Food rules of thumb
- Regular eating habits are encouraged in all children and adolescents, with or without diabetes.
- Plan meal times and contents with other daily activities in mind, e.g. will you be taking physical exercise or sitting at a desk?
- Take extra insulin when necessary, e.g. at parties, or when eating lots of sweet things.
- Eat fresh fruit as a snack rather than drinking fruit juice.
- Cut down on snacks and what you eat at every meal if you have weight problems.
- Aim for a high fibre content in your food.
This content is based on Dr Ragnar Hanas' helpful book, Type 1 Diabetes in children, adolescents and young adults. Click here to order copies of Dr Hanas' book online.