Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge to Action
Knowing what to eat is the first step in putting your eating plan into action. Applying your knowledge and creating a daily routine will help you be successful. Start by focusing on one meal at a time and make changes that help you enjoy the eating experience. Once you have a routine in place and know how eating decisions impact your blood glucose (blood sugar), you can continue to expand your skills and food experiences.
With diabetes, what you eat affects your blood glucose levels. However, food is not the only factor that can impact your goals for diabetes management. Eating is also closely connected to who you are. It is part of our memories, culture, and community. Through your diabetes management, you can learn new skills to adjust your food practices to your personal preferences, adapt family recipes to find better-for-you swaps, build your shopping skills to look for important nutrition information, and create healthy and delicious meals you love.
