Medical Disclaimer: Always consult your GP or diabetes specialist before starting a ketogenic diet, especially if you are on insulin or sulfonylurea medications. Dose adjustments may be required.
This meal plan provides a structured week of eating designed to stabilise blood glucose, reduce insulin requirements, and support weight management in people with diabetes.
Breakfast: 2-egg omelette with spinach and cheese (2g carbs). Lunch: Tuna salad lettuce wraps (3g carbs). Dinner: Grilled chicken thighs with roasted broccoli and olive oil (5g carbs). Total: ~10g net carbs.
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon (1g carbs). Lunch: Caesar salad with chicken, no croutons (4g carbs). Dinner: Salmon with asparagus and butter (4g carbs). Total: ~9g net carbs.
Continue rotating proteins and non-starchy vegetables. Aim for total daily net carbs of 10–20g. Monitor blood glucose after each meal for the first 2 weeks to identify individual responses. Use our diabetic-friendly keto recipes and safe keto snacks.
Hard-boiled eggs, string cheese, celery with almond butter, pork scratchings, and macadamia nuts are all excellent between-meal options with minimal blood glucose impact.
A well-structured diabetic keto meal plan keeps blood glucose remarkably stable. Many people find they need significantly less medication within weeks of starting.