Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes

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Watch the extras Ask for what you want Watch what you drink Eat on time Remember the ground rules Content Plan ahead Keep portion sizes in check Make substitutions Extras add up Drinks matter, too Alcohol and diabetes Staying on schedule Save room for dessert Don't forget nutrition ground rules Movement helps, too

Don't settle for what comes with your sandwich or meal.

Instead of french fries, choose a diabetes-friendly side salad or a double order of a vegetable.
Use fat-free or low-fat salad dressing, rather than the regular variety, or try a squeeze of lemon juice, flavored vinegar or salsa on your salad.
Ask for salsa or pico de gallo — an uncooked salsa — with your burrito instead of shredded cheese and sour cream.
On a sandwich, trade house dressings or creamy sauces for ketchup, mustard, horseradish or fresh tomato slices.