For further informaƟon contact the person who gave you this leaflet or: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Airedale General Hospital Skipton Road Steeton Keighley BD20 6TD Tel: 01535 294758/294857 (direct lines) If you require this leaflet in other languages or formats please telephone the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01535 294019 Title: Eating Well with Diabetes Issue Date: November 2018 Review Date: November 2021 Author: Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Enjoy a variety of foods. Aim for 6‐8 glasses of fluid. Water, tea and coffee all count. Limit fruit juice and smoothies to 150ml per day. Cut down on added sugar. Use sugar free drinks e.g. diet /zero/ no added sugar. Reduce foods high in fat, sugar and calories. Eat less oŌen and in small amounts e.g. crisps, biscuits, cakes, takeaways, fried foods and pastries. Be smart with snacks. Watch the porƟon size and choose from natural or low calorie yoghurts, unsalted nuts, seeds, fruits or vegetables. Opt for unsaturated fats or oil, eg olive or rapeseed oil. Aim to use no more than 1 teaspoon of oil per person per meal. Cut down on salt and salty foods ‐ use herbs ands spices to add extra flavour. Check food labels and choose those with less salt. Limit your alcohol intake to 14 units a week. Spread this over a week with 1‐2 alcohol free days . One unit is half a small glass of wine, 25 ml of spirit or half a pint of standard strength beer. Don’t forget to keep acƟve ‐ it helps to manage your diabetes. AcƟvity encourages your muscles to use glucose and helps your insulin to work more effecƟvely. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate intensity acƟvity per week. Tips for a healthy lifestyle Foods containing carbohydrates include: The amount of these foods eaten has the biggest affect on blood glucose levels. Whole grain and higher fibre versions of starchy carbohydrates can improve blood glucose control . These have a lower glycaemic index ( G.I.) and release their glucose more slowly. The Trust’s Patient Information Service is here to help you to Find out more about a health condition or treatment Find a local support group Learn about healthy living Learn about living with a long term health condition Make good choices about your healthcare The Patient Information Service is at Airedale General Hospital Tel: 01535 294413 Email: [email protected] Web: www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk/YourHealth Contact Information Added Sugar Natural Sugars Cakes Fruit Beans Potato Biscuits Milk Bread LenƟls Sweets Plain Yoghurt Crackers/Crispbreads Pasta Chocolates Breakfast cereal Rice Ice Cream Starchy Carbohydrates Eating Well with Diabetes