{"id":24752,"date":"2021-07-14T13:56:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T13:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=24752"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"1200-calorie-diabetic-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"1200-Calorie Diabetic Diet: The Beginner&#8217;s Guide To Reduced-Calorie Meal Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#The_1200-Calorie_A_Day_Diabetic_Diet\" >The 1200-Calorie A Day Diabetic Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#A_1200-Calorie_Diabetic_Diet_Plan\" >A 1200-Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#What_Does_A_Diabetic_1200-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like\" >What Does A Diabetic 1200-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#How_Do_I_Make_Up_A_Diabetic_1200-Calorie_Diet_Meal_Plan\" >How Do I Make Up A Diabetic 1200-Calorie Diet Meal Plan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#Day_One\" >Day One:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#Day_Two\" >Day Two:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#Day_Three\" >Day Three:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diabetic-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably heard the term 1200-calorie diabetic diet being thrown around. Maybe you&#8217;ve even tried using one, but you don&#8217;t really understand how they work.\u00a0 These diets are specifically designed to help manage the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients. However, they can also be useful in helping patients lose weight as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6163457\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This article will explain everything you need to know about the 1200-calorie diabetic diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_1200-Calorie_A_Day_Diabetic_Diet\"><\/span><b>The 1200-Calorie A Day Diabetic Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basics of a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">1200 diet<\/a> are very simple; this amount of calories could help you to have your blood sugar levels under control. Depending on your daily routines, you may actually be able to stick to a 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan without any sort of problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet plan assumes that the patient is not exercising and will primarily only eat foods that are low on energy density. This means avoiding foods that contain a lot of calories per serving like most processed foods, potato chips, nuts, and fast food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet also assumes that the patient is not attempting to lose weight, so they may need to be a little more vigilant in order to make sure that their calorie intake stays at <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-high-protein-low-carb-diet\/\">1200 calories or below<\/a>. Studies show that people who reduce their calorie intake to 1200 per day were able to lose up to 1.5 lbs per week, but the rate of weight loss varies from person to person (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3940825\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is not intended for patients with type 1 diabetes or any other dietary restrictions. It is a diet plan that has been proven to be effective at helping manage the glucose levels of diabetic patients. If you are not diabetic, you should speak with your doctor before starting this diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1200-calorie diabetic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-keto-meal-plan\/\">diet<\/a>, like many other diets, is a matter of personal choice and will depend on the preferences of the individual patient. A commonly recommended food for this diet are those items found in the fresh produce aisle. These foods have very few calories per serving while also providing important nutrients that are essential for overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet will also involve avoiding the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/volume-eating\/\">consumption of foods<\/a> that have a lot of calories per serving and generally are not good for overall health, like chips, nuts, fried food, soda, etc. This entails patients to read the nutrition labels on food packaging and pay close attention when they are eating out so that they can count their calories accurately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet has also been proven to be effective at <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-hungry-after-eating\/\">helping with weight loss<\/a>. However, it is important that the patient does not set out on this diet in order to lose weight but instead sets it up for the purposes of controlling their diabetes and blood glucose levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3940825\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who follow the 1200-calorie diabetic diet are encouraged to eat a wide variety of food and maintain a balanced diet. This is particularly important for patients with diabetes as they need to make sure they are getting enough nutrients in order to manage their disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is particularly effective for persons with type II diabetes. This is the most common form of diabetes and can be managed through proper nutrition, exercise, medication, weight loss, etc (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3940825\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Keep in mind that it doesn\u2019t replace your dietitian\u2019s advice or any medication prescribed by your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-paleo-meal-plans\/\">1200-Calorie Paleo Meal Plans: Caveman Diet But Make It Delicious<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_1200-Calorie_Diabetic_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3395-1024x576.png\" alt=\"1200 calorie diabetic diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3395.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3395-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3395.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-3395.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>A 1200-Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many carbs in a 1200-calorie diabetic diet? According to the CDC,\u00a0 people with diabetes should aim to get about half of their calories from carbs. That means if you normally eat about 1,200 calories a day to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pilates-vs-yoga-for-weight-loss\/\">maintain a healthy weight<\/a>, about 600 to 700 calories can come from carbs. At 4 calories per gram, that\u2019s at least 150 grams of carbs per day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/managing\/eat-well\/diabetes-and-carbohydrates.