Condition · Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: an adapted menu, no deprivation.

Low glycemic index by default, calibrated protein/fiber ratios, 500+ filtered recipes. Budday complements your medical care, it does not replace it.

Not a medical device. Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up remain the responsibility of your doctor and your endocrinologist. Budday complements, never acts in their place.

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WhyType 2 diabetes: an adapted menu, no deprivation.

4 things we do specifically.

Low GI

Glycemic index low by default.

All proposed recipes have an estimated low or moderate GI. No high-GI recipe will be suggested unless you actively search for it yourself. The glycemic load of your weekly menu is calibrated to limit post-prandial spikes.

Macros

Macro ratio calibrated.

Protein + fiber + carbs in adapted proportions. The 3-part plate (half vegetables, quarter protein, quarter complex carb) is applied by default. Protein comes first in the meal sequence.

Portions

Portions adjusted.

Calculated on your actual energy needs (weight, activity, goal). No overdosing, no generic "average adult" portions that do not fit you. You can adjust manually if you want.

Substitutions

Substitutions on the fly.

An ingredient does not work for you (allergy, taste, availability)? We offer 2-3 alternatives that maintain the T2 diabetes coherence of the recipe. The filter is never broken.

Foods + tracked parameters

What we filter, what we watch.

Sources: HAS recommendations, Société Francophone du Diabète, ANSES.

Foods to limit

Added sugars · sodas, industrial juices, pastries
High-GI carbs · white bread, white rice, boiled potatoes
Fatty processed meats · saucisson, lardons, rillettes (sodium + fat)
Excess alcohol · 2 drinks max per day, never on an empty stomach
Ultra-processed dishes · NOVA 4 classification

Tracked parameters

Fasting glucose · daily log if you measure
Post-prandial glucose · 2h after meals, optional
HbA1c · quarterly entry, evolving follow-up
Waist circumference · marker of insulin resistance
Physical activity · 150 min / week WHO target

Filtered recipes · Type 2 diabetes: an adapted menu, no deprivation.

2 recipes to start with.

See all 500+ recipes

Low GI 25 min

Salmon over braised leeks, ginger.

380 kcal · 4 servings

Low GI 25 min

Red lentils in coconut milk.

410 kcal · 4 servings

And exercise

Calibrated to your insulin sensitivity.

Regular physical activity directly improves insulin sensitivity. The WHO recommends 150 minutes per week at moderate intensity for type 2 diabetes: spread over 3 to 5 days, never 2 days in a row without moving.

The Budday exercise plan calibrates to the equipment you have (or just your body), your current level, and any other conditions you may have (cardiovascular, joint). No gym needed if you do not have one.

Post-meal walk · 10 min after lunch and dinner, lowers post-prandial glucose
Moderate cardio · brisk walking, cycling, swimming: 30 min × 5 / week
Strength work · 2 sessions / week, resistance or bodyweight
Buddy counts · reps, encourages, adapts the session live

Founder note

« Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 25 with dangerous levels. Five months later, my blood work was back to normal. That is where Budday was born. »

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What we filter, what we track

Sources: HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé), Société Francophone du Diabète, ANSES.

Foods to limit

Added sugars · sodas, industrial juices, pastries
High-GI carbs · white bread, white rice, boiled potatoes
Fatty processed meats · saucisson, lardons, rillettes (sodium + fat)
Excess alcohol · 2 drinks max per day, never on empty stomach
Ultra-processed foods · NOVA 4 classification

Tracked parameters

Fasting glucose · daily log if you measure
Post-prandial glucose · 2h after meals, optional
HbA1c · quarterly entry, evolving follow-up
Waist circumference · marker of insulin resistance
Physical activity · 150 min / week WHO target

Morning fasted weigh-in

If you weigh yourself, do it in the morning upon waking, fasted (06:30-08:00). This is when your reference glucose is measured and your weight is most stable. No evening weigh-in: hydration variation and intestinal contents distort the reading.

Not a medical device

The app does not replace your doctor or endocrinologist. It complements. Diagnosis, drug treatment (Metformin, insulin if prescribed), and clinical follow-up remain their domain. You can export your nutrition and sport tracking as an encrypted PDF to bring to consultations.

Not a medical device

Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of any condition remain the responsibility of your doctor and specialist. Budday complements, never replaces.

Recipes and tracked parameters are indicative, based on public recommendations (HAS, ANSES, specialised learned societies).

Frequent questions

What we get asked the most.

Still looking for an answer? Write to us.

Is this adaptation permanent?

As long as your condition stays declared in your profile, yes. Recipe filtering, macro calibration, substitutions, all of it keeps applying without you having to restate it. You can switch it off whenever you want in Settings.

Do you replace my doctor?

No. Budday is not a medical device: we complement, we never replace. Diagnosis, treatment and clinical follow-up stay with your doctor and your specialist. We help you apply their guidance day to day.

What if I have several conditions to manage?

We combine them without breaking anything. Type-2 diabetes + gluten-free, cholesterol + lactose intolerance, tree-nut allergy + vegetarian: every combination is handled at once in the menu calibration and the swaps we suggest.

Your sources, what are they?

For each condition: public guidelines from HAS, ANSES, learned societies (Société Francophone du Diabète, AFDIAG, and more) and recent peer-reviewed studies. No isolated opinion, no sponsored advice. The sources are cited on every condition page.