You have probably been given a lot of information about food and diet in diabetes. You might worry that you need to follow a special meal plan or that you are not allowed to eat your favourite foods anymore. But don't panic- no foods are banned.

Food advice for people with diabetes is exactly the same as for people without - everyone is advised to eat a healthy, balanced diet that's low in fat, sugar and salt, with plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Click on the tabs above to find out more about diet for each type of diabetes and check out this link for recipes for young people and students on a budget!