Why follow a 1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet?

Some people find it helpful to follow a diet to limit their intake of carbohydrates and other foods which can cause problems with blood sugar levels.

A 1,200-calorie diet requires that you stick to this calorie count while eating the right types of food; but how exactly you follow the regime is up to you.  It's likely that following a regime with so few calories will be advised by your doctor or dietician if you're suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

Any diet followed should always be agreed with your health care practitioners and dietician.

You may wish to work with your dietician to create a personalized menu plan that works in with your own preferences and requirements.

Alternatively, you can buy a number of diabetic cookbooks which would allow you to work out a menu plan of your own that sticks to the required calorie limitations.  This has the advantage of allowing you to incorporate favourite meals or snacks.

Recommended 1200 Calorie Diet Resources

Drugs Site - offers ideas and menu plans for breakfast, lunch, dinners and snacks

Health Library - using diabetes exchanges and carb (carbohydrate) counting - offers one sample menu and the information you need to formulate your own menu plan.