Cheesecake Factory (1 piece)

Split the entrée and dessert: eat half, box the rest before starting, and avoid sugary drinks, bread baskets, and large sides in the same meal.

Start with a salad of leafy greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and a vinaigrette served on the side; skip croutons and sweet dressings.

Choose a protein-centered entrée such as grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or steak, paired with non-starchy vegetables rather than fries, mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

If you want dessert, share a small portion of cheesecake after the meal rather than eating it alone; consider limiting it to a few bites.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if this is safe for you.

If large spikes are frequent or you use glucose-lowering medication, review restaurant-meal strategies with your clinician or diabetes educator.