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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.

Guide to Salad Dressing for Diabetes

With type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, is it okay just to pick any salad dressing off the shelf? Or do you have to take other things into account to make a healthy choice?  If you want to keep …

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How to Cook Frozen Vegetables: Tips and Tricks

We recently shared some info on the nutritional value of fresh versus frozen veggies. Overall they are very similar.  The main downfall is cooking frozen veggies can taste a bit different. Here …

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Frozen vs Fresh Vegetables

Low carb vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens often make up a large part of a healthy, low carb diet. So when you go to your local grocery store, what do you reach for…that bag of …

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Incredible Advantages of a High Fiber Diet for Diabetes

There is one thing in nutrition that most experts and organizations agree upon. And that is: fiber is a healthy component of our diet. Still, the power of a high fiber diet is grossly underestimated. …

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15+ Foods with Healthy Fats

Dietary fat is a necessary part of your every diet. In fact, without it your body would not be able to function properly. Fat is responsible for keeping your cell membranes flexible, which allows for …

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Quit Foods High on Carbohydrates: #1 Rule to Lower Blood Sugar and A1c!

One of your main goals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes is to lower blood sugar and A1c, keeping your levels within a normal healthy range – it helps keep you healthy and avoids nasty …

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Incredible Superfoods for Diabetes: They’re NOT What You Think!

You may have heard of all these miraculous superfoods for diabetes or prediabetes. But do they really hold some type of magic powers to help “reverse” your condition? Surprisingly yes. …

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Whole Grains and Diabetes

Whole grains are often recommended as a ‘safe’ diabetic food and yet are they? Well I could give you my opinion but it would be just that, my opinion – which at the end of the day …

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Sugar free drinks and diabetes

With Type 2 Diabetes, Can You Have Diet Soda Sometimes?

Soda, pop, soft drink, Coke…no matter what you call it, all these drinks have one big thing in common: SUGAR! You may already know that drinking sugar drinks with type 2 diabetes is a no-no, but …

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Butter for Diabetes: Is it Better than Margarine?

Butter has been a topic of heated debate since the 1970’s, with the saturated fat in butter being the main point of controversy.  When you have type 2 diabetes, it’s wise to consider …

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Why is Oatmeal Raising My Blood Sugar?

Why is oatmeal raising my blood sugar, I thought it was meant to be a healthy food for diabetes? Is oatmeal actually a healthy food for people with diabetes or is it all just hype? Do the “whole …

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Lentils for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes

Lentils are one of those foods that cause a pretty big stir among the low-carb crowd.  Lentils are high in carbohydrates, but they’re also pretty high in protein and fiber…so, does …

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Legumes and Beans for Diabetes: A Look at the Facts

Beans and legumes are claimed to be a good source of dietary fiber and protein for anyone wanting to follow a low glycemic index diet. And because they are fat-free, they are often touted to be …

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Can a Diabetic Eat Grits?

If you’re wondering, can diabetics eat grits, that’s exactly what you’ll discover here. But take a moment to think: What do you eat for breakfast every morning? If you’re …

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Breakfast Cereal for Diabetes: Let’s Crunch Some Numbers

Are you wondering what breakfast cereal is okay for diabetes? You’re not alone! We’re constantly receiving comments such as: Without a doubt, many of us have become dependent on breakfast …

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Brewer’s Yeast for Diabetes

When you think about yeast, the concept of bread-making probably comes to mind. But, baker’s yeast isn’t the only kind of yeast out there that has a job to do. Brewer’s yeast (a …

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Hemp Oil for Diabetes

What comes to mind when you hear the world “hemp”? Do you think of the cannabis plant or CBD oil? What is the difference between cannabis, CBD oil, and hemp anyway? Can hemp products get …

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High protein diet in diabetes: Is it safe?

Diets high in protein are popular among athletes, people trying to shed extra weight, and sometimes they are even prescribed to help certain health conditions. But what about type 2 diabetes? Is it …

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Can Diabetics Eat Tomatoes?

Tomatoes have been a topic of lighthearted debate for a long time…are they a fruit or are they a vegetable? Technically, tomatoes are classified both fruits and veggies, so both sides get to walk away …

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Is Tofu Good for Diabetes?

Tofu is a high-protein soy product that is popular among vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. But you may be wondering is tofu good for diabetes? Will it influence your blood sugar? And what …

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Can Diabetics Eat French Fries?

