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Healthy eating especially important for those who have diabetesIn plain terms, people with diabetes need to develop a routine with their eating. Because blood sugar is mostly affected by what you eat, eating a variety of healthy foods at regular times, and in regular amounts, helps you regulate your blood sugar. If you take diabetes medication, regular mealtimes and regular amounts of various foods also help you get the most out of the least amount of medication. Because people with diabetes are at risk of — or already have — high blood pressure or high blood fats, it makes sense to also choose foods that are heart healthy (lean, low-fat) and ones that are low in salt.
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Winter salad
Ingredients1 head red leaf lettuce
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 Granny Smith apple
½ cup raisins
1 Bosc (brown) pear or
