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10 Best Diabetes Lunch Ideas

Published: Feb 2, 2021 by Charlotte · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Lunch ideas you can enjoy while you keep your diabetes under control. These diabetes friendly meals are quick, low carb and full of flavor. From turkey roll ups to chicken cheesesteak bowls, you will want to add these favorites to your lunch time meal rotation!

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This post originally published July 2020, now updated with related topics and recipe specific information.

What can a type 2 diabetic eat for lunch?

  • Choose a lunch that is lower carb and with extra fiber if possible*. Including low carb veggies will give you plenty of fiber and vitamins.
  • Some of the recipes listed here can be made lower in fat by using reduced fat cheese.
  • Higher protein lunches help you avoid the mid afternoon slump which can occur when you overdo on carbs.
  • Consult with your diabetes educator to determine the proper number of carbs you need to include in your meal.
  • Lower carb tortillas and breads are a good choice for a quick sandwich.

*Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Nutrients. 2019 May; 11(5): 962.

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  • 3 Ways You Can Take Charge of Type 2 Diabetes
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Check out our companion posts on 10 Best Diabetes Breakfast Ideas and 10 Best Diabetes Dinner Ideas for more of our most popular recipes!

Here's a way you can still enjoy philly cheesesteak without all the added carbs! Stuffed peppers are the answer to your lunch time cravings. Makes a great "leftover lunch" idea!

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Melted cheese mixed with beef and onions in a bell pepper-low carb, easy and delicious.
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green bell peppers stuffed with cheesesteak in black skillet

Turkey and cheese teamed with all your favorite sandwich "fixins" and stuffed in a low carb wrap! You will love how quick and easy this is to make and so versatile-substitute ham or roast beef.

Low Carb Turkey Roll-Up
Low carb turkey roll ups ready in minutes! Use honey mustard or cream cheese for a satisfying on the go lunch. Makes a great party appetizer too!
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low carb tortilla wrap with turkey and tomatoes

Rotisserie chicken made at home will be your new favorite meal! Use the leftovers to top salads or fill wraps.

Baked Rotisserie Chicken
Prepare a delicious low carb and diabetes friendly meal with this oven baked rotisserie chicken recipe.
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A close up of a piece of rotisserie chicken

Make this recipe to carry with you to work the next day. It heats up perfectly and is SOOOO satisfying!

Low Carb Mexican Casserole
Enjoy this easy Low Carb Chile Relleno Casserole with no guilt!  Ground beef and lots of peppers and cheese makes satisfying Mexican food!
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chile rellenos casserole with golden brown cheese on top

The ultimate multipurpose lunch recipe! You can use these tasty tenders in any number of delicious recipes-from salads to soups.

Easy Pan Seared Chicken Tenders Recipe
Grilled chicken flavor and cooked in a skillet indoors! These low carb chicken tenderloins-perfect starter for salads and wraps are ready in under 30 minutes.  Our "secret ingredient" gives them over the top flavor!
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Cooked chicken tenders in black skillet

Here's a carb controlled way to enjoy a delicious stuffed potato! Makes a complete meal that's easy to re-heat!

High Protein Stuffed Potato
High protein stuffed baked potato food prep recipe! A satisfying combo of BBQ chicken, steamed broccoli and cheese piled high on a baked potato.  A delicious diabetes-friendly meal.
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chopped potato with broccoli, chicken, bbq sauce and cheese in black skillet

One of our most popular recipes! So satisfying with tender chicken pieces combined with peppers, onions and melted cheese.

Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Family friendly low carb chicken philly cheesesteak comes together in a snap.  Serve in bowls for the low carb eaters and on a hoagie bun for everyone else.
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Chicken Philly Cheesesteak

A low carb soup that's perfect any time of the year! This one pot meal can be used throughout the week as a healthy and filling lunch idea.

Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Hamburger vegetable soup is a family favorite meal.  Uses common pantry and freezer items and can be easily made low carb with a few tweaks.  Cook up a batch for a neighbor or friend who needs a comforting meal.
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green beans, hamburger, carrots,corn soup in pot

Craving gyros? Look no further than this low carb gyros wrapped in lettuce. Top this authentic flavored wrap with our creamy tzatziki sauce.

Greek Gyros Recipe
A delicious and easy low carb gyro that you can have on the table in under 30 minutes.
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gyro meatballs on lettuce leaf with red onion and tzatziki sauce

Fresh tomato flavor shines in this easy and tasty tomato pie. We've cut the carbs in half so dig in!

Tomato Pie made Diabetes Friendly
Low carb tomato pie makes a delicious summertime lunch or brunch! Enjoy your fresh tomatoes and basil with a lightened-up pie crust.
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Tomato pie in crust with cheese and tomatoes
turkey lettuce tomatoes rolled inside tortilla on white plate

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