How should diabetic people who also suffer from severe overweight eat and what should they eat? In this article we see a practical example of a 1200 calorie diabetic diet that provides approximately 45-50 percent daily carbohydrates, 25 percent protein, and the rest of fat.
A plan that can be useful to all diabetic people as an indicative scheme, subject to the approval of the attending physician. The indications are useful for those suffering from type 2 diabetes, in line with recent studies that indicate a very low-calorie diet as a tool for lowering blood sugar.

1200 CALORIE DIET FOR OVERWEIGHT DIABETICS

• Breakfast (valid for every day): latte with 150 ml of skim milk and stevia. Two wholemeal rusks or 2 wasa slices with 2 teaspoons of apple compote. As an alternative to rusks: 30 grams of All Bran.
• Mid-morning snack and snack (valid for every day): 100 grams of fruit including kiwi, red fruit, strawberries, cherries, peaches, pineapple, orange or mandarins. Paired with a cup of green or regular tea with stevia and lemon juice.

1200 CALORIES DIET FOR OVERWEIGHT DIABETICS: WEEKLY SCHEME

Monday

Lunch: 50 grams of wholemeal pasta or oats or rye or red brown rice, with 100 grams of chickpeas, beans, lentils in a jar, or 30 grams of legumes weighed from buckets + flavorings of your choice (garlic, fried, etc.) and spices and a level teaspoon of oil.
150 grams of cod or plaice or a can of natural tuna + mixed salad with lemon juice and a teaspoon of oil or 200 grams of steamed spinach / chicory / chard with a teaspoon of oil. A digestive herbal tea with stevia + 3 almonds.
Dinner: 250 grams of zucchini or mushrooms or peppers stir-fried with a level teaspoon of oil and parsley + 100 grams of cow’s milk ricotta or 150 grams of cottage cheese. One slice (25-30 grams) of wholemeal toast.
5 grams of 90% extra dark chocolate or 4 almonds.

Tuesday

Lunch: 50 grams of wholemeal spaghetti, rice or soy noodles with simple basil sauce (a ladle) + a teaspoon of grated Parmesan. 100 grams of baked turkey breast with a handful of rocket and cherry tomatoes, 20 grams of grana padano flakes, a level teaspoon of oil and lemon juice + a raw cucumber. 3 almonds + a sugar-free herbal tea.
Dinner: 100 grams of fresh salmon (not smoked) or natural trout or mackerel (fresh fish cooked on the grill with spices and herbs or in the oven) with 200 grams of spinach or broccoli with a tablespoon of grated parmesan but without oil.
One slice (25-30 grams) of wholemeal toast. 5 grams of 90% extra dark chocolate or 4 almonds.