Diabetes

Purpose:
To aid in controlling blood glucose levels and help prevent long-term complications.

General Guidelines:

• Eat meals and snacks at the same time each day.
• Do not skip meals.
• Balance your diet with a variety of foods from all the major food groups: meat, dairy, breads & cereals, fruits & vegetables.
• Check your blood glucose levels at appropriate times (if applicable).
• Limit your intake of:
  Sugar - white, brown, etc.
  Candy
  Soft drinks - sweetened with sugar, corn syrup, etc.
  Desserts and pastries
  Jelly, honey, syrup
  Alcohol

For more information, call The Nutrition Center at 601-973-1624.

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