The Diabetes-Friendly Meal Delivery Service

Our program was created using the concept of glycemic load, which has to do with the way your metabolism effectively uses fat for energy from the foods you eat. Glycemic load is influenced with the way your body responds to combinations of different foods. The glycemic load combines both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates. Since most meals and snacks combine multiple different foods, it is useful to refer to the glycemic load with combination foods. This is why bistroMD recommends pairing fruit with a meal or protein snack, to slow the glycemic response. Our program benefits those diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and those with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells are resistant to the action of insulin, or anyone simply wanting to improve their eating patterns.

Yes. Carbohydrates are important to help provide your body with energy and nutrients. The key is selecting the right type of carbohydrates (complex carbohydrates) and being mindful with portion sizes as the amount of carbohydrate impacts blood sugar. Examples of healthy, complex carbohydrates are oats, brown rice, quinoa, farro, bulgur, barley, wild rice and legumes such as beans and peas. We do have some meals that feature pasta, rice and potatoes as the carbohydrate, being mindful of both portion size and glycemic load to keep your blood sugar stable. Ensuring carbohydrate foods are paired with adequate protein and healthy fats will help to slow down digestion of the sugars into the bloodstream which will ultimately help to prevent large blood sugar surges after eating.

Our diabetic-friendly meals are balanced with lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats and is considered a safe and healthy eating pattern for diabetics or if you have been told you are pre-diabetic. If you are taking medication to manage diabetes, we recommend you let your physician know that you’re starting a healthy eating program with us, to keep them in the loop and also in the event that any medications potentially need to be adjusted. Sometimes lowering the dose of medication may be warranted to avoid hypoglycemia risk so it’s important to work closely with your healthcare team.

Another important consideration is diabetics who have diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease). People with diabetic nephropathy might require a reduction in their protein intake as bistroMD meals provide on average around 25-30g protein per meal. Always consult with your healthcare provider to help determine whether this meal plan is suitable for your personal health needs when managing other comorbidities.