Diabetes


Make an
appointment

Ask a Question
Refer a Patient

1.877.CALL NJH
(877.225.5654)

#1 Respiratory Hospital in the Nation, 15 Years at the Top

  • Reviewed on 2/13
    By Dr. Kern MD; Alexandra Wilson, RD; and Angela Jackson, RN

Diabetes: Lifestyle Management


Things you can do to control your diabetes

  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Be active
  • Check your blood sugar
  • Take medication as directed
  • Get your eyes, feet, blood pressure, and cholesterol checked
  • Understand how to detect and fix high and low blood sugar
  • Manage stress

 

Foods with Carbohydrates

Grains

Fruit
  • Bagels
  • Bread
  • Cereal (hot and cold)
  • Chips
  • Crackers
  • Pasta / Noodles
  • Popcorn
  • Pretzels
  • Rice
  • Tortillas
  • All fruits
  • All fruit juices

 

Dairy

  • Milk, ice cream, yogurt only

       *Not cheese*

Starchy Vegetables

Sweets and Sweet Drinks
  • Beans
  • Corn
  • Peas
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Regular soda
  • Energy drinks
  • Juice
  • Coffee drinks
  • Cocoa
  • Sweet teas
  • Candy
  • Cakes and cookies
  • Honey & Jam
  • Muffins
  • Pastries
  • Pies

Grains
1 slice of bread (white, wheat, rye, etc.) 15 grams
1/3 cup of cooked pasta 15 grams
1/3 cup of cooked rice 15 grams
 

Starchy Vegetables
1/2 cup of corn kernels 15 grams
1/2 cup of cooked beans or peas 15 grams
1/2 cup, or one small, potato 15 grams
 

Milk & Yogurt
1 cup (8 ounces) milk, white/plain 15 grams
Yogurt, 3/4 cup (1 container), plain 15 grams
 

Fruit
1 small piece of fruit 15 grams
1 cup cut or diced fruit 15 grams
 

Snacks
Lays® potato chips, 1 oz (15-20 crisps) 15 grams
3 cups popped, plain popcorn 15 grams
 

Drinks
4 ounces (1/2 cup) fruit juice 15 grams
4 ounces (1/2 cup) regular soda 15 grams