But how low is low-carb? There are different types of low-carb diets. Generally, low-carb eating is when you reduce the total amount of carbs you consume in a day to less than 130g. 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.

Depending on the approach, following a low-carb diet may also lead to other side effects, such as constipation or bad breath. It's nutritionally balanced, we’ve counted the calories for you, and it contains at least five portions of fruit and veg per day.Lunch: Two slices of medium wholemeal bread with grated cheddar, vegetable oil-based spread, tomato and cucumber

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.

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If you do decide to follow a low-carb diet, it’s important to know all the potential benefits and how to manage any potential risks. Low-carb meal plan Here we’ll explain what we mean by low-carb, what the benefits are of low-carb eating when you have diabetes, and share a low-carb meal plan to help you get started if this is the diet for you. We’ll also explain how to get support to manage any potential risks, especially if you manage your diabetes with medications which put you at risk of hypos. 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.