DIET FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES This Diet is Low in Sweets and Refined Grains, Low in Saturated Fats and Trans Fats. It Focuses on Eating Regular Meals; Including Low Glycemic Index Foods … Glycemic Index (GI): The glycemic index is a scale that ranks foods by how much they raise blood sugar levels. The higher the glycemic index of a food, the more it raises your blood sugar levels. The goal is to include low GI foods in your diet; the food GIshould be less than 55. Complete GIlists can be found on the internet or in book stores. Tips …

Food Labels •Read food labels carefully. Try to reduce your fat intake and your sugar intake. •Remember that labels list ingredients in descending order by weight. •Avoid products listing enriched wheat (white) flour, sugar, glucose, fructose or any other form of sugar as one of the first 3 ingredients. Fibre •Increase fiber in your diet by eating more whole grain foods, vegetables, fruits and legumes. These foods also contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and have a lower glycemic index. Low glycemic index foods will help to keep your blood sugar levels in the target range. They will also make you feel fuller faster and longer and will help to lower cholesterol levels. Salt - Tips to reduce salt (”Sodium”) in your diet High blood pressure may also be present with your diabetes. Limiting how much salt you eat can help keep your blood pressure low. •Decrease the amount of salt you add during cooking and reduce salt in recipes. •Before adding salt at the table, taste first. •Try seasoning your food with (salt-free) herbs, spices and garlic. Lemon juice brings out the natural saltiness of foods. •Avoid processed foods that are high in salt (sodium chloride) such as canned or packaged foods and condiments such as mustard. •Watch for “Na” (sodium) on food labels. Chips, pretzels, and other such snacks are very high in salt. •Avoid cured meats such as ham, bacon, bologna and salami. •Check with your physician before using salt substitutes.

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