Control your blood sugar while enjoying delicious food!
Our 1-week diabetic meal plan makes it easier than ever to stay on top of your Type 2 Diabetes and control your blood sugar. That said, even non-diabetics can enjoy this diabetic menu for a week or try any of the recipes included in it!
Dealing with diabetes and its effects can definitely feel overwhelming, so we’re offering an eating plan to help with one of the many things you need to manage. This easy 1-week diabetes meal plan is simple enough for anyone to follow and is full of delicious, 2-4 carb serving meals. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your diabetes for a while, we know that you’ll enjoy this yummy diabetic meal plan!
Managing Diabetes and Eating Healthy
When it comes to eating healthy for diabetes, there are a few things we want to keep in mind. We focus on getting consistent carbs from whole grains, fruit, and vegetables, lean protein from poultry, seafood, and eggs, and even stocking up on heart-healthy omega-3’s from seafood, nuts, and avocado. For more information, see our article about How to Eat Healthy as a Person Living with Diabetes.
7 Days of Diabetic-Friendly Recipes!
Before starting any healthy eating program, please make sure you follow a plan that’s right for you. We’ve taken a lower carb approach with this option, however, this diet is not for everyone. You can even follow this plan and have 1-2 carb serving sides (such as our 4-Ingredient Parmesan Roasted Potatoes or even Grandma’s Homemade Wheat Bread Recipe) to increase your carb servings for each meal. Please speak to your diabetes healthcare team before making significant changes to your diet, including starting this diabetic menu for a week.
Day 1
Breakfast: Egg and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Tacos
Carbs: 38g
Lunch: Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Carbs: 27g
Dinner: Wild Caught Cod with Moroccan Couscous
Carbs: 31g
Snack: Skinny Peanut Butter and Yogurt Dip
Carbs: 3g
Day 2
Breakfast: Banana Walnut Overnight Oats
Carbs: 38g
Lunch: Spicy Black Bean & Shrimp Salad Recipe
Carbs: 36g
Dinner: Turkey Sausage and Quinoa Pizza Bowl
Carbs: 45g
Snack: Paleo-Friendly Meaty Veggie Roll-Ups
Carbs: 2g
Day 3
Breakfast: Salmon and Eggs on Toast
Carbs: 22g
Lunch: Spicy Leek and White Bean Stew
Carbs: 59g
Dinner: Skillet Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
Carbs: 41g
Snack: Peanut Butter Banana Cups
Carbs: 8g
Day 4
Breakfast: Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
Carbs: 29g
Lunch: Farro and Black Bean Buddha Bowl
Carbs: 64g
Dinner: One-Pan Rosemary Chicken and Root Vegetables
Carbs: 22g
Snack: Southwestern Kale Chips
Carbs: 5g
Day 5
Breakfast: Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Carbs: 31g
Lunch: Skinny Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Carbs: 28g
Dinner: Broiled Salmon Over Warm Butter Bean and Green Bean Salad
Carbs: 45g
Snack: Mini Apple Strudel
Carbs: 17g
Day 6
Breakfast: Whole Grain Peanut Butter and Fruit Toast
Carbs: 30g
Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Carbs: 54g
Dinner: Quinoa Shrimp Paella
Carbs: 33g
Snack: Tuna Cucumber Sandwiches
Carbs: 2g
Day 7
Breakfast: Spinach and Artichoke Breakfast Sandwich
Carbs: 30g
Lunch: 6-Ingredient Pasta Salad
Carbs: 55g
Dinner: Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Chowder
Carbs: 29g
Snack: Quinoa Almond Joy Bars
Carbs: 10g
Are you going to try our diabetic menu for a week? Which one of these diabetic-friendly recipes looks best to you? Let us know in the comment section!
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