Low Carb Diet for Type 2 Diabetes: The evidence
Did you know that back in 2015 the American Diabetes Association was recommending people with type 2 diabetes eat 75 grams of carbohydrates per meal? Here at DMP, we were quite the opposite, we were …
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.
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