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Foods for Diabetes

Managing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes means making smart choices about the foods you eat.

It’s not always easy to figure out which foods will help you lower blood sugar levels and which ones might cause a spike.

But the good news is that with a bit of guidance, you can make confident choices that support your health, taste buds, and lifestyle.

Choosing the right foods is one of the most effective ways to naturally manage blood sugar levels, support weight loss, and reduce the need for medications. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful steps you can take toward better health!

Here at DMP, we dive deep into the world of foods to help you understand what works best for managing blood sugar. From exploring the benefits of everyday staples like almonds and apples to more indulgent choices like steak and salmon, you’ll find practical tips and science-backed insights on how each food impacts your blood sugar.

Discover the Best Foods to Help You Thrive With Diabetes

Finding the right foods for blood sugar control doesn’t mean feeling deprived. In fact, there’s a whole variety of delicious options that you can enjoy while keeping your blood sugar in check:

Blood Sugar-Friendly Staples: Discover foods like nuts, seeds, leafy greens, and best meats to eat that can help keep you full and satisfied without causing blood sugar spikes. We’ll guide you through the health benefits and provide tips on how to incorporate these foods into your daily meals.

Low Carb Options and Swaps: You don’t have to say goodbye to your favorite dishes. Learn how to enjoy pasta, bread, and even desserts by making smart low carb swaps that taste just as good but won’t send your blood sugar soaring.

The Worst Foods for Diabetes: It’s equally important to know which foods to avoid. We’ll highlight common culprits that cause rapid blood sugar rises—things like sugary snacks, refined grains, and certain types of high-carb foods—and explain why they should be kept off your plate.

Get Clear on the Facts

Confused about certain foods and whether they’re good or bad for diabetes? We clear up the myths and provide the facts, so you can confidently include the right foods in your diet.

For instance, you’ll learn about different types of sweeteners like xylitol and erythritol, understand why some fruits are better than others, and get clarity on how different protein sources affect your blood sugar.

Practical Tips for Real Life

It’s one thing to know which foods are helpful; it’s another to put that knowledge into practice.

We provide simple, actionable advice on how to use all the right foods to create balanced diabetes meals and stay on track with your health goals. You’ll find plenty of meal ideas, snack suggestions, and even tips on how to make dining out a healthy experience.

Evidence-Based and Easy to Follow

Our aim is to provide you with straightforward, research-backed advice that fits into your everyday life. Whether you’re prediabetes, newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for a while, you’ll find the information here to be practical, encouraging, and easy to understand.

Managing your blood sugar doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. With the right knowledge, you can enjoy a wide variety of foods that help you thrive and feel great every day.

Is Mustard Good for Diabetics?

Mustard is a common condiment found in many households, but is it a good choice for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? Many condiments contain added sugars, unhealthy fats and preservatives …

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Can Diabetics Eat Chicken Wings?

When living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, it’s normal to wonder if certain foods, like chicken wings, are still on the menu. The good news is that chicken wings and diabetes make a good …

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Diet Coke and Diabetes. Yes or No?

Reader question: What about Diet Coke? I love it but I am concerned about drinking it because I have type 2 diabetes. This is a common question, and understandably so. Many people turn to diet drinks …

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Is Salsa Good for Diabetics?

Discover why salsa is a diabetes-friendly choice! Learn how its low carb, nutrient-rich ingredients can support good blood sugar control and enhance flavor for your meals.

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Why Is Broccoli and Mandarin Orange Salad Diabetes-Friendly?

With type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, making smart food choices is essential for balancing blood sugar levels and maintaining overall health. Broccoli and mandarin oranges might seem like an unlikely …

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Sour Cream and Diabetes: Yes or No?

If you’ve been wondering whether sour cream fits into a diabetes-friendly diet with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’re not alone. Many people hesitate over this creamy, tangy favorite, often …

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Protein Powder for Diabetics: Nutrition Facts & Best Options

If you’re wondering if protein powder fits into a diabetic diet, the answer is yes. Adding protein powder to your diet can help lower blood sugar and A1c levels, improve insulin sensitivity, …

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Would KitKat Be A Good Option for Diabetics?

As a diabetic, you may have asked yourself whether you can enjoy sweet treats like a KitKat. While it’s normal to crave something sweet occasionally, it’s important to know that not all foods are …

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Sweet Potato for Diabetes: High Carb, High Blood Sugar?!

While we’d love to say eat sweet potatoes, they’re great for diabetes! The sad truth is, like regular potato, sweet potato is a high carb food and that basically equals high blood sugar …

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Can Diabetics Eat Potato Salad?

With type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, navigating your food choices can sometimes feel like walking through a maze. When it comes to enjoying traditional dishes like potato salad, you might wonder if …

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Can Diabetics Eat Tacos + Taco Bell Tips

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can I eat tacos with diabetes?” the good news is: yes, you absolutely can! Tacos and diabetes can make a good match. The key lies in understanding how to make tacos a …

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Are White Corn Tortilla Chips Good For Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes?

Living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes often means rethinking the foods you eat daily. If you’re someone who loves crunchy snacks like white corn tortilla chips, you may be wondering if they fit …

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Is Cloud Bread Ok for Diabetics?

