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By Debra Manzella, R.N., About.com Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

Ordering Lunch Out? Save Calories and Money

Sunday April 27, 2008
Americans are dining out more than ever before. It's not unusual to go to a restaurant for meals several times a week. Big portions, hidden fat, high calorie counts and lots of unhealthy choices can really put us at a disadvantage if we are trying to watch our weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is part of good diabetes management.

The other day, I was determined to order as few calories as possible when I ordered lunch in a restaurant. How was I going to accomplish this when all of the menu choices were so extravagant? This would be especially challenging since most of the items came with fries. Here's my story...

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May 1, 2008 at 12:19 pm
(1) Kathryn Kidwell says:

also try to have 2 tsp. of cinnamon a day it helps with the reduction of blood suger levels, increase in the natural productions of insulin, and reduces blood cholesterol.

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