It is depend on the type of diabetes you have, your medications, physical activity, and where your blood glucose level is at the moment. A registered dietitian may help you decide.
Type 1 or type 2 using insulin:
- Have food in your system when your insulin is peaking.
- You need three meals and an evening snack.
- If you take two injections of short- and intermediate-acting insulin, you need three meals and three snacks.
- If you use Humalog, eat within 15 minutes of taking your insulin.
- Snack for physical activiy.
A common mistake is not waiting half hour after taking regular insulin to eat. If you start eating before insulin activity is peaking, you have higher blood glucose levels after meals.
Type 2:
- Eat small meal every 2 to 3 hours.
Eating smaller amount of foods, your glucose levels are lower after eating.
Small-meals spread over the day that may help control your hunger and calorie intake, leading to better blood glucose control and weight loss. Your blood cholesterol levels will also be lower.
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