Knowing Your Nutrition Essentials

Welcome to your first lesson on how to manage type 2 diabetes, or prediabetes, while still living your best life. Whether you’re here for yourself, or for someone you love, you’ll find simple ways to improve your health. We’re here to take this journey with you. 

The basics

When you found out you had diabetes, your diagnosis might have come with a long list of instructions from your doctor. One of your new mandates was likely “Watch what you eat!” or “You need to change your diet!” 

But what does that really mean? Can you still eat your favorite foods? Or should you avoid dessert, snacks, or processed food altogether? Take a deep breath, and know that your dietary future is full of delicious meals.