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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For more information on diabetes or #YaleMedicine, visit: https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/diabetes-an-overview.<\/p>\n<p>A healthy, balanced diet is key for anyone with diabetes. Good nutrition not only controls glucose (blood sugar) levels, but also improves cholesterol and blood pressure\u2014both of which can be high for people with diabetes. What, then, is the best diet to follow? There isn\u2019t one single meal plan to recommend, but a registered dietician can help you design an individualized plan. Or you can follow a number of well-studied nutrition strategies, says Laura Wilson, a Yale New Haven Hospital registered dietician. For example, it\u2019s important to know the difference between \u201cgood\u201d carbohydrates, which are your body\u2019s main fuel source, and those that are less healthy, Wilson says. \u201cLimiting unhealthy carbohydrates, such as refined carbohydrates and sugars, is an essential tool to help minimize spikes in blood glucose,\u201d Wilson says. \u201cRefined carbohydrates are those made from flours or starches that have essential nutrients and fiber removed during processing and have added salt, fats, and sugars in them, and so therefore are less healthy.\u201d One tool for meal planning is what\u2019s known as the \u201chealthy plate method.\u201d The idea, Wilson says, is to divide your plate into quarters. One quarter could be whole grains or high fiber, minimally processed carbohydrates (such as a baked sweet potato, whole grain pasta or bread, brown rice, or oatmeal). Another quarter of the plate could include a healthy protein such as fish, skinless chicken, beans, or nuts. The other half of the plate should be mostly vegetables, with a little bit of fruit. \u201cThat side of the plate is much lower in calories and very high in fiber and plant-rich nutrients that are excellent for your immune system and overall digestive health,\u201d Wilson says, adding that to the side of the plate could be other nuts and seeds or some healthy dairy products (such as soy or almond milk, low-fat cow\u2019s milk, or nonfat yogurt with no added sugars). The idea, Wilson explains, is to make sure you get all of the nutrients your body needs from a diverse meal plan with plenty of different options.<br \/>\nIn this video, Wilson provides more details about the role of good nutrition when it comes to managing diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Introduction<br \/>\n1:16 Are carbs “bad” for diabetes?<br \/>\n2:40 Are fats “bad” for diabetes?<br \/>\n4:00 What’s a helpful nutrition strategy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4o2-M1C6T5I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;\">\n<strong>Medical Disclaimer:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis video is for diabetes awareness and education only.<br \/>\nIt does not replace consultation with a qualified physician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4o2-M1C6T5I\/hqdefault.jpg Managing Diabetes: Diet Changes For more information on diabetes or #YaleMedicine, visit: https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/diabetes-an-overview. A healthy, balanced diet is key for anyone with diabetes. Good nutrition not only controls glucose (blood sugar) levels, but also improves cholesterol and blood pressure\u2014both of which can be high for people with diabetes. 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