For further informa on contact the person who gave you this leaflet or: 

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton Keighley BD20 6TD Tel: 01535 294758/294857 (direct lines) If you require this leaflet in other languages or formats please telephone the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01535 294019 Title: Eating Well with Diabetes Issue Date: November 2018 Review Date: November 2021 Author: Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

Enjoy a variety of foods.   Aim for 6‐8 glasses of fluid.  Water, tea and coffee all count.  Limit fruit juice and smoothies to 150ml 

per day.  Cut down on added sugar.  Use sugar free drinks e.g. diet /zero/ no added sugar.  Reduce foods high in fat, sugar and calories.  Eat less o en and in small amounts e.g. crisps, biscuits, 

cakes, takeaways, fried foods and pastries.    Be smart with snacks.  Watch the por on size and choose from natural or low calorie yoghurts, 

unsalted nuts, seeds, fruits or vegetables.    Opt for unsaturated  fats or oil, eg olive or rapeseed oil.  Aim to use no more than 1 teaspoon of oil per person per meal.  Cut down on salt and salty foods ‐ use herbs ands spices to add extra flavour.  Check food labels and 

choose those with less salt.  Limit your alcohol intake to 14 units a week.  Spread this over a week with 1‐2 alcohol free days .  One 

unit is half a small glass of wine, 25 ml of spirit  or half a pint of standard strength beer.  Don’t forget to keep ac ve ‐ it helps to manage your diabetes.  Ac vity encourages your muscles to 

use glucose and helps your insulin to work more effec vely.  Aim for 150 minutes of moderate intensity ac vity per week. 

Tips for a healthy lifestyle

Foods containing carbohydrates include:

The amount of these foods eaten has the biggest affect on blood  glucose levels. Whole grain and higher fibre versions of starchy carbohydrates can improve blood glucose control .  These have  a lower glycaemic index ( G.I.) and release their glucose more slowly. 

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Added  Sugar  Natural Sugars 

Cakes  Fruit  Beans  Potato 

Biscuits  Milk  Bread  Len ls 

Sweets  Plain Yoghurt  Crackers/Crispbreads  Pasta 

Chocolates    Breakfast cereal  Rice 

Ice Cream       

Starchy Carbohydrates  

Eating Well with Diabetes

The foods in colour contain carbohydrates. They digeacross the day to help manag

Eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily

One portion is : 1 apple, banana , pear or orange A handful of berries or grapes A tablespoon of dried fruit 3 heaped tablespoons of vegetables A dessert bowl of salad 150ml glass of pure juice Eat plenty of vegetables to increase your fibre intake and reduce your risk of other disease. Vegetables and salads can be eaten in unlimited amounts.

Eat 2 to 3 portions of protein daily 1 portion of meat or fish is the size of the palm of the hand.

1 portion of beans/lentils is 3 to 4 tablespoons.

Have 2 portions of oily fish weekly,

eg salmon, mackerel, sardines. 

Eat less red and processed meat Choose lean meats or poultry. Remove fat and skin and cook with less fat or oil e.g. grilling, steaming, baking and slow cooking.

Reduce foods high in fat , salt, sugar and calories

Eating too much may cause you to gain weight and may mean you eat less of the healthier food.

est into glucose (energy). You can spread these foods ge your blood glucose levels.

Dairy alternatives include milks or other products, fortified with calcium, made from oat, soya, rice, coconut and nuts e.g. almond and hazelnut.

Have 2 to 3 portions of lower fat dairy foods each day A portion is 200ml (1/3 pint) of milk, 1 small yogurt or a small match box size piece of cheese (30g).

Choose healthier carbohydrates High fibre and wholegrain foods help prevent constipa-tion and keep you full for longer.

Cut down on foods low in fibre such as white bread and highly processed cereals, for example rice crispies and corn flakes.

Eat some starchy foods Choose from: Porridge, bran flakes, wheat biscuits, muesli with no added sugar, granary or seeded bread and new or sweet potatoes.

One portion for a meal is: 2 handfuls of cereal 2 wheat biscuits Fist–size amount / 100g (4oz) of cooked rice or pasta Fist-size amount of potato

2 slices of wholegrain bread

1 medium chapatti

Oils and spreads Choose unsaturated fats and use in small amounts e.g. olive oil, vegetable or rapeseed oil.