sample meal plans for diabetics

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This post was sent by DeeDee, thank you so much for it, there is much useful

info here for all. Hugs< Marilyn

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> : This is not in any way a prescription as to how much you should eat. Your

> personal physician, diabetes educator, or dietitian must determine that.

> These sample meal plans are merely a composite from the meal plans already

> published in our three cookbooks from Joslin Diabetes Center, along with input

from

> the American Diabetes Association.

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> >> In order to use these meal plans, you will first have to know at what

>> calorie level you should be eating. The American Diabetes Association and the

>> American Medical Association recommend good eating habits along with being

>> physically active, and diligence in taking your prescribed

medications/insulin

>> as an important part of diabetes self-management. Since these plans are

>> based on food exchanges, you'll need to consult an exchange list at the back

of

>> most diabetic cookbooks to see specific amounts allowed for each choice.

>>

>> Generally speaking:

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>> 1 carbohydrate exchange provides 80 calories, 15 g carbohydrates, 3 g

>> protein, and a trace fat-this includes foods from the bread/starch, fruit,

milk,

>> and vegetable groups (a serving of non-starchy vegetables provides 25

>> calories, 5 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, and 0 fat)

>>

>> 1 protein exchange provides 7 g protein and varying numbers of calories and

>> g of fat, depending on whether the choice is very low-fat, low-fat,

>> medium-fat, or high-fat choices

>>

>> 1 fat provides 45 calories, 0 protein, 0 carbohydrates, and 5 g fat

>>

>> Remember these all correspond to servings (weight) of the food you are

>> going to eat - - that's why you need to consult and learn how to use an

exchange

>> list.

>>

>> Sample 1,200 Calorie Meal Plan

>>

>> Breakfast: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 1 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 2 1/3 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 1 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 2 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 45-55 grams

>>

>> Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)

>> Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams

>>

>>

>> Sample 1,500 Calorie Meal Plan

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>> Breakfast: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 4 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 1 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 60 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 4 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 1 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 60 grams

>>

>> Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)

>> Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams

>>

>>

>> Sample 1,800 Calorie Meal Plan

>>

>> Breakfast: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1fruit, 2 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 1 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 45-55 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 6 carbohydrate (4 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 3 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: about 80-85 grams

>>

>> Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)

>> Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams

>>

>>

>> Sample 2,000 Calorie Meal Plan

>>

>> Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 4 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams

>>

>> Afternoon or Evening Snack: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)

>> Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams

>>

>>

>> Sample 2,200 Calorie Meal Plan

>>

>> Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)

>> 2 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 75-80 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 2 vegetable)

>> 4 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 75-80 grams

>>

>> Afternoon or Evening Snack: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit,

>> 1/2 milk)

>> Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

>>

>>

>> Sample 2,500 Calorie Meal Plan

>>

>> Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)

>> 1 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams

>>

>> Lunch: 5 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 2 vegetable

>> 3 protein

>> 2 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 65-75 grams

>>

>> Dinner: 8 carbohydrate (4 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1 milk, 3 vegetable)

>> 4 protein

>> 3 fat

>> Total Carbohydrates: 110-120 grams

>>

>> Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit,

>> 1/2 milk), 1 protein

>> Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

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> This is not in any way a prescription as to how much you should eat.

> Your

>> personal physician, diabetes educator, or dietitian must determine

>> that.

I am a firm beliver a good diabetic dietition is essential in any

diabetic regimant, rather to lose or to gain. We have been to a private

dietision 3 times. Our next outing, plus others is the grocery store to

learn how to shop and what we're looking at - I'm looking forward to this.

What we have a little difficulty in perfecting and dietition says is not

as easy as sounds is the combining of carbs, proteins, fats and free

food and excercise to fit insulin, body and colorie needs. The more we

learn and understand how these parts affect B/S absortion rate, the

easier it becomes to manage the diabetes.

& T1

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In a message dated 5/30/2004 12:24:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,

arenot@... writes:

>

> I am a firm beliver a good diabetic dietition is essential in any

> diabetic regimant, rather to lose or to gain. We have been to a private

> dietision 3 times. Our next outing, plus others is the grocery store to

> learn how to shop and what we're looking at - I'm looking forward to this.

>

> What we have a little difficulty in perfecting and dietition says is not

> as easy as sounds is the combining of carbs, proteins, fats and free

> food and excercise to fit insulin, body and colorie needs. The more we

> learn and understand how these parts affect B/S absortion rate, the

> easier it becomes to manage the diabetes.

>

> & T1

>

Hi guys, yes, it is a learning challenge. One of the thing I like about

Jo Lund's books is the pantry list she gives, updating it with new products

as

they are introduced to the market place. Stocking up in this manor, makes

sure I always have the makings for a healthy meal on hand. I sure am glad she

has helped me since the beginning! LOL Hugs, marilyn