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This creative waffle omelette combines egg whites, colorful veggies, and lean turkey sausage into a fun, protein-rich breakfast that skips the carbs. Cooking it in a waffle iron adds crisp edges without needing extra oil or flour. With its low saturated fat and high protein content, it’s a great option for people with diabetes looking for a satisfying start to their day. This is a low carb, very low carb, and low-fat recipe.

Takeout pizza is usually high in calories and carbohydrate. Here’s a healthier pizza that you can make at home using thincrust flatbreads. By skipping the high-fat meats such as pepperoni or sausage, you’ll cut back on the unhealthy fats as well. Paired with a simple salad, this is a complete meal for 2 that can be ready in the time it takes to order pizza out!

Author Ronaldo Linares: "Sometimes we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a whole meal and need something quick. I always have high-quality deli meat on hand for times like these. But not all deli meat is created equal; look for healthy, low-sodium deli meats when shopping. There is no substitute for a true Cuban sandwich, but this recipe is a light, delicious take on the classic." This recipe from Sabores de Cuba, by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

This is a Mediterranean-style, low-fat recipe featuring a twist on a classic tuna melt. The tuna salad is served on a whole grain English muffin with a side salad to complete your meal. With its blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a great choice for keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels steady.

These vegetarian and low carb buffalo tempeh "wings" are a bold, plant-based alternative to the classic appetizer, with all the heat and tang of traditional wings—minus the saturated fat. Steaming and baking the tempeh creates a crispy texture, while the sugar-free sauce keeps added sugars in check. It’s a fun, high-protein option that fits well into a diabetes-conscious eating plan.

This savory budget-friendly meat loaf is just as good as classic meatloaf. Our diabetes-friendly version is made with lean ground turkey and is seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic. For a complete meal, serve with over roasted sweet potatoes (they can roast alongside the meatloaf in the oven) and a nonstarchy vegetable side or simple green salad. Watch How to Make Herb Garlic Meatloaf Powered by Homemade

This recipe is a great example of using vegetables to bulk up a dish that is typically high in carbs and fat.

Turkey tenderloins are a lean meat and can be found by the ground turkey at the grocery store. If you cant find turkey tenderloin, you can always substitute pork tenderloin in this recipe.