“Would you like fries with that?” How many times have you heard that phrase at a sit-down restaurant or in a fast-food line? French fries are the gold-standard side option for most casual …

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Is Soy Milk Good For Diabetes?

With so many alternative milks to choose from these days, it can be hard to determine which ones pair well with your diabetes low carb diet.  Soy milk is one option that can turn out to be either …

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Almond Milk for Diabetes

When it comes to non-dairy milk alternatives, almond milk is a low carb superstar for diabetes! It’s just as creamy and satisfying as other plant-based milks, but few others are as low in carbs …

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How To Make Cinnamon Tea PLUS 5 Delicious Recipes

Can cinnamon lower blood sugar? The short answer is Yes. Studies have shown several benefits of consuming cinnamon including: You can read more about the benefits over here. There are many ways we can …

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Is Avocado Good For Diabetics?

Over the years many people have come to fear avocados. I think this largely comes from the weight loss/ low fat industry pushing us not to eat fat because the common thinking is that we’ll end …

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Chia Seeds and Diabetes

Chia seeds are one of those foods that’s been proclaimed to be a ‘superfood’. And the topic of chia seeds and diabetes seems to come up frequently with questions such as: These are …

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Shirataki Noodles: Perfect for Diabetes!

If you’re looking for the perfect noodles for diabetes, look no further. Shirataki noodles are low in calories, super low in carbs and even have benefits to share. Keep reading to learn what …

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Low Carb Diabetic Sauces: Alternatives to Buy or DIY

When it comes to diabetic friendly sauces, it can be a bit of a challenge. For instance, take a walk down the supermarket aisles and pick up 10 different jars or bottles of sauce and you’ll find …

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Condiments for Diabetics: Choosing the “Best” Options

How do you like to season your food? Some people like to drench their food in hot sauce whereas others may use ranch on everything. But regardless whether you like your food spicy or sweet or tangy, …

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Buckwheat for Diabetes: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Something that’s really annoying about information you might find around the web, is it’s not exactly accurate. This means you can find yourself thinking a food is good for blood sugar …

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Can People with Diabetes Eat Sausage?

You can roast a sizzling sausage around a peaceful campfire or snack on a hearty bratwurst in the hustle and bustle of a thriving German festival. Sausages are a versatile and well-loved way to eat …

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Is Tuna Good for Diabetes?

We often hear fish such as tuna is a healthy option, touted for its omega 3 fats, but you may be wondering is tuna good for diabetes? That’s what we intend to answer here and provide nutrition …

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Soybeans and Diabetes: Healthy or Not?

Soy products are everywhere these days. And they do provide a vegetarian protein source, regardless of whether you’re vegan or vegetarian. From soy milk to classic tofu, it’s hard to keep …

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Milk and Diabetes: A closer look at the best options

Like all individual foods in our diet, there’s often debate about whether they are good or bad for our health – and milk doesn’t escape this analysis. When it comes to milk and diabetes, you …

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Cream for Diabetes: Setting the Nutrition Record Straight

What ingredient do a hearty green bean casserole, a rich chocolate cake, and spicy pumpkin latte all have in common? You may have guessed the answer…it’s cream! When it comes to adding …

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Mayonnaise for Diabetes: A Good or Bad Choice?

Sometimes the best part of a meal isn’t the main course itself, but all the trimmings. Think about a juicy hamburger. It wouldn’t be complete without a fresh slice of tomato, a few rings …

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The Value Of Feasting On Fish (It Improves Diabetes!)

Fish is generally considered a very healthy food source. And when it comes to type 2 diabetes, this is certainly the case as well. Read on to discover why you should eat fish, the nutrition it …

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Shrimp and Diabetes

From an elegant tray of shrimp cocktail at a party to a row of grilled shrimp at a backyard barbecue, there are so many ways for seafood lovers to enjoy this classic crustacean, even with diabetes. …

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Dates and Diabetes: Can You Eat Them?

Dates and diabetes, have you wondered whether they are safe to eat? Fruit can be a tricky subject when it comes to diabetes. How do you figure out which ones will raise your blood sugar and promote …

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Noodles for Diabetes: Facts & Recipes

Do you pine over pasta? Do you rave over ravioli? Will you spiral without spaghetti? You’re not alone. And while traditional noodles are not the best option for diabetes.  You’re also …

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