A typical day's diet for someone with diabetes
Breakfast:
Bowl of porridge made with semi skimmed milk or 2 slices of wholemeal toast with marmalade
Mid morning snack:
A banana
Lunch:
Granary bread sandwich with ham, tomato and lettuce. Fresh fruit salad
Afternoon snack:
One low fat yoghurt or some berries
Dinner:
Grilled chicken breast with vegetables and new potatoes. Small bowl of ice cream (not low-fat) for pudding
Top tip
It is essential that people with diabetes take regular physical exercise as well as eating a healthy, balanced diet. Diabetes UK recommends you do at least 30 mins of physical activity five times a week. You should do enough to leave you at least slightly out of breath. Consult your GP before embarking on any new physical activity.
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For more information on diabetes in our health section, visit www.goodtoknow.co.uk/health/127054/Diabetes
Log on to www.diabetes.org.uk for more information and advice or call their lo-cost careline on 0845 120 2960.
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Margaret, 8 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
Thank you for the excellent information. I will visit this website every day to make sure that i am eating the correct foods for my diabetes.