We’re so glad you’re here. And we’re excited to get you on the road to the better blood sugar control, enjoying simple and delicious, nutrient-dense meals that will make you feel great.
You probably already know the diabetes diet has gained significant momentum in the past few years. And for good reason…
According to the CDC, as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue.
A Diabetic Meal Plan Can Save Your Life
The good news is this: Research shows that reducing carbohydrates in your diet can help to reverse diabetes and reduce your risk for complications.[i]
In fact, prior to insulin’s discovery in 1921, the standard treatment for diabetics was a very low carb diet![ii]
What’s more, unlike calorie-counting and point-counting diets, low-carb diets work long term… as long as patients stick with the diet.
- A study published in Nutrition & Metabolism evaluated the effects of a 6-month low carb diet on type 2 diabetics. Researchers found the subjects’ diabetes remained well controlled more than 3 years later if they stayed with the low carb diet. [iii]
- Similarly, in the journal Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, researchers found that people with type 1 diabetes who followed a carb-restricted diet saw a significant improvement in blood sugar levels over a 4-year period. [iv]
In addition, many people are able to reduce their medication… or eliminate it altogether.
- A study published in Nutrition & Metabolism reported that 17 of 21 subjects with type 2 diabetes were able to stop or reduce diabetes medication when carbs were limited to 20 grams a day.[v]
- Another study restricted carbs to 90 grams per day for type 1 diabetics. Not only did their blood sugar control improve, there were fewer incidences of low blood sugar, as insulin dosages were significantly reduced.[vi]
How low should you go when it comes to carbs? From Basic Low Carb, to Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) and Keto, Meal Genius can support whatever carb level you need. [Use the tools and guides in the Meal Genius Resource Center to discover more about your personal tolerance to carbohydrates. If you take insulin or diabetes medication, be sure to speak with your doctor.]
And while the low carb diet packs a powerful punch for blood sugar control, it can often be lacking in the delicious department. That’s where we come in…
A Delicious Diabetic Meal Plan Filled with the Foods You Love (and No Calorie-or-Point Counting Required!)
We’ve created a diabetic meal plan designed to help get your blood sugar under control and optimize your metabolism… all while enjoying delicious meals (including comfort foods and dessert!).
By using healthy fat as the cornerstone of this diet, and eliminating grains and reducing carbs and sugars, blood sugar levels can be brought into balance.
The result? Unwanted pounds begin to melt away as your metabolism is transformed from “sugar burner”…. to “fat burner”. Other benefits you may see include: reduced triglycerides (a major factor for heart disease), better A1C results and more vibrant energy to live your life!
Customized Nutrition: A Meal Plan Just for You!
On each and every recipe and menu on the Meal Genius website, and in your meal plan here, you’ll find the complete nutrition information, macronutrient ratio, carbs and sugars, as well as servings of fruits and vegetables listed.
And if you have kidney issues (a common problem for those with diabetes), you’ll be happy to know that we provide information on the amount sodium, potassium, and phosphorous on all of our recipes, meals and your daily meal plan too.
With Meal Genius – there is no one-size-fits all diet. You can create a Pescetarian Diabetic Diet, a Dairy-Free Diabetic Diet, a Diabetic Keto Diet and customize your plan down to the level of individual foods and food components.
Everything You Need to Succeed on Your Diabetic Meal Plan
In addition to the meal plan and recipes you’ll find here, you’ve also received the Blood Sugar Tracker, Low Carb Food List, Low Carb Food Swaps and the Carb Quiz.
All of these tools were designed to help you better understand your body’s response to carbohydrates… and make your transition to the low-carb lifestyle (and sticking with it!) a breeze.
The Diabetic Meal Plan on the following pages is designed for 2 people. You’ll see that we’ve repeated meals to help you reduce your shopping list and cooking time. When a meal is repeated, the recipes will be scaled to 4 servings so that you can cook once and eat twice, if you so desire. For some things like scrambled eggs and fish dishes, its best to not prepare those in advance. You’ll also find a delicious Low Carb Brownie recipe with 12 servings to enjoy through the week.
And speaking of cravings…
When you sign up for Meal Genius, you’ll also get full access to all of our Premium Diabetic Comfort Food Recipes – from pancakes and waffles to cakes, cookies, bread and pizza – so you never have to compromise your diabetes diet to satisfy your cravings!
[i] http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/37/1/9.full
[ii] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2315645/
[iii] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18495047
[iv] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583262/
