Healthy eating plays an important role in managing diabetes, and even small, sustainable changes can make a real difference.
There’s no single ‘diabetes diet’ - it’s about finding a way of eating that feels right for you, supports your wellbeing, and fits comfortably into your lifestyle.
These are useful links to support healthy eating:
The basic principles are similar for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, like enjoying balanced meals, understanding portion sizes, and choosing foods that help keep your glucose levels steady. There are some differences depending on whether you need to take medication or insulin.
For example, people with type 1 often think about how food affects their insulin doses, while people with type 2 may focus more on meals that support weight management or improving insulin sensitivity.
Attending Diabetes group sessions or digital support will help you understand what healthy eating looks like for you personally and how to tailor general advice to your own needs. There are a different sessions and digital support to suit different needs. Your healthcare team can support you to access these.