The diabetic has certain challenges with meal planning. If you are taking insulin or pills for diabetes it is helpful to plan in advance the timing of your meals so you can watch your sugar levels. Having a regular eating time each day will make this work well. As you monitor your glucose levels, you'll learn how various foods effect your blood glucose level. By studying how the carbohydrates you eat influence your blood sugar you become sensitive to what your body requires.

A diabetic cook book is helpful to help you with your home cooking so that you can balance fat properly and work with the pyramid food table. You do not have to completely eliminate sugar from your life. Instead , you need to use moderation and see how your body responds.

It is important to not get overweight if you have diabetes because there is a higher risk of heart problems for people with diabetes compared to the rest of the population. Also if you lose weight you can help your natural insulin work more effectively on your glucose levels.

Exercise is very important for the diabetic and fortunately now some fast foods restaurants are eliminating the trans fats and replacing with healthier fats. By making meals at home, you will ultimately have the best control of what you are eating and regulating your blood glucose level. When you choose a cook book, look for one that focuses on the diabetic condition.

Do not feel that this condition will alienate you from others. Yes you need to watch your diet a bit and to exercise moderation but this does not mean you cannot eat out, have snacks and function like everyone else.