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One of the most challenging aspects of managing diabetes is meal planning. Work closely with the doctor and dietician to design a meal plan that maintains near-normal blood glucose levels. The meal plan should give you or your child the proper amount of calories to maintain a healthy body weight.

Balancing meals and medication

The food you eat increases the amount of glucose in the blood. In contrast, insulin decreases blood glucose. By balancing food and insulin together, you can keep blood glucose within normal range. Keep these points in mind:

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References

American Diabetes Association. Nutrition recommendations and interventions for diabetes -- 2006. Diabetes Care. 2006;29:2140-2157.

American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes--2009. Diabetes Care. 2009 Jan;32 Suppl 1:S13-61.

 

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Review Date: 6/24/2011
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