Reasons We Need to Eath Healthy

Eating well can help you keep your blood sugar level in check. This is one of the most important things you can do to help control your diabetes. With a little help from your diabetes care team and some easy-to-make recipes, managing your diabetes can also taste good. Foods can be made in smaller portions to help you reach your blood sugar goals.

Help you get healthier.

You can help your health by sticking to a healthy eating plan. And if you have diabetes, eating well can help you keep your blood sugar in the range you want it to be.

Having a healthy meal plan and making other changes to your lifestyle, like being more active and giving up smoking, may also help lower your risk of heart disease. This is especially important for people with diabetes, who are more likely than people without diabetes to have a heart attack or stroke. Check out our Meal Planning Tool to get some ideas for healthy foods.

Help you keep your blood sugar from going too high or too low.

Having a plan for your meals that makes sure you get the right amounts of the right food groups can help you control your blood sugar levels.

Too much sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia) can cause problems over time. And having too little sugar in your blood (hypoglycemia) can make you feel sick, weak, angry, shaky, and sweaty.

As you work with your diabetes care team, you’ll feel more and more confident in your ability to choose healthy foods. Ask your doctor or nurse about a healthy weight range for you. Getting closer to this goal can also help you keep your blood sugar under control.