Your doctor or diabetes educator can teach you how to do this. Just about any food can be part of a healthy diet. High fat foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Too much food can cause weight gain and being overweight increases the risks of diabetes. People with diabetes must learn to balance how much and how often they eat the foods that they love, in order to keep their blood sugar in a healthy range.
Dietitians help people with diabetes learn how food and exercise affect their blood sugar.
Speak with your doctor. Ask to speak with a Diabetes Educator. These are usually nurses or dietitians who specialize in teaching people about diabetes. The material contained in this document was prepared to provide basic information. Questions concerning its application to your particular case should be directed to your physician.