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You often hear that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day” (truth be told, all meals are important to your diabetes management). It can also be the most confusing for people with diabetes. Traditionally, American breakfasts may include high-carb and low-fiber foods like bagels, cereal, pancakes, muffins, bacon—not great choices for managing diabetes. Research confirms that eating breakfast is generally a good idea—it can help with weight management, feeling fuller throughout the day, and keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) in your target range.  Keep in mind, just because breakfast

The days of going out to dinner may feel like a distant memory for many. Even as restaurants have reopened with limited seating and other safety precautions, not all diners have felt comfortable returning. Instead, people have been relying heavily on takeout and delivery. It can be a welcome stress reliever and a break from the grind of cooking every meal at home, but just like eating out, it may be harder to find healthy options.

The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork

Traveling, whether by car, plane, or train, can be fun, and a little planning can make managing diabetes on the go much easier. Along with your diabetes supplies, such as your continuous glucose monitor (CGM), blood glucose meter, and medications, be sure to pack healthy snacks. They can help you handle a missed meal or treat low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Other challenges, such as layovers, airport food, and long travel days have solutions, too. Learn more about how planning and thinking ahead can make travel stress-free and keep you on track with your diabetes management. Solutions to

Indian cuisine is known for its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and a wide variety of dishes.. As with most recipes, there are steps that you can take to make sure the Indian recipes you love support your health goals. Choosing healthier options and nutrient-rich ingredients like non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, and legumes allows you to enjoy Indian cooking while following your eating plan and managing diabetes.

Spring is a great time to enjoy fresh fruit, and many seasonal options work well in a diabetes‑friendly eating plan. As the weather warms up, these fruits bring natural sweetness, bright flavor, and helpful nutrients like fiber and vitamins. Here are six tasty spring fruits that add color to your quality carb section of the Diabetes Plate. Our Five Springtime Picks Try these six springtime picks in recipes or simply as-is to keep your body healthy and taste buds delighted. Strawberries Strawberries dazzle with their vivid red color, sweet juiciness, and burst of flavonoids and antioxidants. 

Often served at Thanksgiving and during the holidays, sweet potatoes are an incredibly versatile starchy root vegetable. Not only are they delicious in many dishes, but they are very nutritious. Sweet potatoes can be eaten steamed, roasted, puréed, and baked into breads and pies. Nutritional Benefits of Sweet Potatoes One cup of sweet potatoes contains six grams of fiber, and over 700% the daily value of vitamin A. They’re also a great source of vitamin C, manganese, B6, and potassium. Sweet potatoes are also rich in antioxidants, which protect the body from free radicals. Excess free radicals