5-Day Diabetes Meal Plan for Weight Loss

Lose weight and keep your blood sugar steady with this healthy easy diabetes diet meal plan. Each of the five days offer healthy meals and snacks that are balanced for carbohydrates, protein and fiber to help keep you blood sugar steady while you lose weight. Each meal contains 2-3 carb servings (30-45 grams of carbohydrates) and each snack is around 1 carb serving (15 grams of carbohydrates).

We kept your daily calorie total at 1,500 calories, which will put you on track to lose a healthy 1 to 2 pounds per week. Each day is actually slightly under 1,500 calories, so you'd have the freedom to add in a beverage of your choice or a diabetes-friendly dessert. And don't forget to stay hydrated! Aim for 64 oz. of water every day. With the healthy meals and snacks in this plan, losing weight with diabetes is a delicious and simple endeavor.

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• 1 serving Rainbow Frittata
• 1 slice whole-wheat toast
• 1 Tbsp. reduced-sugar jelly

• 1 medium banana
• 1 Tbsp. peanut butter

• 1 serving Spicy Thai Noodles

• 1 low-fat cheese stick
• 1 cup raspberries

• 1 serving Greek Chicken with Roasted Spring Vegetables

Daily Total: 1,359 calories, 136 g carbohydrates

• 1 whole-wheat English muffin half
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• 1 over-easy egg
• 1/2 cup grapes

• 2 Tbsp. raisins
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted peanuts

• 1 serving Strawberry Arugula Salad
• 6 oz. light vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1 cup carrot sticks

• 1 serving Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes
• 1 cup raspberries

Daily Total: 1,244 calories, 146 g carbohydrates

• 1 hard-cooked egg
• 1 serving Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

• 1 wedge light Swiss spreadable cheese
• 7 reduced-fat wheat crackers
• 1/2 cup grapes

• 1 serving Springtime Cacio e Pepe
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 1 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

• 2 Tbsp. raisins
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted peanuts

• 1 serving Shrimp and Pea Pod Stir-Fry
• 1 cup whole strawberries

Daily Total: 1,336 calories, 160 g carbohydrates

• 1 whole-wheat English muffin half
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• 1 over-easy egg
• 1/2 cup grapes

• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 1 Tbsp. light ranch dressing

• 1 serving Thai-Style Salad
• 1 medium banana

• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1 cup green bell pepper strips

• 1 serving Chipotle Beef Tacos
• 1 serving Mexican Street Corn
• 1 serving Tangy Pepper Salad

Daily Total: 1,389 calories, 162 g carbohydrates

• 1 cup oatmeal (prepared with water)
• 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
• 1/2 cup blueberries

• 1 cup grapes
• 1 low-fat mozzarella cheese stick

• 1 serving Bacon Ranch Salad
• 1 cup whole strawberries

• 2 Tbsp. raisins
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted peanuts

• 1 serving Spicy Chicken and Snow Pea Skillet
• 1 cup raspberries

Daily Total: 1,288 calories, 142 g carbohydrates

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