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Managing weight while living in an assisted facility with limited meal choices can be challenging. Here are some strategies:

1. Use the plate method: Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and limit the rice/carbs to just a quarter of your plate.

2. Ask if you can request smaller Show Full Answer

Managing weight while living in an assisted facility with limited meal choices can be challenging. Here are some strategies:

1. Use the plate method: Fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and limit the rice/carbs to just a quarter of your plate.

2. Ask if you can request smaller portions of high-carb items like rice and gravy.

3. Consider splitting meals or saving portions for later to control portion sizes. You might also want to:

1. Talk to the facility's dietary staff about your diabetes management needs
2. Request to see menus ahead of time to plan your portions better
3. Keep some diabetes-friendly snacks in your room for times when the main meal options are too carb-heavy
4. Consider meal prepping some simple healthy items on weekends if you have access to cooking facilities

Remember that small changes in portion control can make a big difference in managing both your weight and blood sugar.

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