How do I set food to eat?

Hi . A new diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Keep in mind that you have been eating one way for decades. Give yourself time to learn new things about nutrition and new ways of eating. Many people find it easier to focus on one thing for a few weeks and then move on to another. For instance, you could start today by eliminating all sugary drinks or all sweets. Here is an wonderful article about diet and nutrition that can help: https://type2diabetes.com/diet-nutrition. You will find lots of links to other articles within the article as well. Have your doctor referred you to a dietician? If not, it might be wise to ask. A dietician who specializes in diabetes can look at your current way of eating and help you make achievable changes. I hope this helps. Please reach out as you get started on this journey whenever you need more resources. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

As my colleague Lori stated above there are a lot of articles on here that will definitely get you in the right direction. Meal planning and prepping is key for sure. -B. Keith Crear III (team member)

Best way is to keep a food journal, with blood sugars too. And if you check 2 hours or so after you eat- you’ll see if your blood sugars have gone crazy high. If so, eat that food less frequent or avoid it completely!
If you do meal planning, it is common sense eating basically. Read labels too! Look at the total carbs (will include sugars etc etc). Definitely see a dietician, see if your doctors office offers it, does help a lot!