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much meat can someone with diabetes eat on a 1200 calorie diet? While the answer comes down to personal preference, it is advisable to put 0.8g\/kg of protein into your body each day. The source of this protein can be meat, eggs, milk, or lentils (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fammed.usouthal.edu\/Guides&amp;JobAids\/handouts\/Metabolic\/1200CalMealPlanningGuide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it&#8217;s recommended that you try to get at least 25-35g of fiber in your body each day. This all helps to control your blood sugar levels and keeps them from spiking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flaxseed-recipes-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> or insulin control may seem very restrictive, this is not the case when you look at how much food you actually need in order to keep control of your blood sugar levels. You can eat whatever you want, just make sure that it&#8217;s something approved on the list and keep track of how many calories are in each one if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a word of caution: this low-calorie diet may not be appropriate for every person with diabetes. For weight loss, this calorie level is low enough that it may cause a negative effect on the metabolism of some people. Also, this calorie level may not provide enough carbohydrates to complement medication regimens or prevent hypoglycemia (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3940825\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s best to consult your doctor before going on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-during-period-to-lose-weight\/\">this diet<\/a>. If your doctor prescribes this diet, he or she will have taken all important factors into account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29143 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1200 calorie diabetic diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_A_Diabetic_1200-Calorie_Diet_Look_Like\"><\/span><b>What Does A Diabetic 1200-Calorie Diet Look Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re probably wondering what foods will be allowed on the 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan. Even though this may seem like a difficult question, it really isn&#8217;t. These are some of the foods that you can eat on a 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat \u2013 Lean cuts like chicken and turkey breast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables \u2013 Frozen mixed vegetables are very good for you as long as they&#8217;re not covered in cheese or cream sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits \u2013 Can be eaten; but you should stick to the low-sugar ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts \u2013 All nuts are allowed as long as they&#8217;re unsalted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breads and Grains \u2013 Whole grain bread, pasta, quinoa and brown rice are all very good for you on a 1200 calorie diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats \u2013 Margarine is the main source of fat that is accepted in this diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks \u2013 It can be difficult to choose snacks on this diet plan. You&#8217;re best off eating fruits and vegetables as snacks in order to keep your sugar levels down<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inevitably, you&#8217;ve probably been wondering about the beverages that will be allowed with a 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan. This is actually very simple as well:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Fruit Juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda Water (no sugar or additives)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s really all that you&#8217;re going to be able to drink while on a low-calorie diet. Since water is best drank without any additions, it&#8217;s always the best choice for your 1200-calorie diabetic diet menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Make_Up_A_Diabetic_1200-Calorie_Diet_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.png\" alt=\"weight loss with diabetic diet\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a>How Do I Make Up A Diabetic 1200-Calorie Diet Meal Plan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming up with a 1200-calorie diabetic diet menu can be stressful. From counting the calories to ensuring you have a variety of tasty options, it can seem like a lot of work to do. Use this 1200-calorie diabetic diet sample menu for inspiration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_One\"><\/span><b>Day One:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> One slice of buttered wholewheat toast with jam. A bowl of low-sugar cereal (60 calories) and skimmed milk (25 calories). Coffee or tea, without sugar (0 calories).\u00a0 <\/span><b>Total 75 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid Morning Snack: Handful of dried apricots, one thin cucumber and tomato salad on a bed of lettuce leaves &#8211; topped off with olive oil dressing (2 tablespoons), made from extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. <\/span><b>Total 57 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> Half a large baked potato without butter. Served with steamed vegetables such as broccoli and carrots, drizzled in rapeseed or sunflower oil (1 teaspoon each), again no added sugar (0 calories). Half a small low-fat chocolate bar. <\/span><b>Total 155 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Afternoon Snack:<\/strong> One plain bagel, no butter or spreads. A tomato and cucumber salad without dressing &#8211; made from half a large tomato and one thin cucumber; drizzled in lemon juice (2 tablespoons), again no sugar added (0 calories). <\/span><b>Total 140 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dinner:<\/strong> Low fat cottage cheese with 2 teaspoons of honey (30 calories) All mixed up with spinach leaves, tomatoes and peppers. Dressed with red wine vinegar (1 tablespoon), olive oil (1 teaspoon), and black pepper. <\/span>Served with warm wholewheat rolls spread with avocado pate (28 gms.), made using extra virgin olive oil (1 teaspoon), lemon juice (2 tablespoons) and mashed avocados- again no sugar added. Served with a side salad made from chopped tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce leaves. Dress in balsamic vinegar (1 tablespoons) and olive oil (1 teaspoon). <b>Total 135 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Late Evening Snack:<\/strong> Yogurt with fresh fruit slices served with low fat granola cereal &#8211; make sure it is a low GI variety such as oats or wholegrain rice cereals (30 gms.). Drizzled in honey to add sweetness &#8211; again no added sugar needed as the cereal is naturally sweetened; plus one tablespoon of ground flaxseed for healthy fats. <\/span><b>Total 93 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Total Daily Calories \u2013 1,230.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">Vegan Weight Loss Meal Plan 1200 Calories: Adding Power-Packed Meals To Your Vegan Weight Loss Arsenal<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Two\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4565.png\" alt=\"1200 calorie diabetic diet\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4565.png 941w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4565-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4565.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a>Day Two:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A mug of tea or coffee without sugar.\u00a0 Half a grapefruit, cut in half.