minute read 2 Similar to fats, our bodies need sodium (salt) to function, but too much sodium can cause high blood pressure or fluid retention. How does salt raise your blood pressure? Salt causes your body to hold onto water. If you eat too much, the extra water in your blood puts extra pressure on your blood vessel walls, which increases your blood pressure. Consuming too much sodium increases your chances of heart disease and stroke. 

minute read 2 Preventing heart disease and stroke in people with diabetes is crucial. Having diabetes or prediabetes significantly increases the risk of having heart disease or stroke. Healthy eating is a good way to keep your heart and body healthy, and reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. 

minute read < 1 On average, people with diabetes should aim to get about half of their calories from carbohydrates (carbs).

minute read 3 Everyone enjoys eating sugary foods and drinks from time to time – and there is no problem including them as an occasional treat as part of a healthy and balanced diet.