Learning to Eat Healthy: Diabetes Edition

Identify your top four motivations for change and outline a simple, time-bound plan for diabetes management, starting with one healthy meal per week and progressing toward additional goals with clear timelines.

Learn how diabetes changes dietary needs by examining the food pyramid, protein sources, fats, and carbohydrate sources, and how fiber and beverage choices impact blood sugar.

Compare protein sources, including red meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and beans, and carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and grains, noting saturated fats, fiber, and blood sugar effects for diabetes.

Learn to shop smarter for diabetes by decoding food terminology and reading nutrition labels to compare products. Practice with a virtual shopping trip to build a healthier, blood sugar-conscious diet.

Participate in a virtual shopping trip to compare nutrition facts like calories, carbs, fat, sodium, and sugars, choosing diabetes-friendly options and reducing prepackaged foods.

Master portion control for diabetes with a simple food tracker to set a baseline, then gradually reduce portions, keep evenly spaced meals, and limit snacks for a balanced diet.

Balance meals by filling half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with grains, and a quarter with protein, then bake, steam, or boil to limit fats and avoid frying.