PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
have the same
nutritional needs as anyone else. Along with exercise and medications, nutrition is important for good diabetes control. By eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, you can learn to thrive with diabetes.
Live Your Life
What you eat is one of the most important aspects of managing diabetes. Don't fight against good nutrition. Find tips and ideas to make healthful eating a part of your busy lifestyle.
What Can I Eat?
Knowing what to eat can be confusing. Everywhere you turn, there is a new report about what is or isn't good for you. Start with the basics to manage your diabetes.Carbohydrates and DiabetesFats and DiabetesRecharge with Diabetes SuperfoodsEating OutSweets and Desserts
My Food Advisor
Making healthy food choices doesn't have to be difficult. With My Food Advisortm making smart food choices is easier.
Explore
Search for foods and compare them to others to find the right choice for you. Not sure? Ask for healthier alternatives to get new meal ideas.
Recipe
Search recipes and save your favorites to your own recipe box.
Create Your Dish
Find out if what you're eating has too much carbohydrate or saturated fat or not enough fiber.
WEIGHT LOSS
Where to start
Losing weight and keeping it off is a real challenge for most people. Get the facts and make a plan that you can live with!
Read more about weight lossCOOKBOOKS
Looking for new recipes?
Simple ones with 4 ingredients or less? All-natural ones focusing on fresh ingredients? Or dessert recipes specifically for people with diabetes? Look no further than an ADA cookbook to match your lifestyle.
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Ask the NutritionistEATING RIGHT MESSAGE BOARD
You have diabetes. Does that mean no more eating what you like? Not necessarily. With an informed and sensible approach, you can still eat many of the things you've always enjoyed. In this forum, you can exchange diabetes-friendly recipes, tasty and healthy substitutes, or kitchen tips.
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