controlling your childs diabetes is challenging than controlling an adults sugar level its a challenge with kids purwa duggal nutrionist fortis hospital mulund says diet is a basic method of controlling diabetes by implementing some basic concepts you and your child can plan meals and avoid unsafe situations we give you tips on how to plan meals in case of diabetic kids mealtimes for kids should be healthy and enjoyable ensure appropriate balance of carbs proteins and fats be consistent plan meal and snack for same time each day incorporate carbs with plenty of fiber by opting for whole grains include more of dark green and deep yellow green leafy vegetables choose more of whole fruits to juices minimal of one serving of citrus orange grapefruit etc per day is the best meat and poultry used should be trimmed of its visible fat before use milk and milk products should be low fat in case of special meals such as birthday parties holidays or eating out can be difficult for your child unless he goes prepared to enable him to enjoy the meal with everyone else plan ahead kids when thirsty should be taught to opt for water than for fizzy drinks learn to choose healthy fats reduce or eliminate foods high in saturated and trans fats such as butter shortening cream cheese fried foods and meat replace these with healthy fats found in vegetable oils nuts and trans fatfree margarine sweets need not be an absolute no the calories and carbs contributed may be incorporated as part of the meal planread more personal health diet fitness stories on wwwhealthmeupcom