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A good diet is crucial for the long-term management of your diabetes. What you eat, the timing of your meals, snacks, and portion sizes are all factors that influence your blood sugar levels.
Here are some basic dietary recommendations for someone with type 2 diabetes:
It is always recommended to consult a healthcare professional or a dietitian for a personalized plan.
Recommendations:
Eat three meals at regular times and avoid skipping meals.
Cook at home as often as possible using minimally processed ingredients.
Diversify your meals with a wide variety of foods.
Reduce your sodium (salt) intake.
Favor foods high in fiber.1
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Meal Components:
Include fiber in your diet and prioritize starchy foods
- Recommended foods: fruits (in moderation), vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains
- Fiber helps slow carbohydrate absorption and improve blood sugar management.Consume lean proteins
- Recommended foods: skinless chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, low-fat dairy products
- Proteins help maintain muscle mass and stabilize blood sugar levels.Choose healthy fats
- Recommended foods: olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel)
- Unsaturated fats can help improve lipid profiles and protect the heart.Spread out meals and snacks throughout the day
- Eating small, regular meals can help maintain stable blood sugar levels.Limit salt intake
- Reducing salt consumption can help manage blood pressure, which is often a concern for people with diabetes.Drink enough water
- Staying hydrated helps maintain overall health and can aid in blood sugar control.2
Ressources
Here is a comprehensive dietary guide from the Quebec government for people with diabetes: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/fichiers/2019/19-215-02F.pdf
Diabetes dietary management: https://www.diabete.qc.ca/le-diabete/la-gestion-du-diabete/alimentation/
Ressources to effectively manage your diabetes: https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition---fitness
Tools to help you track your diabetes : https://www.coffreaoutilsdiabete.ca/
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“L'alimentation de la personne vivant avec le diabète." Diabète Québec, https://www.diabete.qc.ca/le-diabete/la-gestion-du-diabete/alimentation/lalimentation-de-la-personne-diabetique/. Accessed July 11th 2024.
“Manger sainement chez les personnes diabétiques."Diabetes Canada, https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/media/Managing-My-Diabetes/Healthy_Eating_African_Caribbean_French.pdf. Accessed July 11th 2024.
Written by Dr. Estelle Tran, MD
Reviewed by Dr. Samantha Kronish, MD, Family Physician
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