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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.

Can Diabetics Eat Prunes?

Prunes are well known for their ability to regulate digestion. You may have eaten a few prunes or even gulped down a bittersweet glass of prune juice in an effort to “get things going.” We all need a …

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Cornbread and Diabetes: What Are Your Options?

If you had to name the perfect side dish to a spicy mug of chili or a steaming bowl of soup – what would it be? Did you say cornbread? If so, you’re not alone. Cornbread pairs perfectly with soups, …

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Are Chickpeas Good for Diabetes?

Chickpeas are versatile to cook with, they’re a good source of vegetarian protein, and let’s be honest, they’re pretty adorable in both name and appearance. What’s not to love about these little round …

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Can Diabetics Eat Lunch Meat?

Lunch meat, deli meat, sandwich meat, cold-cuts…these pre-sliced packaged meats make throwing a salad or sandwich together as simple as it gets. Are these easy-to-use meats as healthy as they are …

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Metabolism and Metabolic Syndrome Explained

If you’ve heard diabetes and metabolism mentioned a lot, that’s because type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are a state of altered metabolism. And the term metabolic syndrome is frequently …

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Is Mozzarella Cheese Bad For Diabetics?

Did you ever hear the myth about the moon being made of cheese? Folks in medieval times may have actually thought this story was true. Nowadays, we know better than to believe this silly wives’ tale, …

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Can Diabetics Eat Cream Cheese?

Nothing beats that fluffy-yet-dense texture of cheesecake. The ingredient responsible for this ultra-creamy, irresistible dessert is cream cheese! So, let’s talk about it. Is cream cheese a good …

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V8 Juice and Type 2 Diabetes: Is It Blood Sugar Friendly?

“I could’ve had a V8!” Does that old slogan ring any bells? You may have seen their commercials on TV or even enjoyed a can of V8 yourself. V8 juice has been a health food favorite for decades, but is …

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Steak and Diabetes: Is It A Healthy Option?

Nothing beats the satisfying sizzle of a fresh steak on the grill. A perfectly seasoned, crispy-yet-tender steak can make a dinner at home feel like 5-star dining experience! But, can people with …

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Can Diabetics Eat Chicken?

Have you ever taken a bite of a new food and declared that it “tastes like chicken”? There’s a reason we use chicken as a frame of reference when talking about other foods…it’s one of the most popular …

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Ham and Diabetes: Nutrition Facts & Options

There’s nothing quite like a beautifully glazed spiral ham for a festive dinner or a sweet-yet-savory ham and tomato sandwich at a picnic lunch. You can dress it up or dress it down, and it still …

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Can Diabetics Eat Raisins?

Raisins can be a fun ingredient to sweeten up a green salad, sprinkle over oatmeal, or eat by the handful. You may even have cherished memories of enjoying a little box of raisins in your school lunch …

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Are Grapes Bad For Diabetics?

Fruit. We all think it should be included in any healthy diet because it provides countless health benefits. That’s a myth. Whole fruit certainly beats ‘added sugar’ as a sweet. But …

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What kind of bread is best for diabetics?

Diabetes and bread… So many questions come up about good ‘ol bread. And not surprisingly because it’s a staple food that we’ve all grown up on. Toast for breakfast, sandwiches …

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Can a Diabetic Eat a Doughnut?

Perhaps you dream of a hot cup of coffee and a beautifully glazed doughnut as a good breakfast combo. Certainly, it may be delicious. But you may also be wondering, with type 2 diabetes or …

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Is Cranberry Juice Good For Diabetics?

The average adult needs at least 64 ouces (8 cups) of fluid in a 24 hour period to stay hydrated. Hopefully those 8 cups consist mostly of plain water with maybe a few servings of coffee or sparkling …

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Is Sourdough Bread Good For Diabetics?

Sourdough bread is certainly delicious. But is sourdough bread good for diabetics? Is it better or the same as many other breads? Is it a yes or no food? Will it be friendly to blood sugar levels or …

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Guide to Starbucks Drinks for Diabetics

Starbucks is the most recognizable coffee shop of all time – in some cities, you’ll see that circular green and white logo on practically every street corner. With over 30,000 store locations …

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Diabetic Friendly Baked Beans: What Are Your Options?

