carmelia says:

In additional to the above posts, learn PORTION SIZES. Red meats should be 4oz. Take a plate and divide it in half, now divide one of the halves, leaving you three areas. The large (half a plate) area is for your veggie, the smaller two areas are for your protien and starches/carbs. Try to pay attention to HOW the food is cooked, as that makes a difference.
Keep track of eating places on the road, that fix buffet meals, as you can have a larger choice of veggies and salads. Do NOT drown your salad in dressing, put your dressing on the side and dip each bite into it. Try lighter dressings if you eat heavy ones.
Try to keep a journal of what you are eating and when you are eating it. You will be able to determine your eating habits and make changes where needed, if needed. Please it can help you find your ‘trigger’ foods, if you are testing 2 hours after eating.
As you are on the road, you need to figure out a way to add some exercises to your daily life. Exercising will help control your diabetes, even if you just pull over and walk for 30 minutes each evening or something. It will make a big difference verses no exercise.

mack.mer says:

How much you eat can be as important as what you eat, especially if you’re over- weight This technique can assist you in estimating what types of foods you should have at a meal. When you are at a meal, use your imagination to divide the plate into 4 section.
* The first section should be filled with grains or starchy foods. These foods contain mostly carbohydrates. The foods in this section are made mostly of grains, such as wheat, rye, and oats. Starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas, lima beans and corn also belong to this section, along with dry beans such as black eyed peas and pinto beans. Starchy vegetables and beans are in this group because they have about as much carbohydrate in one serving as a slice of bread. Consume 6-11 servings per day and most people choose toward the lower end of the range.
A serving is:
 1 slice of bread
 ¼ of a bagel (1 ounce)
 ½ an English muffin or pita bread
 1, 6 inch tortilla
 ¾ cup dry cereal
 ½ cup cooked cereal
 ½ cup potato, yam, peas, corn, or cooked beans
 1 cup winter squash
 1/3 cup of rice or pasta
* The second section should be protein rich food. The section includes beef, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, tofu, dried beans, cheese, cottage cheese and peanut butter. Meat and meat substitutes are great sources of protein and many vitamins and minerals. Choose from lean meats, poultry and fish and cut all the visible fat off meat. Keep your portion sizes small. Three ounces is about the size of a deck of cards. You only need 4-6 ounces for the whole day.
Equal to 1 oz of meat:
 ¼ cup cottage cheese
 1 egg
 1 Tbsp peanut butter
 ½ cup tofu
* The third section of your plate, you can fill it with non-starchy vegetables. Non-starchy vegetables are naturally low in fat, full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. This section includes spinach, chicory, sorrel, Swiss chard, broccoli, cabbage, salad, bok choy, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. Choose at least 3-5 servings per day.
A serving is:
 1 cup raw vegetables
 ½ cup cooked vegetables
* For the fourth section of your plate, you can fill it with fruits which also contain carbohydrates. They have plenty of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This group includes blackberries, cantaloupe, strawberries, oranges, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, apricots, and grapes. Choose 2-4 servings per day.
A serving is:
 ½ cup canned fruit
 1 small fresh fruit
 2 tbs dried fruit
 1 cup of melon or raspberries
 1 ¼ cup of whole strawberries
For the gulp down, choose non-fat or low-fat dairy products for the great taste and nutrition without the saturated fat. Milk products contain a lot of protein and calcium as well as many other vitamins. Choose 2-3 servings per day
A serving is:
 1 cup non-fat or low-fat milk
 1 cup of yogurt
Too much fat and cholesterol in your diet can be very harmful to people with diabetes. Food that is high in fat includes red meat, dairy products (whole milk, cream, cheese, and ice cream), egg yolks, butter, salad dressings, vegetable oils, and many desserts.
There is a great deal of evidence to suggest that the use of carefully chosen herbal and homeopathic remedies and dietary supplements can help to both prevent the disease andd keep signs and symptoms of diabetes under control in those who have already developed it. Along with the correct lifestyle changes, herbal remedies and dietary supplements can reduce or eliminate the need for prescription medication and can also aid in preventing some of the tissue and organ damage associated with uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Natural supplements to treat Diabetes can include herbs such as Gymnema sylvestre, Galega officinalis and Bilberry.
A few of the herbs have proven successful as natural supplements to treat signs and symptoms of diabetes while the mineral Chromium picolinate has been proven to improve the effectiveness of insulin. Natural remedies such as Insulate Plus is can be used as natural supplements to treat diabetes. Insulate Plus can be used to help maintain blood sugar levels that are within the normal range and support the endocrine system. The herbs in Insulate Plus can also be used as natural supplements to treat diabetes and support healthy circulation which is responsible for adequate flow of blood to the feet and hands.
While conventional medicine works by often treating just the symptoms, natural medicine strives to create holistic balance in the body to support systemic health, relieve ailments, and help prevent future disease. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, the natural ingredients in our remedies support overall health and functioning (rather than just suppressing symptoms).

Prometheus _ says:

CANT USE REAL SUGAR ANY MORE .SUGAR TWIN USE THAT.. AND EAT MORE FRIUT.. AND MAKE SURE U KEEP UR SUGAR DOWN TO MUCH YA WILL GET DIZZY/PASSOUT..
AND MAKE SURE U HAVE GUM OR SNACKS THAT DO HAVE REAL SUGAR IN CASE U GET LIGHTHEADED.

SlickNic says:

lots of cherry pie and twix bars.