Practical UK guides to supermarket shopping for people managing prediabetes and blood sugar — from understanding food labels to comparing bread, cereals, drinks and snacks, planning everyday meals and shopping on a budget.
Educational information only — not medical advice.
Not sure where to begin? These guides cover the basics of shopping for prediabetes, from reading food labels to making sense of your weekly shop.
Recently told you're prediabetic? See how PrediabetesBasket uses your real online supermarket shop to provide personalised feedback without barcode scanning, meal photographs or daily food logging.
Read guidePrediabetic and not sure what to change? Start with the groceries you already buy and see how PrediabetesBasket can highlight what is going well and where practical changes may help.
Read guideOne food only tells part of the story. See why looking at your whole supermarket basket can give useful context and make practical changes easier to spot.
Read guideA practical beginner's guide to building a more balanced supermarket shop, comparing food labels and making realistic everyday changes.
Read guideHow to compare carbohydrate, sugars, fibre, saturated fat, salt, portion sizes and traffic-light labels on UK supermarket packaging.
Read guideHow barcode food scanners compare with whole-basket analysis of an online supermarket receipt, and what each approach can tell you.
Read guidePractical guides for comparing everyday foods and drinks on UK supermarket shelves.
How to compare wholemeal, seeded, sourdough, rye and other supermarket breads using fibre, carbohydrate, salt and portion size.
Read guideHow to compare carbohydrate, sugar, fibre, wholegrains, portions, granola, muesli and oats in the cereal aisle.
Read guideHow to compare oats, cereals, toast, yoghurt, eggs and breakfast drinks when managing prediabetes.
Read guideA practical look at supermarket snacks — nuts, yoghurt, popcorn, snack bars, crisps and more — and how to compare them.
Read guideHow to compare sugary and zero-sugar drinks, juice, smoothies, milk, plant drinks and energy drinks in UK supermarkets.
Read guideHow to compare natural, Greek, Skyr, flavoured and plant-based yoghurts using sugar, protein, fat and portion size.
Read guideHow to compare supermarket ready meals using carbohydrate, fibre, protein, saturated fat, salt and portion size.
Read guideHow wholegrain choices, fibre, portion size and the rest of the plate change the way pasta and rice fit into your week.
Read guideA practical look at potato portions, GI, skins, cooking methods, sweet potatoes and frozen potato products.
Read guideHow to compare sugar, salt, fat and serving sizes across sauces, dressings and condiments.
Read guidePractical ideas for planning meals, choosing everyday foods and making your weekly shop easier.
Practical ideas for building a more balanced supermarket shop without making your food budget unnecessarily expensive.
Read guidePrediabetic and vegan? Seven easy breakfast ideas using ordinary UK supermarket foods, with simple tips on bread, oats, cereal, yoghurt and dairy-free milk.
Read guideStraightforward meal-prep ideas for busy weeks, with practical ways to make everyday food choices easier.
Read guidePrediabetesBasket currently supports eligible online shops, receipts and order confirmations from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Ocado.