Diabetic Nutrition tips:

• Walking or another physical activity is a great addition to a healthy eating plan because it will help you lose weight even faster and improve your overall health. Always ask your doctor before beginning a major exercise program.
• Low- or no-calorie sweeteners are fine for everyone to use as a substitute for sugar. These sweeteners do not affect blood sugar.
• Diabetics can consume alcohol in moderation, unless they are on medications that require avoiding it. Moderation is defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.
• Weight loss is very important to diabetic nutrition, but it's important to lose weight sensibly. Aim for half a pound to a pound of weight loss per week.
• It is important to eat regularly when you have diabetes to keep your blood sugar on a more even level. You may find that eating smaller meals helps keep your condition in check. Whole grains are a great choice because they increase blood sugar more slowly, putting less stress on the body.
• There are so many great things you can eat even if you have diabetes. Consult some diabetic cookbooks for more information on the wonderful and healthy things you can cook for yourself and your family. You should also consider talking to a nutritionist about meal plans that will make everyone in the family happy to accept a diabetic nutrition plan.