Diabetic Sample Meal Plan for Diabetes

Breakfast (360 calories, 52.5 grams carbohydrate)

• 1 slice toasted whole wheat bread with 1 teaspoon margarine
• 1/4 cup egg
• substitute or cottage cheese1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 small banana

Lunch
(535 calories, 75 grams carbohydrate)

• 1 cup vegetable soup with 4-6 crackers
• 1 sandwich (2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 ounce low-fat cheese, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise)
• 1 small apple

Dinner
(635 calories, 65 grams carbohydrate)

• 4 ounces broiled chicken breast with basil and oregano sprinkled on top
• 2/3 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup cooked carrots
• 1 small whole grain dinner roll with 1 teaspoon margarine
• Tossed salad with 2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing
• 4 unsweetened canned apricot halves or 1 small slice of angel food cake.