Most diabetics exclude milk from their diet as milk contains lactose. However, milk provides the important carbohydrate, protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Follow the daily serving you should include milk in your diabetic food grocery list.

How much is a serving of milk?

Note: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have four to five servings of milk each day.

What are healthy ways to have milk?

* Drink fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk.
* Eat low-fat or fat-free fruit yogurt sweetened with a low-calorie sweetener.
* Use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream.