Fats should be limited to about 1-2 servings per meal. One serving of fat would be one teaspoon of butter, margarine, oil or mayonnaise. If light products are used, you may use a tablespoon. Meal planning can be challenging, but the Guide for Healthy Eating table below may help you. Artificial sweeteners, such as Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, and AcesulfameK, are often used to help limit calories and carbohydrate in the diet.
Alcohol can either raise or lower the blood sugar.
It is important that you never drink alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach. If you take medication for blood sugar control, be sure to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol. Another important consideration is sodium intake. The ADA recommends that people with diabetes limit sodium intake to about 2400 mg per day or about 800 mg per meal. It is important to eat your meals around the same times every day and the same portions.