Managing diabetes means managing your blood sugar level. In the US, millions of people of all ages are diagnosed with pre-diabetes and diabetes, with an unfortunate increase of diabetes prevalence with age affecting our elderly population.

Eating well is one of the primary things you can do to help control blood sugar levels and manage diabetes. It is important to keep blood glucose levels within normal limits to reduce the risk of complications associated with chronic hyperglycemia, such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, foot damage and kidney damage. While there isn’t one specific “diabetes diet.” a Registered Dietitian (RD) can work with you to design a meal plan that’s tailored to your specific needs giving you the guidelines of what kinds of foods to eat at meals and for snacks and how much food to have. Monitoring carbohydrate intake, whether by carb counting or experience-based estimation, remains a key strategy for managing blood glucose levels. Specific goals include providing resources and education on healthy foods, portion control and scheduling.

Start today by getting the help you need to control your blood glucose levels. We will provide you the tools and skills you need for a life-long weight management and good nutrition to manage diabetes and help those with prediabetes reduce the risk of developing the disease.