Nutrition
Diabetes Plate Method
The diabetes plate method divides meals into vegetables, protein, and controlled carbs—simple portion guidance that blunts post-meal glucose spikes for type 2.
The diabetes plate method fills half the plate with non-starchy vegetables, one quarter with lean protein, and one quarter with carbohydrate—whole grains, fruit, or legumes—for simpler portion control without weighing every gram. It blunts post-meal glucose spikes versus carb-heavy plates and works well with type 2 lifestyle plans.
Adjust starch portions if CGM shows repeated highs.
Common questions
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Can the plate method replace carb counting?
For many people it is enough to start—if you use mealtime insulin or see persistent highs, add gram counting with your dietitian or clinician.
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