Be "sweet" to yourself – keep blood sugar levels in check
You can help manage your condition with these nutrition tips.
Breakfast is an important meal of the day – don't skip it! Eat on a regular basis instead of just one big meal.
Whole grains and fibre-rich food can help control your blood glucose levels.
Choose "low-sugar" and "sugar-free" foods, as snacks and beverages with high sugar content can cause your blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
High-sugar foods | Low-sugar or sugar-free alternatives |
Sugar, syrup, glucose, dextrose |
Artificial sweeteners |
Pop beverages and colas, chocolate syrup |
Diet sodas, water, cocoa powder |
Chocolate, fudge, cookies, candy bars |
Berries, plain crackers, sugar-free chewing gum |
Breakfast cereals containing a lot of sugar or honey |
Oatmeal or bran or oat-based cereals |
Jam, marmalade |
Low-sugar jam and marmalade |
Puddings or canned fruit in syrup |
Low-sugar or diet yogurt |
Increase your intake of plant-based protein foods and vegetables. It's easier than you think to add more of them to your diet! Enjoy nuts for snacks and add vegetables to make your favourite meals even tastier.
Limit fried and fatty foods. Choose low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, and meat alternatives such as beans and legumes; grill, barbecue or oven-bake your meat instead of frying; and cook with unsaturated oils such as olive, sunflower or corn oil instead of animal fats.
If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. Limit yourself to a maximum of 2 drinks per week and no more than 2 drinks per occasion to reduce your risk of alcohol-related harm.
If you're eating a healthy, balanced diet, then the occasional high-sugar treat won't hurt. Try to enjoy everything in moderation.
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