From news9.com
By Victor Pozadas
Learn essential grocery shopping tips for diabetes management from a Registered Dietitian. Discover how to choose healthier foods, read labels, and control portions to maintain blood sugar levels. Ideal for those with diabetes or prediabetes
Diabetes affects 11.1% of the U.S. population, that is the equivalent of 38.4 million Americans according to a study conducted by the CDC. This leaves people with the condition asking: What can I eat? What can’t I eat?
In today’s Medical Minute, we follow Registered Dietitian Lynette Hem-Lee with a group of curious people who are affected by diabetes, as she informs them of what to look out for when buying everyday groceries and meal prepping.
Watch the full story above, or follow along for the biggest takeaways:
Diabetes Grocery Guide
- Carbohydrates and vegetables affect blood sugar; monitor timing and portions.
- Very ripe bananas tend to be higher in sugar; consider consuming earlier or later in the day.
- Beets have notable sugar content; understand sugar sources in produce.
- Whole grains offer more fiber and protein than white grains.
- Cereals require portion control; check added sugars.
- Labels matter: pay attention to sodium and total sugar on product labels before purchase.
What Patients Had To Say
- Kevin Turner, prediabetic, finds supermarket guidance helps narrow healthier choices with his daughter.
- Andrea Gillispie, diagnosed with prediabetes, benefited from label-reading lessons on sodium and sugars for future shopping trips.
Prediabetes in the U.S.
- According to the Center for Disease Control about 98 million American adults have prediabetes, with many unaware of their condition.
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