The human body is like a large machine that operates methodically, performing its tasks as they come. Similarly, pancreatic cells secrete insulin in a rhythmic manner. To reduce the burden on pancreatic cells and ensure they work regularly, it is crucial to合理安排餐次 (reasonably arrange meal times). Generally, diabetic patients should eat at least three meals a day at regular intervals with consistent portion sizes. The main foods, as well as those containing protein and fat, can be distributed relatively evenly among the three meals. Each meal should include both a main course and side dishes. The distribution can generally follow a ratio of 1/5 for breakfast and 2/5 each for lunch and dinner, or 1/3 for each meal. For patients on insulin or those prone to hypoglycemia, a small portion of the main course from one of the three main meals can be set aside and consumed between meals, with a pre-bedtime snack being particularly important. This is an effective measure for preventing and treating hypoglycemia. Even patients not on insulin are advised to adopt a meal plan of smaller, more frequent meals, ensuring the amount of main course per meal does not exceed 100g.