Since my diagnosis with diabetes six years ago, my diet has changed dramatically; I have the countless diet books and diabetic recipe books to thank for my current healthy weight and diet.

You can follow my steps to manage your Type II Diabetes, but it’s still advisable for you to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.

What works for me may not necessarily work for you.

Top 5 ways to manage your diet for Type 2 Diabetes:

1. Cut Down the Intake of Snacks. I understand that cutting back on snacks is one of the hardest things to do for some people; it’s hard for me too at first.

However, establishing a healthy diet is essential to great diabetes care. Replace the unhealthy snacks with healthy snacks like unsalted nuts, dried unsweetened fruit, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. I love fresh red pepper and cucumber.

2. Cut Back on White Flour and Increase Wholemeal Carbs. This is the most essential part of your Type II Diabetes diet, and the thing that contributes to the biggest increase in weight loss.

Wholemeal, especially stoneground wholemeal, is so good for you and has so much more flavor in it that switching is much easier than you think.

Remember that the bread that is best for you is the one that is freshest with least preservatives or added ingredients. Also, brown or basmati rice is great with a lovely nutty texture.

3. Stop Drinking Cocktails, Start Drinking Wine. Instead of drinking cocktails that are full of sugar, colorants and preservatives, opt for red wine. Of course, water is still the best drink!

According to research, wine contains anti-oxidants that are great for keeping your heart healthy. The recommended amount is one glass a day with your evening meal.

4. Drink More Water. Once again, you are told to drink more water! You do know the benefits of drinking water are endless, right?

To make drinking more water easier for you, this is what you can do. Firstly, put bottles of water at all the places in the house or work, be it in your desk, on your desk, in the kitchen, the bedroom, the living room and other places.

Try and drink all these bottles or glasses up and you will be well on your way to 8 glasses a day. Have a go, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to have drunk 8 glasses of water in a day.

5. Eat More Fruits and Veggies. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a great way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need.

They are still the best if eaten raw, followed closely by steamed. Both ways of eating fruits and vegetables preserve all their natural goodness.

From, Jess