Dining Out Tips for Diabetics

Asian

• Steamed dumplings or potstickers

• Stir-fried fish, chicken, or lean beef with vegetables

• Sushi or Sashimi

• Steamed-rice or boiled-noodle dishes

Mexican

• Chicken enchilada (no cheese or sour cream)

• Small burrito with whole beans and chicken

• Chicken or fish fajitas

• Steamed rice with chicken

Steak House

• Grilled or broiled lean cuts of beef (round steak, sirloin, filet mignon, London broil, tip roast)

• Broiled or baked chicken breast (don’t eat the skin)

• Steamed vegetables

Salad Bars and Buffets

• Lettuce; plain, fresh vegetables; beans with light dressing

• Roast chicken or turkey breast (without the skin) or lean, sliced roast beef

• Steamed vegetables (without butter, margarine, or sauce)

• Fresh fruit

Fast Food

• Grilled veggie burger without sauce

• Garden salad with light dressing

• Broiled, roasted, or grilled chicken sandwich

• Sliced turkey or lean roast beef sandwich (without mayonnaise)

• Grilled hamburger with bun, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mustard (no cheese or “secret sauce”)

• Baked potato with vegetables

• Avoid beverages high in sugar or fats, such as milkshakes