Diabetic Diner

Strawberry Shake

1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 c. frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal)

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and serve. Yields 1 (1 1/2 cup) serving.

Calories = 106. Exchanges: 2/3 fruit, 1 milk and 1/2 fat. Cholesterol = 19 grams. Protein = 8 grams. Fat = 2.5 grams.

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Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs because the body doesn’t use insulin properly, a condition called insulin resistance. Over time, the cells that produce insulin cannot keep up with the body’s needs and diabetes develops.

Buttermilk Dressing

1/3 c. low fat yogurt
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise
1 tbsp. dry Ranch style dressing mix Combine, cover tightly, keep 5 days. Makes 1 cup. 1 serving = 2 tablespoons. 1 serving = 1/2 fat.

If you’re trying to lose weight and control your diabetes by following a diabetic menu plan, remember, fat-free and low-sugar foods still have calories. Talk with your diabetes teacher about how to fit sweets into your meal plan.

Tuna Salad

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1 (6 1/2 oz.) can water packed tuna
2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves; optional

Combine all ingredients except lettuce leaves. Refrigerate until served. Serve on lettuce leaf, if desired. 4 servings. Amount 1/2 cup.

Exchange: 2 low-fat meat.

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Physical activity is an important part of staying healthy, losing weight and controlling your blood glucose. Keep these points in mind:
* Ask your doctor whether you should have a snack before you exercise.
* Talk with your doctor about what types of exercise are safe for you.
* Warm up and stretch for 5 to 10 minutes before you exercise. Then cool down for several minutes after you exercise. For example, walk slowly at first, stretch, and then walk faster. Finish up by walking slowly again.