I Have Prediabetes. What Do I Eat?
Use these guidelines to help you control blood sugar.
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Whether you’ve got prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it’s important to have a well-balanced diet. WeightWatchers® and the SmartPoints®plan can help with that, but here are the basics:
What to Eat
Eat a variety of foods, including veggies, whole grains, non-fat dairy, healthy fats, and lean proteins.
Choose lean protein (skinless chicken or turkey, lean ground beef, fish, shellfish, egg whites, lowfat/nonfat dairy, tofu)
Grab whole grains (look for items like wild rice, brown rice, quinoa, oats, millet, buckwheat noodles)
Go for fresh fruit
What To Limit Eating
Limit your intake of sugary drinks like fruit drinks, and regular soft drinks.
Limit your intake of carbs and starchy veggies. Not sure what to look for? Here’s a list when you grocery shop:
Go easy on starchy vegetables (like potatoes, plantains, parsnips, pumpkin, squash, beans, and legumes) and increase non-starchy veggies (like lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes)
Eating Tips
Be aware of portion sizes. This is a tough one, but we have great tips and hacks (like using your hand to estimate portions) to help!
Try not to eat too much of any one type of food.
Space meals evenly.
Never skip meals.
Learn how WeightWatchersprogram can help those with prediabetics.
Get more info about what to eat atdiabetes.org.