Diabetes Meal Plans
Low Carb Meal Planning for Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to knowing what to eat.
Focusing on the right diabetes diet is a crucial step in keeping your blood sugar levels in check, supporting weight loss, reducing medication dependency, and helping you feel your best.
In fact, diet and nutrition are the primary natural treatment strategy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes!
Here at DMP we cover a wide range of diet and nutrition topics specifically tailored for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Whether you're looking to learn more about carbohydrates and how they affect your blood sugar, how to start your diet plan, you're curious about the best beverages to drink, or want to explore the best low carb diabetes diet guidelines and tips, we've got you covered.
Here’s a glimpse of what you may find here:
Our goal is to empower you with practical, science-backed diabetes diet and nutrition information that you can use in your everyday life.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this is the go-to spot for trustworthy, easy-to-understand guidance on how to make dietary choices that support your health.
You’ll discover how to make lasting changes to your diet that can help lower blood sugar levels, improve A1c, and even reduce your dependence on medications.
If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you will appreciate simple explanations that take the confusion out of managing your diet, and gain confidence in your ability to take control of your blood sugar and health.
Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and not sure what all this talk about controlling blood sugar levels actually means?! It can be hard enough getting your head around what normal blood sugar is and when …
Are you a chocolate lover? Then, you may have wondered: can diabetics eat chocolate? The answer is yes – chocolate can be part of a diabetes friendly diet! So, importantly you’re about to …
If you want to optimize your type 2 diabetes or prediabetes health, understanding which sweeteners or sugar substitutes are safe and effective is crucial. With over 50 different types of sugars and …
Here you’ll find all the carb counts for different alcoholic beverages and we’ll cover all the intricate details about alcohol and diabetes. But no doubt the one burning question you want …
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood, which your body uses for energy. And they are connected to the foods you eat. When you go for a cholesterol test you will also have your …
Calories and carbohydrates are two words that get thrown around quite frequently when talking about nutrition and diabetes. A question we often hear is: “What is more important to manage my diabetes: …
Are there really foods that can help lower blood sugar levels? Well according to many studies, yes there are! The main influence on your blood sugar control comes from eating an overall healthy diet, …
In the realm of natural remedies, Gymnema sylvestre stands out for its potent anti-diabetic properties and ability to curb sugar cravings. This plant, revered in ancient Ayurvedic medicine, has …
Along your type 2 diabetes and prediabetes journey, you may have heard of an ingredient – maltodextrin; and wondered: does it raise blood sugar? It’s no wonder it’s confusing as …
Water is obviously the best hydration option for diabetics due to its zero calorie and sugar content. But, we understand that variety is the spice of life; and we know some people just can’t …
When it comes to regulating blood sugar, we often hear that coming up with breakfast ideas is a challenge. You may be wondering, if you’re sticking to a low carb diet plan, what kind of healthy …
From barrel-shaped pumpkins to yellow crooknecks, there are so many varieties of squash out there. But are any squash low carb? And are all squash diabetic-friendly? We’ve got answers (and fun …
It’s not uncommon for people with type 2 diabetes to have other health problems. We hear them all the time – weight gain, high blood pressure and cholesterol, inflammation, GERD, and the …
With type 2 diabetes we understand it can sometimes feel like your diet is restricted and there’s nothing left to eat. Or on the other hand it may be that your usual eating routine seems boring, …
As a diabetic, it’s important to be particularly mindful of your carbohydrate intake, as carbs have a direct impact on your blood sugar levels. One of the most popular breakfast choices …
If you have type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering if there are any alternatives to taking medication to control your blood sugar. The good news is, YES! Not only can you control type 2 diabetes …
Did you know that one of the most commonly asked questions we get is: how many carbs per day is best for a diabetic to eat? No doubt that’s why you’re here reading this as well, right? And …
If you’ve been looking for a prediabetic food list to help you control or reverse prediabetes, we can help. We’re proud to say that for the past decade, we’ve been helping people …
Whenever we meet with clients for the first time, we always ask them: “take me through a typical day” describing the foods they eat and meal patterns they follow. Often we hear something like this: …
Reader problem: “I need some advice on how to get things started. I know that I need to make changes to my diet, but I really don’t know how to start. I crave sugars so badly right now. I …
People with diabetes are more likely to have low levels of vitamin C. Having diabetic complications can also increase your need for vitamin C. And interestingly, if you have lower levels of vitamin C, …
When it comes to managing your blood sugar and A1c, being aware of the very low carb foods available, can help you choose foods on the run that you know won’t impact your numbers all too much. …
The best way to get enough fiber in your diet is to eat lots of whole grains…right? We hear this all the time. Grains may be marketed as an ideal source of fiber but they’re not only high in …
What is the best diabetic diet for weight loss? Ask 10 experts and you just might get 10 different answers! Look at the American Diabetes Association, weight watchers, or talk to a registered …
Kombucha has been the health-drink craze of the last decade or so, and there are plenty of reasons why. Beyond its fun, fizzy taste, kombucha boasts numerous health benefits like easing digestion, …
Some claim that snacking in between meals causes weight gain, higher blood sugar levels, and kick-starts a cycle of food cravings. But is this really true? The act of snacking itself isn’t …
Reducing carbohydrates helps improve anyones health, and for a type 2 diabetic it is one of the single best things you can do to lower glucose levels, improve a1c, and lose weight too. So we thought …
What are healthy carbohydrates for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? What are you supposed to be eating? Especially to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range? These are common …
If you’re wondering the best way to get started with a low carb diabetic diet, the simple answer is: JUST GET STARTED! You don’t have to know everything in order to get started. You don’t …
Everybody seems to have a different opinion on what separates the “healthy carbs” from the “unhealthy” ones, especially in the context of type 2 diabetes. Because of this, …
Carbs, carbs, carbs – they can be a big problem for many. If you’re a person with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the issue of carbs is in managing blood glucose and A1C. If you’re …
While there are various “diets” you could follow, research shows that a low carbohydrate diet works very well to help control blood sugar and A1c levels in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. …
We’re proud to say that since the launch of DMP back in 2015, we’ve been pioneering change in terms of dietary treatment of type 2 diabetes. Back then low carb diets were considered …
We recently covered whether a gluten free diet is good for type 2 diabetes and blood sugar. Strangely, many people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes automatically think that following a gluten free …
Many people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes automatically think that following a gluten-free diet is going to help their blood sugar levels. While it certainly can, unfortunately it’s not …
Keeping a good stock of low carb diabetic items in the pantry is the key to making stress free low carb meals. Even if you only have a few fresh vegetables on hand, your pantry supply means you can …
Here at Diabetes Meal Plans our diet philosophy focuses on a natural whole foods, lower carb approach. This is a scientifically proven diet and nutrition strategy that can help you gain control over …
If you’re following a low carb diet, you don’t have to eat low carb low fat snacks. It’s a natural consequence of reducing carbs that you would increase fat intake, along with …
If you’ve had a type 2 diabetes diagnosis for more than about 5 minutes, you may have come across some misguided nutrition advice stating that you can eat several hundred grams of carbohydrates every …
If there was a magical drink that could help boost metabolism and weight loss, cleanse & detox your liver, stimulate your digestive function, and even improve your skin, would that be the kind of …
