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If you are a diabetic that needs help losing weight, this web-based plan may be perfect for you. Created by registered dietitians and diabetic educators, the goal of dLife is to offer diabetics a personalized health and fitness plan. In addition to diet and exercise suggestions, this plan allows you to track your blood sugar and the other medical information that go hand-in-hand with diabetes management. The basic premise is that the dieter should plan, track, and report all of their information so they can live a healthier life.

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Diet TV Eating Out Guide:

Dunkin' Donuts (162):

bagel sandwich, bacon, egg, cheese; bagel sandwich, egg, cheese; bagel sandwich, ham, ...full list

McDonalds (159):

bacon egg & cheese biscuit; bacon egg & cheese mcgriddle; big breakfast; deluxe break ...full list

Subway (129):

breakfast sandwich, bacon & egg; breakfast sandwich, cheese & egg; breakfast sandwich ...full list

Starbucks (94):

banana loaf cake; brownie, espresso; crumble coffee cake; oatmeal raisin cookie; lemo ...full list

Arby's (87):

bacon & egg croissant; bacon biscuit; ham biscuit; ham & cheese croissant; sausage & ...full list

Diet TV Frozen Food Guide:

Green Giant (28):

carrot, honey glazed, frozen; corn, cream style, frozen; spinach, frozen; asparagus c ...full list

Flav-R-Pac (24):

asparagus cuts, frozen; baby carrots, whole, frozen; broccoli cuts, frozen; carrot, s ...full list

Cascadian Farm (10):

corn, sweet, frozen; spinach, chopped, frozen; squash puree, winter, frozen; asparagu ...full list

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What can I eat:

Avocado
Beans
Berries
BreadWhole grain breads
Coffee
Condiments
DairyLow fat cheeses
DeliLow sugar and low sodium
Diet Beverages
Eggs
Fats
Fish

Fruit
HamNo sugar added
Lemon
Low Fat Products
MeatLean meats
Milk and Yoghurt
Nuts
OilsOlive and canola oils
PastaIn moderation
PotatoesIn moderation
Poultry
RiceIn moderation
Seasoning
Shellfish
Soy
Spices
Sugar-free Items
Vegetables
Water
Whole Grains

What can I snack on:

CerealSuch as low fat granola (without raisins) and bran flakes
CheeseLow fat string cheese, low fat Swiss cheese, low fat cream cheese and non fat cottage cheese
CrackersWhole wheat crackers and Graham crackers
DeliOven roasted turkey breast
DipsHummus and salsa
EggsHard-boiled eggs
FruitA variety including grapes, bananas, plums, blueberries, watermelon, applesauce and apples
Ice Cream & SorbetsSugar-free, fat free frozen yogurt
Jello & PuddingsSugar-free, fat free pudding
Milk & Soy MilkSkim milk
Nuts & SeedsIncluding almonds, peanuts, peanut butter and walnuts
PopcornAir-popped popcorn

Nutritionist review:

The dLife Diet is a well-rounded plan for diabetics. The weight loss goals that are encouraged are safe, and foods from all food groups are promoted. Low-fat, sugar-free, and high-fiber choices are particularly encouraged to help diabetics maintain proper blood sugar levels and weight. Another nice element of this site is that friends of diabetics are welcome to join the dLife community in order help their diabetic friends and family have healthier lives.

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The dLife Diabetics Diet Plan

If you are a diabetic that needs help losing weight, this web-based plan may be perfect for you. Created by registered dietitians and diabetic educators, the goal of the dLife Diabetics Diet plan is to offer diabetics a personalized health and fitness plan. In addition to diet and exercise suggestions, this plan allows you to track your blood sugar and the other medical information that go hand-in-hand with diabetes management. The basic premise is that the dieter should plan, track, and report all of their information so they can live a healthier life.

What makes the dLife Diabetics Diet a different weight loss plan?

This website-based diet was specifically created for diabetics and does not really apply to non-diabetics just looking to lose weight. While the dLife Diabetics Diet lets you create a personalized meal plan, the pre-planned dLife Diet is based on a 40:30:30 ratio of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Monitoring your blood sugar, medication regimens and meal times are all essential for controlling a diabetic's blood sugar levels, so this site pays special attention to these concerns, as well as many other needs that are specific to diabetics.

What is the dLife Diabetics Diet plan?

The dLife Diet is basically a comprehensive wellness plan for diabetics. Once you log into the website (www.dLife.com), you will need to choose from three goals: weight loss for diabetics, blood sugar management, or meal planning. For a monthly membership fee of $19.95, you get a personalized meal plan, the ability to log your daily intake and information on your calorie needs.

The meal planning and tracking section is pretty simple to follow on the dLife Diabetics Diet. You can choose from hundreds of meal plans that meet your calorie and carbohydrate requirements. The plan is very flexible in that you can use a thirty day pre-set meal plan given by the site or substitute meals, like those from a health care provider. You can also adjust your plan if you have special medical needs, such as a low sodium or soft food diet. Each day, your food intake is broken down to show its nutritional data (calories consumed, etc.), which includes a pie chart reflecting the corresponding percentages of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

Want to use your own recipe? The dLife Diabetics Diet site allows users to enter recipes into the system and get a complete nutritional analysis, in order to see if it fits their needs. A "shopping list" feature compiles a list of the foods you need based on your meal plans, to make it easier for you to shop for groceries.

The following is a typical pre-set meal based on an 1,800 calorie diet with the ratio of carbohydrates to protein to fat being 40:30:30:

Breakfast: 1 extra small banana, 1 cup of nonfat milk, and 1/2 a cup of Wheaties.

Morning snack: 1/8 of a cup of almonds.

Lunch: 3/4 of a cup of cooked spinach, 5-ounces of skinless chicken breast kabobs (recipe given), 1/2 a cup of couscous, 1 cup of field greens with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar, and 1 cup of nonfat milk.

Afternoon snack: 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and 6 ounces of vanilla nonfat yogurt.

Dinner: 6-ounces of broiled beef tenderloin, 1/2 a cup of boiled corn without salt, a small whole wheat dinner roll with 1 pat of margarine, 1 cup of boiled asparagus, and 1/2 a cup of raw blackberries.

Bedtime snack: 17 dry roasted saltless peanuts and 1/2 a cup of sliced cucumber.

What are the weight loss expectations?

There are no promises for how much weight you will lose on the dLife Diabetics Diet plan. However, your calorie needs are suggested based on the National Institute of Health and the American Dietetic Association's safe weight loss guidelines of about 1 pound per week. Ultimately, the dieter sets their own calorie needs and does not have to follow the suggested guidelines.

Is exercise promoted?

Exercise is encouraged for everyone on the dLife Diabetics Diet plan. Even a beginner can start with 15 minutes per day (with doctor's clearance, of course) and increase the duration of their exercise, as they feel comfortable. Dieters can select from cardio, strength training, flexibility, or core training plans. Exercise regimens have beginner, intermediate or advanced levels, so that users can choose what is specifically right for them.

The dLife Diabetics Diet stresses that your eating habits should be balanced with exercise in order to maintain good blood sugar levels. Diabetics may need a carbohydrate-based snack before exercising and may have to check their blood sugar levels before engaging in physical activity, to ensure a safe workout.

Are supplements recommended?

No supplements are recommended on the dLife Diabetics Diet plan.

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