HOW MUCH FAT CAN I EAT

Guidelines are given on the each recipe apply equally if you have diabetes. If you are overweight and have diabetes, it is particularly relevant to lose excess weight. Control of blood glucose levels can improve significantly with small losses in weight. Aim to keep your fat intake between 40 to 50 grams (8 to10 teaspoons) per day. For health reasons, it is preferable to select polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats. These are found sunflower, canola and olive-based margarine and oils, nuts, seeds, olives, fish and seafood.