Many Ways to Eat Well

There is no single diabetes diet. Think of five styles as routes to the same goal.

Low carb cuts back on carbs, but still includes some vegetables and beans. Keto cuts carbs the most. Mediterranean eating is moderate in carbs, not low carb. It leans on plants and healthy fats.

Plant-based eating ranges from mostly plants to no animal foods. Portion-controlled eating focuses on how much you eat.

Most styles can be adjusted to fit foods you enjoy. You may keep a favorite food and change its portion.

You may also change the foods served with it. For example, add vegetables or beans to the side.

Name a few meals you already enjoy. Pick a style that keeps some of them. Talk with your doctor or care team before you change how you eat.

Keto and very low carb plans cut carbs a lot. For people who take insulin or sulfonylureas, that matters. Sulfonylureas are a type of diabetes pill.

If carbs drop suddenly, these medicines can push blood sugar too low. Not everyone takes these medicines.

Key takeaways

• Five common styles each have a different main focus.
• Favorite foods can often stay when portions and side foods change.
• Keto and very low carb plans need extra care with insulin or sulfonylureas.

Try it

Today, pick one food you enjoy and name one vegetable or bean that could sit beside it.