This allows the person to select a wide variety of meals with equivalent nutritional content. The following includes samples of a recommended meal pattern providing 1,500 Calories per day. The recommended meal plan is designed with a young child in mind and provides two snacks which are part of the daily meal plan. Implementing an individualized meal plan for diabetes management helps promote improved blood sugar control, improved blood lipid levels, and improved overall health and well-being. Consult a registered dietitian for an individualized meal plan for a person with diabetes.
Children require extra attention when it comes to diabetic meal planning.
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