www.cpmc.org/learning learning about your health i Beyond Medicine. Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes What Can I Eat? Many people think that having diabetes requires a special diet. The diabetes diet, however, is a healthy, enjoyable one, and suitable for the entire family. Learning what you can eat and how different foods affect your body is important. Although food is not the only factor that raises glucose, your food choices have a significant impact on your glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and, of course, your overall …

Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes - 3 - Fats Added to Foods Butter, margarine Cream cheese Cream, half & half Salad dressings, oil Gravies, cream sauces Sour cream Use Healthful Fats: Do not aim for a “fat free” diet. A small amount of fat at each meal makes it tastier and helps to control hunger between meals. Choose monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, olives, nuts, seeds and avocado. 3. Be Careful with Alcohol: Drink alcohol only when your diabetes is controlled and with your health care provider’s approval. Drink in moderation, not more than one drink a couple of times a week, and never on an empty stomach. Alcohol can interfere with some diabetes medications and insulin and put you at risk for low glucose. 4. Reduce Your Sodium Intake: A low sodium diet may help to control your blood pressure. Be aware of foods with high sodium content such as canned goods, cured or pickled foods and seasonings (soy sauce, garlic salt). A “low sodium” item has under 140 mg of sodium per serving. The American Heart Association recommends having less than 2300 mg of sodium total per day.

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