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Food
Eating well is one of life's greatest
pleasures. Having diabetes shouldnt
keep you from enjoying a wide variety of
foods including some of your favorites.
People with diabetes have the same
nutritional needs as anyone else. Learn
to plan your meals to help you manage
your diabetes, and you can thrive with
diabetes.

Featured Cookbook: Quick & Healthy

Recipes and Ideas, 3rd Edition (http://www.shopdiabetes.org/94-Quick-And-Healthy-Recipes-and-
Ideas-3rd-Edition.aspx?loc=food&source=dorgfood)

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tness/food/what-can-i-eat/) tness/food/planning-meals/) recipes/recipes/)

What Can I Eat? Planning Meals Recipes

(http://www.diabetes.org/food-
and- tness/food/what-can-i-
eat/)
Worried about feeling deprived? If
you have diabetes you can still
have great tasting food.
(http://www.diabetes.org/food-
and- tness/food/planning-
meals/)
Eating healthful foods doesnt
have to be dif cult. Take the guess
work out of what to eat using our
tips, recipes and sample meals
that your family will love.
(http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-
recipes/recipes/)
Eating healthful meals is an
essential part of managing
diabetes. All of our recipes use
healthful ingredients and cooking
techniques. Try the recipes and
our meal plans for healthier
eating.

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Explore: Food
Understanding Carbohydrates
(http://www.diabetes.org/food-and- tness/food/what-can-i-
eat/understanding-carbohydrates/)
How much and what type of carbohydrate containing
foods you eat makes a difference in managing
diabetes.
Making Healthy Food Choices
(http://www.diabetes.org/food-and- tness/food/what-can-i-
eat/making-healthy-food-choices/)
Learn the best and worst choices from each food
group, so youll know what to focus on for meals and
snacks.
Food Tips (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-
tness/food/what-can-i-eat/food-tips/)
Let us guide you with quick meal ideas, healthy snack
choices and tips for eating out.
Gluten-Free Diets (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-
tness/food/planning-meals/gluten-free-diets/)
An estimated 10% of people with type 1 diabetes also
have celiac disease.
Holiday Meal Planning (http://www.diabetes.org/food-
and- tness/food/planning-meals/holiday-meal-planning/)
Plan your holiday meals with some simple, healthy
ideas that will please the whole family.
Meal Planning for Vegetarian Diets
(http://www.diabetes.org/food-and- tness/food/planning-
meals/meal-planning-for-vegetarians/)
A vegetarian diet is a healthy option, even if you have
diabetes. Following a vegetarian diet can help to
prevent and manage diabetes.

Create Your Plate (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-

tness/food/planning-meals/create-your-plate/)
An easy way to plan your meals and keep your
carbohydrate intake about the same at every meal.

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