Information for diabetics and their families


Sample 1,200 Calorie Meal Plan

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Breakfast: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
1 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams
 
Lunch: 2 1/3 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable)
2 protein
1 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 30-35 grams
 
Dinner: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 2 vegetable)
2 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 45-55 grams
 
Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)
Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams

Sample 1,500 Calorie Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams
 
Lunch: 4 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)
2 protein
1 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 60 grams
 
Dinner: 4 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)
2 protein
1 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 60 grams
 
Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 1 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)
Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams

Sample 1,800 Calorie Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams
 
Lunch: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1fruit, 2 vegetable)
2 protein
1 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 45-55 grams
 
Dinner: 6 carbohydrate (4 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 1 vegetable)
3 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: about 80-85 grams
 
Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)
Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams

Sample 2,000 Calorie Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams
 
Lunch: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)
2 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams
 
Dinner: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)
4 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams
 
Afternoon or Evening Snack: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1/2 milk)
Total Carbohydrates: 37 grams

Sample 2,200 Calorie Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams
 
Lunch: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 1 vegetable)
2 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 75-80 grams
 
Dinner: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk, 2 vegetable)
4 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 75-80 grams
 
Afternoon or Evening Snack: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk)
Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

Sample 2,500 Calorie Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: 5 1/2 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1/2 milk)
1 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 80-85 grams
 
Lunch: 5 carbohydrate (3 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk, 2 vegetable
3 protein
2 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 65-75 grams
 
Dinner: 8 carbohydrate (4 bread/starch, 2 fruit, 1 milk, 3 vegetable)
4 protein
3 fat
Total Carbohydrates: 110-120 grams
 
Afternoon OR Evening Snack: 3 1/2 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 milk), 1 protein
Total Carbohydrates: 52 grams

I have compiled some really tasty recipes that I've used myself.  Feel free to check them out and email me with comments and suggestions