Type 2 Diabetes

Please note that the following does not replace medical or nutritional advice from a healthcare professional.

A vegan diet can be a great way to improve your health and manage diabetes. It is highly recommended to consult a vegan-friendly dietitian to help you with a personalized meal plan that is suitable for your needs, preferences, and medication regimen.

A few helpful tips:

1. Carbs: The trick is to eat complex carbohydrates from fiber-rich, whole, plant-based foods – legumes and whole grains – divided into small portions throughout the day.
2. Enjoy low carb foods: tofu, TVP, and seitan can balance your carb intake during meals and allow you to eat low carb meals when desired.
3. Pack in the veggies – Eat plenty of vegetables with and between meals (this does not include potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas).
4. Eat small portions of fruit between meals and add some nuts or seeds to allow for a slower glucose blood rise.
5. If you monitor your glucose levels with a glucose meter, keep a food journal with glucose measurements to learn how the foods you eat influence your glycemic control.