

If you have type 1 diabetes, carb counting is really important to keep your blood glucose levels steady. And you can get even more advice about eating healthily with diabetes in our interactive Learning Zone, including simple and realistic food hacks you can make. If you or someone you know is self-isolating, find out how to eat healthily whilst staying at home. It’s important, whatever kind of diabetes you have, to see your dietitian for specific advice. If you have a different type of diabetes, like gestational, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes or MODY, some of these tips are relevant to you. We've based our tips on research involving people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We’ve focused on specific foods, to make it easier for you to put these tips into practice and to complement whatever diet you decide to follow.” - Douglas Twenefour, Specialist Dietitian and Deputy Head of Care This is why we’ve reviewed all the evidence to put these tips together. We know that not everyone agrees on what is the best diet.

“Making healthier food choices is important to manage your diabetes and to reduce your risk of diabetes complications.
