The Right Number of Calories
Consume the right number of calories to help you reach and maintain an optimum body weight. The number of calories you need depends on your size, age, and activity level. Eating too many calories causes weight gain, which will worsen diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease risks. Your body makes and/or uses insulin best when you are at your optimum weight. On the other hand, eating too few calories causes a different problem for special classes of persons : Children and teens with diabetes must eat enough calories to grow properly. Pregnant and nursing women must eat enough calories to provide for
