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In diabetes meal planning, a cup of milk counts as what?

A carb food. Milk has natural sugar.

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  1. A free drink
  2. A protein food
  3. A carb food ✔

Why: CDC says a cup of milk counts as a carb food. Milk and yogurt have natural sugar even with no sugar added, so plan for them in your meal.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA puts yogurt and kefir in the carb section of the Diabetes Plate, while cottage cheese counts as protein.

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Answer: A carb food. CDC says a cup of milk counts as a carb food. Milk and yogurt have natural sugar even with no sugar added, so plan for them in your meal.

  1. Diabetes Meal Planning (CDC) www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/diabetes-meal-planning.html
    A cup of milk also counts as a carb food.
    Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. Diabetes type 2, meal planning (MedlinePlus) medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007429.htm
    Be aware that milk, yogurt, and other dairy foods have natural sugar, even when they do not contain added sugar.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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