DIABETES

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DIABETES & HEALTHY eating 1Food gives you the energy you need for healthy body changes most of the food you eat into a sugarcalled helps your cells get thesugar (glucose) you need forenergy. Insulin also helps keepyour blood sugar levels you have DIABETES , yourbody doesn t make insulin orenough insulin, or the insulin itmakes doesn t work though your insulin does not work right, healthy eating canhelp keep your blood sugar from becoming too high or too low.(glucose)2PPllaannnniinngg YYoouurr MMeeaallssHealthy eating includes planningyour meals, choosing healthyfoods, and watching your also includes balancing whatyou eat and how much you eatwith how active you doctor, DIABETES educator, or a dietitian will help you plan your you eat depends on:nnhow much you weigh

High-fiber foods Eating foods high in fiber helps control blood sugar. Fiber can also make you feel full, which helps you to eat less. High-fiber foods include:

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