A sample Meals for Diabetes

If you have diabetes you should follow a special diet. Here's a sample diabetic meal plan that is about 1,600 calories and 220 grams of carbohydrates. Remember to drink two glasses of 8 ounces of water with each meal.

Breakfast

(360 calories, 52.5 grams of carbohydrates)

1 slice of whole wheat toast with 1 teaspoon margarine
1/4 cup egg substitute or cottage cheese
1/2 cup of oatmeal
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 small banana

Lunch

( 535 calories, 75 grams of carbohydrates)

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

Dinner

( 635 calories , 65 grams of carbohydrates)

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

Snacks

( Each has 60 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates. Choose two a day. )

16 fat-free tortilla chips with salsa
1/2 cup sweetened chocolate pudding
1 ounce string cheese plus one small piece of fruit
3 cups of light popcorn