much needed nutrient that makes up the structure of your entire body. But when it comes to type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering if you need to alter your protein intake. The short answer …
How To Reduce A1C
Today’s reader question: My A1c is high and I need help or suggestions to lower it. I’m feeling so frustrated, please help?! Without a doubt, knowing how to reduce A1c is incredibly …
Does Vinegar Lower Blood Sugar?
How Can Vinegar Potentially Help You? Research shows vinegar may help: How Does Vinegar Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels? Researchers still aren’t exactly clear on how vinegar helps. What they do know is …
Is Green Tea Good For Diabetes?
There are 2 topics that interest me more than most things, they are inflammation and diabetes. I’d heard that green tea was good for diabetes and in reducing inflammation, so I decided to dig …
Is Avocado Good For Diabetics?
Over the years many people have come to fear avocados. I think this largely comes from the weight loss/ low fat industry pushing us not to eat fat because the common thinking is that we’ll end …
Chia Seeds and Diabetes
Chia seeds are one of those foods that’s been proclaimed to be a ‘superfood’. And the topic of chia seeds and diabetes seems to come up frequently with questions such as: These are …
Do You Have A Problem With High Blood Sugar In The Morning? Try this…
It is very important to keep a rein on blood sugar as best as you can. But one of the things that people often get into a panic about is their morning blood sugar. Shouldn’t it be lower in the …
Type 2 Diabetic Diet Basics: Best Strategy to Lower Blood Sugar With Diet
So you’ve had type 2 diabetes a while but you still can’t determine the diabetic diet basics and what’s best to eat to lower blood sugar and A1c. Or perhaps you’re newly …
Busting The Myths About Foods High In ‘Bad’ Cholesterol!!
I did my Nutrition Masters thesis surrounding the topic of heart disease and inflammation. I really wanted to do it on a topic directly related to type 2 diabetes, but at the time this project was the …
High Cholesterol Levels on a Low Carb Diet
Many people are concerned about getting high cholesterol levels on a low carb diet. After all, we’ve all become accustomed to hearing that we should cut down on eating fat to lower cholesterol, not …
Can People with Diabetes Eat Sausage?
You can roast a sizzling sausage around a peaceful campfire or snack on a hearty bratwurst in the hustle and bustle of a thriving German festival. Sausages are a versatile and well-loved way to eat …
Best Blood Sugar Monitors: Most Accurate According to Science
When you purchase a blood sugar monitor, you want to feel like you’ve purchased the best, a monitor that is most accurate and gives you a meaningful blood sugar reading. But it’s not …
Soybeans and Diabetes: Healthy or Not?
Soy products are everywhere these days. And they do provide a vegetarian protein source, regardless of whether you’re vegan or vegetarian. From soy milk to classic tofu, it’s hard to keep …
Milk and Diabetes: A closer look at the best options
Like all individual foods in our diet, there’s often debate about whether they are good or bad for our health – and milk doesn’t escape this analysis. When it comes to milk and diabetes, you …
Blood Sugar vs Blood Glucose: What is the Difference?
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’ve likely come across a variety of terms that can be a little confusing—especially when you start reading articles, …
Mayonnaise for Diabetes: A Good or Bad Choice?
Sometimes the best part of a meal isn’t the main course itself, but all the trimmings. Think about a juicy hamburger. It wouldn’t be complete without a fresh slice of tomato, a few rings …
The Value Of Feasting On Fish (It Improves Diabetes!)
Fish is generally considered a very healthy food source. And when it comes to type 2 diabetes, this is certainly the case as well. Read on to discover why you should eat fish, the nutrition it …
Shrimp and Diabetes
From an elegant tray of shrimp cocktail at a party to a row of grilled shrimp at a backyard barbecue, there are so many ways for seafood lovers to enjoy this classic crustacean, even with diabetes. …
Noodles for Diabetes: Facts & Recipes
Do you pine over pasta? Do you rave over ravioli? Will you spiral without spaghetti? You’re not alone. And while traditional noodles are not the best option for diabetes. You’re also …
Best Flour To Use If You’re Diabetic?
When it comes to flours, making the right choice is very important to blood sugar control. So we’ve gathered some great info here for you to use in your diabetes friendly kitchen and menu …
Low Carb Diet with Diabetes: History, Facts & Real Results
Here at Diabetes Meal Plans, we have been encouraging people to eat a low carb diet with diabetes, for years. We consider ourselves pioneers in the field, because when we started sharing this …
Inspiring Diabetes Success Stories
With type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, one of the most important recommendations is to change your diet and lifestyle. Although changing your diet and lifestyle can seem really scary, many people have …
Doug’s Kitchen Adventures Yield Great Results
Meet Doug – a motivated member who has embraced home cooking and loves sharing his meals with us on Instagram. Today Doug is here to share his experience as a member, the results from his …
Margaret Finally Lowers Fasting Blood Sugar Levels
Meet Margaret – a recent participant of the 21 Day Lower Blood Sugar Challenge and now a VIP Member. Tell us a bit about yourself and lifestyle. Diabetes has always been a part of my life. My …
Is A Low Fat Or Low Carb Diabetic Diet Best?
I apologize up front that this info is long winded – but I am very passionate about this subject. ;) For decades dietary guidelines and health organizations have been recommending we eat a low …
Sugar Free Drinks For Diabetes: Get the Facts
What are sugar free drinks? Beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks, are often packed to the brim with added sugar, so any sugar free alternative is automatically healthier…right? Well …
Leg Cramps with Diabetes: Causes & Solutions
Leg cramps with diabetes – have you suffered those? Ouch!! Muscle cramps can be a huge pain…literally! While these cramps are common enough in the general population, they are even …
Diabetic Candy: A Review of Your Options
Is there such a thing as diabetic candy? Well, some food brands would tell you yes. And in a sense of the word, they are telling the truth. There certainly are diabetic-friendly candy options that you …
Cottage Cheese for Diabetes: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits
If you enjoy the creamy rich texture of cottage cheese but have been wondering whether it’s suitable for diabetes, read on to discover the nutrition facts and health benefits. What is Cottage …
Type 2 Diabetes and Yogurt: Can You Eat It?
Did you know that yogurt is a protein, carbohydrate and fat? And in terms of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, yogurt can make a great addition to your diet, if you choose wisely. Read on to discover …
What Is A Complex Carbohydrate?
In a previous post, we covered simple carbohydrates. The short of it is that a simple carbohydrate is a short chain of sugar that doesn’t require digestive processing. This means it uptakes into the …
Is Sugar Alcohol Bad For Diabetes?
We often get people ask us how sugar alcohols affect diabetes and it’s a great question. Because some have no effect, while for you, some sugar alcohols might be bad. Read on as we explore …
Benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre for Diabetes
There are some supplements that can provide added support to help you manage your type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and gymnema sylvestre is one such natural substance. It has the capacity to help lower …
Fenugreek for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
If you’re looking for an herbal supplement that can help lower blood sugar, boost heart health and improve metabolism – look no further, fenugreek provides a whole range of health-boosting …