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Healthy food choices in diabetes

As a person with diabetes you can eat food of the same quality recommended for the rest of the population. The goal is to control blood sugar and weight and promote heart health.

The diet recommendations for people with diabetes allow for a great deal of latitude when it comes to planning a diet with regard to the distribution of energy nutrients, i.e. carbohydrates, proteins and fats. There is no such thing as one correct diet. Instead, you can plan a suitable diet in many different ways based on your personal preferences and taking into account the self-monitoring of blood sugar, your health and potential other medical conditions.

In eating, it is important that you pay attention to meal rhythm, the total amount of food and the energy derived from it, as well as the quality of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. The food pyramid and plate model provide general guidance

Updated 12.6.2026