Skip the french fries and ditch the baked potato - it's time to replace your carb-heavy side dishes with something that's actually GOOD for a Diabetic. Salad! I'm not talking potato or pasta salad, they're both carbohydrate disaster areas. Pick up some lettuce, shred some vegetables, throw on some tomato wedges and a nice light oil and vinegar dressing and dig in!
Unlike breastfeeding, no one cares if you shoot up your insulin at the table. Really! Don't hide away in a bathroom or closet, come clean with your diagnosis and have your family and friends share in your recovery. The more they know, the more they can support you when you need them.
It is important for diabetics to learn to eat a healthy diet and control portion sizes. Eating excessively large portions is a sure way to gain weight. Eating too much, even of foods that are good for you, will result in weight gain and blood sugar problems. Use smaller plates, put your utensils down between bites and eat slower.