Eating and Diabetes

You can take good care of yourself and your diabetes by learning

    * what to eat

    * how much to eat

    * when to eat

Making wise food choices can help you

    * feel good every day

    * lose weight if you need to

    * lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other problems caused by diabetes

Healthful eating, along with physical activity and, if needed, diabetes medicines, helps keep your blood glucose in your target range. The diabetes target range is the level suggested by diabetes experts for good health. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target.