Healthy Eating Basics

Healthy eating is important for anyone who has diabetes. If you have diabetes and take medication, it's especially important that you ask your doctor or dietitian about balanced food combinations to maintain blood glucose levels. Here are some tips from the American Diabetes Association:

• Enjoy a variety of foods.
• Emphasize vegetables, fruit and cereals, breads and other grains made with whole-grains and fiber.
• Choose lower-fat dairy products, leaner meats and food prepared with little or no fat.
• Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular activity and healthy eating.
• Watch your salt, alcohol and caffeine intake.
• Include more fiber.
• Reduce your intake of fats and sugars.
• Eat meals and snacks at regular times.