Some carbohydrate foods contain essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, which form an important part of a healthy diet. A mix of whole milk and semi-skimmed milk has been used, but please use whichever you prefer. Any dairy alternative should be unsweetened and fortified with calcium.

I lost around 12lbs (5.5kg) in my first week. When I returned to see the nurse after three months, my HbA1c was down to 42mmol/mol – it had been 51mmol/mol when I was diagnosed. The nurse thought she was seeing things. Breakfast: Porridge made with 30g porridge oats, 200ml almond milk, 40g blueberries and 10g pumpkin seedsLunch: Two slices of medium wholemeal bread with grated cheddar, vegetable oil-based spread, tomato and cucumber

This is especially important if you treat your condition with insulin and diabetes medications that increase the risk of hypos (low blood sugar levels). Reducing your carbohydrate intake and changes to your body weight may mean your insulin and diabetes medication needs to be adjusted. Important points about this meal planExplore the recipes that have helped hundreds of thousands of people see real results from real food, low carb approach - including sustainable weight loss and maintenance, improved blood glucose control, reduced medication, type 2 diabetes remission, and improvements in mental health. The Low Carb Cookbook helps you navigate the low carb lifestyle with confidence and ease. Our low-carb meal plan aims to help you maintain a healthy balance while reducing the amount of carbs you eat. Varying amounts of carbohydrate are shown each day to help you choose which works best for you. Before starting any healthy eating programme, please read how to choose your meal plan to make sure you follow the plan that's right for you. I make sure I balance out my diet with what suits my insulin, but with a bit of tweaking, most things can be persuaded to suit my insulin!

If you or someone you know is self-isolating, find out how to eat healthily whilst staying at home. What’s a low-carb diet? This meal plan outlines daily food intake for one person, but it's still important to remember to drink regular fluids. This includes plain water, plain milk, and tea or coffee without added sugar. Research suggests that the best type of diet is one that you can maintain in the long term, so it's important to talk to your healthcare professional about what you think will work for you. Another option is the Mediterranean diet, which is also linked to reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. What to consider before following a low-carb dietLow Carb Program is an NHS-approved app for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and obesity used by over 440,000 people across the world, demonstrating metabolic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes do not have to be chronic and progressive. People with type 2 diabetes who complete the program sustainably lose 7% of their starting body weight, 4 in 10 participants eliminate at least one medication and 1 in 4 people achieve type 2 diabetes remission.