Cloud bread has gained significant attention as a low carbohydrate alternative to traditional bread. When it comes to prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it’s natural to wonder if this trendy bread …

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GLP-1 Boosting Foods to Naturally Boost Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’re likely familiar with GLP-1, or rather, the medications GLP-1 agonists Ozempic and Wegovy. But did you know that certain foods …

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10 Highly Nutritious Carb Free Snacks

When you’re aiming to achieve and maintain healthy blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the right snacks can make all the difference. But in a world brimming with snack …

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15 Food-Related Gifts for People with Diabetes

When it comes to finding gifts for loved ones with diabetes, thoughtful presents that prioritize their health and well-being can make all the difference. In particular, food-related gifts are …

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Cocoa Powder and Diabetes

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, the idea that eating chocolate could be part of your diet might seem too good to be true. But here’s some exciting news: cocoa powder, the main …

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Is Allulose Safe for Diabetics?

Managing blood sugar levels is essential for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, which often leads to a search for safe sugar substitutes. Among the newer sweeteners on the market, allulose …

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Can Diabetics Eat Stevia?

When it comes to sweets, we all love to eat them from time to time. YUM, say yes to creamy cheesecake or one of your other favorite sweets! But sugar isn’t really a good option for any of us, …

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What Meats Can Diabetics Eat?

When it comes to meat and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, there are always many questions: If you’ve been curious about this yourself, we’re about to answer these questions (and more). …

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7 Health-Boosting Antioxidant Foods For Diabetes

On the Type 2 Diabetes Talk podcast, we recently covered eating to beat inflammation. When living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, balancing your blood sugar is crucial, but there’s another factor …

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5 Powerful Foods To Lower Blood Sugar Levels

With type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, anything that can give you that edge to lower blood sugar levels more effectively is a great tool, especially when it’s a natural option. Being our primary …

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20+ Diabetic Lunch Ideas On The Go

When you’re managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, having quick, convenient, and healthy lunch options is essential—especially when you’re on the move. Of course, one of the things people find …

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40 Low Carb Snacks for Diabetics

Here at DMP we’re all about helping type 2 diabetics (and prediabetics) eat a healthy low carb diet. But when it comes to low carb snacks, it can be a bit tricky if you’re new to eating …

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Can Diabetics Eat Cheerios?

When managing your diabetes, understanding how foods influence your blood sugar is crucial. In many parts of the world, Cheerios are a common breakfast staple. But as a diabetic you may be wondering …

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Can Diabetics Eat Lasagna?

When considering a dish as beloved as lasagna, the question of its suitability for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes naturally arises. Questions might include: Can diabetics eat lasagna? What are the …

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Is Oat Milk Good for Diabetics?

When it comes to managing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes effectively, the choices made in your daily diet can have profound impacts on your health outcomes. And this is not just for foods but the …

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Is Coconut Milk Good for Diabetics?

When it comes to milk and diabetes, there are several good options and coconut milk happens to be one of the milks you can happily enjoy! Coconut milk has a unique, rich flavor and a nutritional …

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Are Belvita Breakfast Biscuits Good for Diabetics?

Belvita boldly advertises that their breakfast biscuits support “steady energy, all morning long to help you rise and thrive.” Does Belvita promise more than it can deliver? Let’s see how accurate …

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Sugar Free Creamer for Diabetics: Your Comprehensive Guide

When you’re trying to achieve optimal blood sugar levels with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, every dietary choice plays a pivotal role. And a common daily decision you may be confronted with …

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8 Ways Olive Oil Helps With Diabetes

The evidence shows olive oil helps with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in many different ways. From its high anti-inflammatory capacity to its ability to assist with blood glucose and fend off belly …

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Is Raisin Bran Good for Diabetics?

Raisin Bran cereal originated in the rural state of Nebraska in the 1920s. Despite these humble beginnings, Raisin Bran grew in popularity and still remains a top seller with nearly 50 million boxes …

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Eggs and Type 2 Diabetes: The Facts and Truths Exposed

There’s a lot of confusion out there about what you can eat when you have type 2 diabetes. And eggs happen to be one of those foods. In fact, the nutritional misconceptions about eggs runs far …

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Are Cashews Good for Diabetics?

Have you ever ordered an iced coffee with cashew milk rather than cream or enjoyed a hearty spoonful of cashew butter instead of peanut butter? Cashews have been trending for a while now, with new …

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Top 10 Worst Foods For Type 2 Diabetes

If you can work on removing, or at least minimizing these top 10 worst foods from your type 2 diabetes diet, you will find that great things will happen—you’ll lower A1c, lose weight and be able …

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3 Delicious Diabetic Smoothies To Lose Weight

As a diabetic, if one of your goals is to lose weight, smoothies can be a great way to do it! Smoothies offer a convenient and delicious way to consume a variety of nutrients. However, not all …

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Type 2 Diabetic Thanksgiving Recipes

When you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and you’re aiming to keep your blood sugar and A1c levels in check, the idea of Thanksgiving can be daunting – all that food (and all those …

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Pumpernickel Bread and Type 2 Diabetes

The word “pumpernickel” roughly translates to “hard to digest,” and if you’ve ever had a slice of authentic pumpernickel bread, this description may not surprise you! Pumpernickel is known for its …

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Is Peanut Butter Low Carb?

Peanut butter is a food that’s close to so many of our hearts. And nutrition guides often recommend veggies dipped in peanut butter as a healthy and satisfying snack. But for diabetics, the important …

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Good Bedtime Snacks For Diabetics

Managing blood sugar levels is a critical aspect of living well with diabetes, and this extends to the choices you make for bedtime snacks. It’s generally recommended to consume the majority of …

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