{"id":24508,"date":"2014-08-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/lalimentation-de-la-personne-diabetique\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:11:13","slug":"the-diabetes-diet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-diabetes-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"The diabetes diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Diet is one of the pillars of type 2 diabetes treatment, and an integral part of type 1 diabetes management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dietary recommendations for people living with diabetes are similar to those for the general population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-xlarge-font-size\"><strong>No food is forbbiden!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some basic tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook with fresh, minimally processed foods as often as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a wide variety of foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to enjoy what you eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to and respect your hunger and satiety signals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat three meals a day at regular times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If necessary, eat a nutritious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/snacks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snack <\/a>to satisfy hunger between meals, meet your nutritional needs or prevent hypoglycemia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/dietary-fibre\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/dietary-fibre\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fiber<\/a>-rich foods: whole-grain cereals, legumes, whole fruits and vegetables with the skin, nuts and seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose low-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/sodium\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/sodium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sodium<\/a> (salt) foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to the quantity and quality of carbohydrates consumed, while ensuring that they are well distributed throughout the day. The ones in the yellow sections of the balanced plate are sources of carbohydrates that raise blood sugar levels. Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-carbohydrates\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/the-carbohydrates\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbohydrates<\/a> to find out more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-grey-800-background-color has-text-color has-background has-xlarge-font-size\"><strong>Most people need 45 to 75 g of carbohydrates per meal, and 15 to 30 g of carbohydrates per snack, if necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get inspired by the balanced plate for your meals!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Coup-doeil-assiette.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Coup-doeil-assiette.png 746w, https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Coup-doeil-assiette-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>A closer look: Diet for people living with diabetes. MSSS.2022<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">VEGETABLES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Half of your plate should be vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you eat a variety of vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/vegetables\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/vegetables\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vegetables<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">STARCHES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A quarter of your plate should be made up of starchy foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whole grains and whole-grain cereal products, which contain more fiber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/starches\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/starches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starches<\/a> to find out more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">PROTEIN FOODS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A quarter of your plate should be made up of protein foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose plant-based protein foods (e.g. tofu, legumes) and fish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/meat-and-its-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/meat-and-its-alternatives\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protein foods<\/a> to find out more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">FRUITS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruit can be eaten as a dessert or snack. Eat fruit whole, with the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/fruit\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/fruit\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fruits<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">HYDRATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is the ideal beverage for hydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbonated water, homemade flavored waters, herbal teas, unsweetened teas and coffee are also good choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">FATS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, nuts and seeds, fatty fish and avocados.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/fats\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/fats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fats<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a registered dietitian can help you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A meeting with a registered dietitian will provide you with personalized advice. It has been shown that nutritional follow-up with a registered dietitian alone can reduce glycated hemoglobin (A1C) levels by 1-2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Diet<\/em> section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/116016-DQC25-GuidePratique-EN-MAJ-WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/116016-DQC25-GuidePratique-EN-MAJ-WEB.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practical Guide to type 2 diabetes management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/2021\/21-215-02A.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca\/msss\/fichiers\/2021\/21-215-02A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A closer look: Diet for people living with diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Articles\/Diabetes\/Diabetes-and-Healthy-Eating.aspx?aliaspath=%2fen%2fArticles%2fDiabetes%2fLe-diabete-et-l-alimentation-saine\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.unlockfood.ca\/en\/Articles\/Diabetes\/Diabetes-and-Healthy-Eating.aspx?aliaspath=%2fen%2fArticles%2fDiabetes%2fLe-diabete-et-l-alimentation-saine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlock food<\/a> by Dietitian of Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/food-guide.canada.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/food-guide.canada.ca\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada&#8217;s Food Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research and writing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s team of health professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 2023<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diet is one of the pillars of type 2 diabetes treatment, and an integral part of type 1 diabetes management. 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