\u00a0 Two slices of wholegrain or sourdough toast with unsalted, unhomogenised butter (1 tsp), served with fried silver fish and chili mayonnaise made from organic low fat mayonnaise (4 tablespoons) blended with fresh lemon juice to taste and chopped cayenne pepper. \u00a0 <\/span><b>Total 91 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid Morning Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carrot-ginger soup \u2013 make sure it is low fat; add honey to sweeten if needed. \u00a0 Sweeten with dried fruit such as dates (check they contain no added sugar) for natural sweetness instead of sugar. <\/span><b>Total 200 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> Two veggie burger patties made with quinoa and split peas, served on a wholewheat bun with low fat mayonnaise (2 tablespoons), chopped lettuce and tomatoes, no added sugar. <\/span>Served with vegetables &#8211; choose from roasted mixed peppers or fried cabbage tossed in olive oil (1 teaspoon) and herbs such as coriander\/cilantro. <b>Total 372 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Afternoon Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep it light \u2013 yogurt or cottage cheese topped with fresh fruit slices will do the trick. Serve with a handful of unsalted nuts like almonds without adding salt or sugar \u2013 to control your calories consume one serving per day only.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Total 106 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Low-fat minestrone soup made from mixed vegetables such as carrot, celery and cabbage with small beans (1 cup), fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme. Again serve without added sugar to add sweetness. <\/span><b>Total 235 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late Evening Snack: Yogurt with granola, one teaspoon of ground flaxseed and a handful of raisins &#8211; low GI option like oats is preferred (40 gms.). <strong>Total<\/strong> <strong>88 Calories.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Total Daily Calories \u2013 1,231<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Three\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"drink detox cocktail\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Day Three:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One slice of buttered wholewheat toast served with jam. A bowl of low-sugar cereal (60 calories) and skimmed milk (25 calories). Coffee or tea (no sugar). <strong>Total <\/strong><\/span><b>227 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid Morning Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Low fat cottage cheese with one teaspoon of honey. <\/span><b>Total 61 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hummus with warm wholewheat pitta breads (8 gms.). A small salad made from chopped tomatoes and cucumbers dressed in lemon juice (1 tbsp.) and olive oil (1 tsp.), served with cucumber sticks, no added sugar. <\/span><b>Total 150 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Afternoon Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One poached egg on a bed of mixed salad leaves &#8211; again make sure the mayonnaise is low-fat. Dress with black pepper and red wine vinegar. <\/span><b>Total 163 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oven-roasted sausages made with spelt, wholemeal breadcrumbs (2 tablespoons), fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil (1 teaspoon). Roast with chopped tomatoes and red onion. Serve with a baked potato made from white potatoes without added fat.\u00a0 <\/span><b>Total 180 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late Evening Snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunny-side up egg on whole grain toast &#8211; make sure the bread is not sweetened! Also, eat black grapes (10 gms). <\/span><b>Total 81 Calories.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Total Daily Calories \u2013 1,223<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1200-calorie diabetic diet is a low-carb, high-protein diet. This type of diet can be beneficial for those with diabetes because it has been shown to help regulate blood sugars. It can also be used by people who are looking to lose weight or just want to eat healthier. For the best results, you should combine this diet with exercise and limiting your sugar intake. You will also need to make some changes in order for this type of diet plan to work for you &#8211; like cooking at home more often and not eating out as much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Apart from following a proper diet, physical exercise is also essential for your body and health. Take up a challenge and try this 20-min Full Body Workout At Home to get a snatched body.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=1200_Calorie_Diabetic_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/managing\/eat-well\/diabetes-and-carbohydrates.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carb Counting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3940825\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical efficacy of a medically supervised outpatient high-protein, low-calorie diet program is equivalent in prediabetic, diabetic and normoglycemic obese patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6163457\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining the Optimal Dietary Approach for safe, Effective and Sustainable Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fammed.usouthal.edu\/Guides&amp;JobAids\/handouts\/Metabolic\/1200CalMealPlanningGuide.pdf\">Meal Planning Guide 1200 calorie<\/a> (n.d., usouthal.edu)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard the term 1200-calorie diabetic diet being thrown around. 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Maybe you've even tried using one, but you don't really understand how they work.\u00a0 These diets are specifically designed to help manage the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients. However, they can also be useful in helping patients lose weight as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6163457\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This article will explain everything you need to know about the 1200-calorie diabetic diet.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The 1200-Calorie A Day Diabetic Diet<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basics of a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories\/\">1200 diet<\/a> are very simple; this amount of calories could help you to have your blood sugar levels under control. Depending on your daily routines, you may actually be able to stick to a 1200-calorie diabetic diet plan without any sort of problem.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet plan assumes that the patient is not exercising and will primarily only eat foods that are low on energy density. This means avoiding foods that contain a lot of calories per serving like most processed foods, potato chips, nuts, and fast food.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet also assumes that the patient is not attempting to lose weight, so they may need to be a little more vigilant in order to make sure that their calorie intake stays at <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-high-protein-low-carb-diet\/\">1200 calories or below<\/a>. 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