7-Day Sample Menu for Patients With Diabetes
If you or a loved one has diabetes, meal planning is crucial for managing your health.
September 26, 2024
Planning meals with diabetes doesn’t have to be stressful. This week-long meal plan makes it easier with simple, balanced ideas to help keep your blood sugar steady and your meals satisfying.
A Week of Healthy Meal and Snack Ideas
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
BREAKFAST (30 grams carb)
1 cup oatmeal
1 tbsp sliced almonds
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
LUNCH (30–40 grams carb)
Turkey sandwich on
2 slices whole wheat bread
Raw veggies
Hummus dip
DINNER (30–40 grams carb)
3 oz grilled salmon
½ cup baked potato
Spinach salad
1 cup skim milk
NO CARB [blood sugar >140]
- Raw veggies and dip
- Tomato with low-fat cottage cheese
- 2-4 tbsp almonds
- Tomato with tuna salad
- Celery sticks with peanut butter
- Tomato with fresh low-fat mozarella
cheese, balsamic and olive oil - Hard cooked egg
15 GRAMS CARB [blood sugar 100-140]
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 carton light yogurt with 2 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 medium orange
- ½ banana
- ½ cup applesauce
- 3 cups light popcorn
- ½ cup light ice cream
30 GRAMS CARB [blood sugar <100]
- 2 cups mixed berries and melon
- 1 carton light yogurt and
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 orange and
¾ ounce pretzels - 1 whole banana
- ½ cup applesauce and
3 squares graham cracker - 6 cups light popcorn
- 1 cup light ice cream
This plan is a starting point — your doctor or dietitian can help tailor it to your health goals and lifestyle.
Download the 7-Day Sample Menu PDF
This downloadable guide provides meal ideas, portion size recommendations, carb-based snack options, and daily nutrition guidelines.