2017 marks the 10th year I have been a Registered Dietitian (where has the time gone?!?). I can honestly tell you that I have enjoyed my career more than I ever dreamed possible. Having the privilege to help individuals improve their health by using ‘food as medicine’ has been truly rewarding. One of the reasons I went on to specialize in diabetes and become a diabetes educator was simple…I was blown away by how quickly blood sugars can change, based on what we eat!
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And now, after years of working with individuals at all stages of their diabetes journey (borderline, newly diagnosed, or 40+ years) I’ve been able to see what works (and what doesn’t) as well as understand how empowering it can be for someone to no longer wonder if they are eating the right foods.
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One of the most common misconceptions I’ve heard over the years from my clients is:  “having diabetes means you have to eat foods that  I don’t really like…I’m going to miss out on the food I’ve always enjoyed the most“.  Truth is, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, eating with diabetes not only can be delicious and fulfilling, it absolutely SHOULD be!
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Saying that is one thing…but why not show you?
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Diabetes is affecting more people than ever before. If 1 in 3 adults in the US are being diagnosed with pre diabetes or diabetes, why aren’t there more diabetes specific nutrition resources available that won’t leave us feeling isolated, confused, and looking for more?Â
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It’s time we make that change. I want to show you a simple, understandable, sustainable and results-driven way to eat. A way that will help improve your blood sugar while truly nourishing and satisfying you.Â
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With these goals in mind, I decided to create the number one request I receive from my clients…an all-inclusive meal plan filled with recipes and a grocery shopping guide.  Even better? I want to make it available to anyone that is interested…for FREE! This allows me to share with you the full set of tools necessary to begin lowering your blood sugar, without sacrificing delicious foods.
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The 7 day Diabetes Meal Plan is for you if:
- You are looking to improve your blood sugar and manage your diabetes without feeling deprived
- You are ready to understand what it means to eat with diabetes and never feel like you will miss out on eating your favorite foods
- You desire to make changes to your diet and lifestyle that will work long-term, but aren’t exactly sure where to start
- You want to know the best foods to put in your body to start improving your health today
- You want to make eating and thriving with diabetes simple, understandable, and not too time-consuming
- You don’t have diabetes, but are interested in preventative, long term nutrition solutions for yourself OR to support a loved one manage their diabetes
Let’s focus on more good news. Diabetes is self-managed. It is different than other chronic conditions because what we do, at home, on a daily basis, can dramatically improve our outcomes. We have the power to choose better meals to help improve both our blood sugar and our long-term health, so that we can have the energy to enjoy our lives and live it to its fullest.
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Eating a diabetes-friendly diet, is simply a healthy way to eat. Whether you were you recently told you have pre-diabetes or have been trying to control it your entire life, this plan will help you. I’ve included the same exact strategies I have used to help the thousands of individuals I have worked with throughout my career and I’m so excited for it to help you as well!
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If you take one thing away from this post, let it be that you don’t have to go at it alone. Below is where you can click to get your free diabetes meal plan, instantly.  Try it out, share it with a friend, print it off, save it to your desktop, whatever is convenient for you…just start somewhere and let me know how it goes!
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I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below on what’s working for you, or email me directly at Lori@lorizanini.com.
~Lori
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Thank you so much. I have several clients as well as myself that suffer with type 2 diabetes. This will help a lot.
Maggie Travis
You are so welcome, Maggie. I’d love to hear how you like it. Please feel free to stay in touch.
Can you give me a list of sugar free stuffs which can provide good protein?
Hi Alex, and lean protein source would not include sugar. This could be fish/shellfish, poultry, pork tenderloin, etc. Examples of Carb and sugar free plant protein sources would include nuts and seeds. Hope this helps!!
Thank you for you 7 day Diabetes Meal Plan this will definitely help my grandfather and i think you will love this podcast learntruehealth.com/prediabetes/ because it teaches similar information.
You are welcome, I hope you find it useful. And I appreciate the podcast recommendation!
I have been trying to get my brother to get his diet under control for a long time. He has exhibited some symptoms of diabetes already. I like that you mentioned that you don’t have to have diabetes to eat a healthy diet and avoid excess sugar.
Thank you for your delicious recipes in Eat What You Love. I have non diabetic friends who have purchased the book and are using it to change their diets and enjoying doing so. I am an underweight pre diabetic who is having trouble gaining or keeping weight on. Any tips on how to do so would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Thanks For Your Top-Notch Article. Actually, Many people can keep their blood glucose in a healthy range without medications (either oral diabetes medications or insulin injections) if they lose weight and keep their weight down, are regularly physically active, and follow a meal plan that helps them keep portion sizes under control and helps them spread the amount of carbohydrate they eat at each meal throughout the day.
Well Described! Keep up the good writing.