To start out, you need a plate that is not too big. The size of our plate usually determines the size of our portions, so you want to start with a reasonably sized plate—we recommend about 9 inches across. Need help planning meals? Create a free account with Diabetes Food Hub to start saving recipes and using our meal planner ! If your dinner plates are larger than this, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork inside the edge, use that as a border for filling your plate. Now that you have the right plate, it’s time to fill it