Ways to control your diet

1. Making healthy food choices
2. Use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar
3. When eating out plan ahead and choose wisely (most restaurants have a low carb option on their menu)

4. Reading food labels to monitor sugar/carbohydrate intake

5. Cook at home with diabetes friendly recipes.
(http://www.diabetes.org/nutrition-and-recipes)

6. Limit fat, salt and sugar intake.

7. Eat more fiber and lean protein.

8. Grill, steam, roast or broil instead of frying foods.

9. Limit the serving sizes of meat to the size of the palm of your hand and try to keep vegetables and carbohydrates to the amount you could fit in your cupped hand.

10. Try eating slowly it may make you feel full with less food.

11. You should eat three meals a day at the same time and same amount each day to keep your blood sugar regular.

12. If you snack try to snack at the same time each day.

13. Talk to a dietitian if you have problems coming up with a diabetes friendly diet.