Baked beans have been a huge hit since the very first can was created at the Heinz factory in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania over 120 years ago. We still enjoy baked beans today as a side dish for dinner, as …

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All About Erythritol Sweetener and Type 2 Diabetes

As a diabetic you may already be aware that consuming sugar will do no favors for your A1C or blood sugar levels. But when it comes to the world of sweeteners, there seems to be so many choices, so …

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Can Diabetics Drink Coke Zero? What Everyone Must Know

If you have diabetes you may be thinking quitting your regular Coke and opting for Coke Zero is going to do you a big favor. After all, it’s sugar free and therefore healthier, right? Wrong! …

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Best Low Carb Fruit for Diabetics

Research has shown time and time again that a low carb diet can improve blood sugar levels, A1c, and chronic inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. “Reducing carbs” may seem simple enough since …

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Plantains and Diabetes

Plantains are a starchy fruit with some interesting benefits and drawbacks when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Depending on where you live, you might not even be familiar with plantains and their …

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Yams and Diabetes

Yams are a starchy veggie that is often confused with sweet potatoes. The truth is, they’re not the same thing, but they do have some similarities in terms of nutrition.  Keep reading if …

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Are Chow Mein Noodles Better For Diabetics Than Regular Pasta?

To answer this question, we need to consider what chow mein noodles actually consist of and then see how those carbs, fats, and other nutrients compare to other types of pasta noodles. Ready? …

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Cheese for Diabetes: Nutrition Facts & Best Ones To Eat

There’s nothing quite like a creamy, tasty piece of cheese for a snack. Or adding shredded cheese to melt over the top of a meal.  But what about cheese for diabetes and prediabetes, is it …

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Best Fruit For Diabetes Type 2

Reader question: Can I have any kind of fruit to eat? If you’re also wondering whether fresh fruit can be part of a healthy diet or what type of fruit is best to eat with type 2 diabetes and …

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Are Cherries Good for Diabetics?

These fun-colored fruits taste great, are so easy to eat, and make the perfect summer treat after just a few hours in the freezer. Though modest in size, cherries pack some major flavor, with the …

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Soba Noodles for Diabetes: Are They Good to Eat?

There are so many noodle options out there, but do soba noodles (made from buckwheat) make the cut when it comes to blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes? Keep reading and we’ll talk nutrition, …

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Is Fried Chicken a Healthy Diabetes Food?

When you think of the top foods enjoyed by the American South, you might think of grits, cornbread, BBQ brisket, and you can’t forget about the gold standard…fried chicken! Fried chicken is a classic …

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Energy drinks for diabetics: Yes or No

People love caffeine, and for good reason—it helps us think clearly, lightens our mood, and even improves our athletic performance. There some healthy ways to get your daily caffeine “boost” and there …

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Is Tomato Paste Okay with Type 2 Diabetes?

Can you cook with tomato paste if you have type 2 diabetes? The short answer to this question is…YES! You can definitely use and enjoy tomato paste when you’re using a low carb diet to treat type 2 …

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For Diabetes?

Artificial sweeteners can now be found in thousands of products from ‘diet’ sodas, to ‘diet’ foods, to no sugar, low sugar, desserts, yogurts, chewing gum, and even some low fat products. One of the …

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Pizza For Diabetes: What Are Your Options?

When most people with diabetes consider switching to a lower carb diet, they immediately think about all the delicious comfort foods they’re going to miss – pasta, bread sticks, and most …

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Benefits of Omega 3 for Diabetes

For diabetes, omega 3 fats may help reduce insulin resistance, improve blood sugar levels, boost heart health, and more. Read on as we explore what it is, how it works in your body, the best food …

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How Do I Kick My Junk Food Habit?

Do you always feel the need to snack on chips while watching TV?  Have a hard time passing up the candy jar at work? If so, you’re not alone! Sugary, salty, and deep-fried fatty foods …

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Diabetes Food Label Reading: Quick Tips to Shop Smarter

“What’s in a name?” Well, Shakespeare probably wasn’t referring to food labels when he wrote that line, but when it comes to modern-day grocery shopping the “name” …

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Nuts for Diabetes and Prediabetes

Tree nuts are a favorite snack around the world. They taste great, they are easily portable, and they are super nutritious! There are many kinds of nuts to be enjoyed… walnuts, almonds, macadamia …

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Is Honey Good for Diabetes?

Honey has been used to sweeten foods and cure minor ailments for centuries. There are even 8,000 year old cave paintings that depict humans foraging for honey in the wild! That’s because we all …

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20 ‘all you can eat’ Vegetables Good For Diabetes

All of the vegetables we’re about to cover are super duper good for diabetes. They are low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and full of vitamins, nutrients and compounds that are beneficial to …

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