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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.

Potatoes and Diabetes: Can You Eat Them?

Some say “po-tay-to” some say “po-tat-o” but we say “too high in carbs!” and recommend that you skip these starchy veggies altogether. Potatoes may be considered to …

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Scientifically Proven Spices for Diabetes

Think about your favorite recipe cooking in your kitchen. What do you smell? Is it the ginger sizzling in a stir fry? Or maybe garlic roasting in a homemade marinara sauce? Spices give food its …

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Do Carbs Cause Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes?

Two things we often talk about here at DMP are carbohydrates and inflammation. Both carbs and inflammation are intimately linked to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and your overall health.  For …

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Best Flour To Use If You’re Diabetic?

When it comes to flours, making the right choice is very important to blood sugar control. So we’ve gathered some great info here for you to use in your diabetes friendly kitchen and menu …

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Sugar Free Drinks For Diabetes: Get the Facts

What are sugar free drinks? Beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks, are often packed to the brim with added sugar, so any sugar free alternative is automatically healthier…right? Well …

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Diabetic Candy: A Review of Your Options

Is there such a thing as diabetic candy? Well, some food brands would tell you yes. And in a sense of the word, they are telling the truth. There certainly are diabetic-friendly candy options that you …

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Cottage Cheese for Diabetes: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits

If you enjoy the creamy rich texture of cottage cheese but have been wondering whether it’s suitable for diabetes, read on to discover the nutrition facts and health benefits. What is Cottage …

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Type 2 Diabetes and Yogurt: Can You Eat It?

Did you know that yogurt is a protein, carbohydrate and fat? And in terms of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, yogurt can make a great addition to your diet, if you choose wisely. Read on to discover …

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Salt for Diabetes: Is It Really All That Bad?

Salt. We’ve all heard that too much salt is ‘bad.’ And with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, perhaps you’ve heard it’s even worse for your health. The truth is, …

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Is Sugar Alcohol Bad For Diabetes?

We often get people ask us how sugar alcohols affect diabetes and it’s a great question. Because some have no effect, while for you, some sugar alcohols might be bad.  Read on as we explore …

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Is Barley Good For Diabetes?

Some foods like barley are promoted as a healthy whole grain. But when it comes to diabetes, are whole grains like barley good? Read on as we explore the ins and outs of barley nutrition and …

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Red Meat and Diabetes

Whether we’re talking red meat and diabetes, or just red meat and general health, you’d have to agree that red meat gets a bad rap? It’s blamed for it’s high fat content, …

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Bacon and Diabetes

Bacon is obviously a well-loved food. And in low carb circles, bacon is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner on a regular basis. But… do bacon and diabetes make a good match? Let’s answer …

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Rye Bread for Diabetes

Bread, bread, bread – it’s an often debated topic and question for people with diabetes. So when it comes to rye bread, is it a good or bad choice for diabetes? Read on to learn more. What …

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Ezekiel Bread and Diabetes

Have you been wondering if Ezekiel bread and diabetes make a good match?  Wonder no more because here we take a closer look at the pros and cons. What is Ezekiel Bread? Unlike most modern breads, …

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Garlic and Diabetes: Multiple Health Benefits

Garlic is a common spice we’re all familiar with. And it just so happens that garlic and diabetes should be common friends because it provides multiple health benefits and can assist with your …

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Are Peanuts Good For Diabetes?

Although peanuts have the word “nut” in their name, botanically speaking peanuts are a legume. This is because unlike true nuts or nuts grown on bushes, peanuts grow underground. Still, for both …

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Ice Cream for Diabetes: Can You Eat It Or Not?

It’s no secret that ice cream contains a lot of sugar, which hopefully makes it obvious that ice cream for diabetes – well, in most cases, they just don’t make a good match! But are frozen …

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Wine for Diabetes: All You Need To Know

Wine is a beverage that’s frequently enjoyed with dinner or used to toast that special occasion. But wine for diabetes, is it still okay to indulge? The good news is yes. In most cases wine …

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Beer and Diabetes: Need to Know Facts & Choosing Low Carb Options

If you love beer you’ll appreciate how wonderful it is to crack a bottle open on a hot summer day. But beer and diabetes, is it safe to drink? Great question! Let’s explore the answer, along with …

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Carbohydrate Examples: For Better Blood Sugar Control

Carbohydrates are the nutrient that has the greatest impact on your blood sugar and A1c levels. And perhaps you’ve discovered that the category of carbohydrates is also one of the most confusing …

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Wheat and Diabetes

If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you may be thinking wheat fits into your diet, especially if you choose whole grain wheat bread and eat whole grain wheat crackers. However, you’ll …

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Dried Fruit for Diabetes

While a packet of dried fruit such as mangos, apples or cranberries may sound like a wonderful way to satisfy your sweet tooth, the question remains: is dried fruit okay to eat for people with type 2 …

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Are Oranges Good for Diabetes?

Oranges are a fruit we’ve all long associated with being “healthy,” especially for getting our daily dose of vitamin C. But are oranges good for diabetes or prediabetes? The short …

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Orange Juice for Diabetes & Prediabetes: Yes or No?

Orange juice is one of those beverages that most people assume is healthy. And while it may be fine in small doses for the general population, for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, there is …

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Is Corn Good for Diabetes?

Corn is a sweet vegetable that many of us enjoy – buttering up an ear and biting down on the juicy sweetness is certainly a treat. But is corn good for diabetes? It’s a question that comes …

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Popcorn for Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Yes or No Snack?

If you love your crunchy snacks, you may be wondering whether replacing crisps for popcorn is better for diabetes and prediabetes. That’s a great question. Unfortunately, the answer is probably …

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Chips for Diabetes: A Yes or No Food?

That lovely crunch of chips that makes them so incredibly moreish. Oh yes, we all agree that chips/crisps are a food that’s hard to say no to. And for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, …

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Best Pasta For Diabetes

We ALL love pasta, right?! It’s one of those foods that is such a comfort food. And because it is such a comfort food, it is VERY easy to over eat it! Seriously…it is easy to eat an enormous …

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Brown Rice vs White Rice for Diabetes

Being a staple food in the diet, you may be wondering whether rice is good or bad for diabetes. Or if brown rice is better than white rice. These are great questions to ask, so let’s explore the …

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Okra and Type 2 Diabetes

Okra is an interesting vegetable because, depending on where you live, you may eat it every single day or you may have never heard of it in your life! This green pod vegetable is widely consumed in …

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Diabetes

In your endeavors to learn more about managing your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you may have heard that apple cider vinegar (ACV) can provide some assistance to you. And it’s true.  …

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Pineapple for Diabetes: Not a Great Match for Blood Sugar Control

Is there any fruit more distinctive-looking than the pineapple? Interestingly, it was named for its resemblance to a pine cone. And though it’s spiky, crazy-looking exterior can be harmful if …

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Is Watermelon Good for Diabetes?

It’s common to think that fruit and fruit juice is “healthy.” And because of that, a common question we get is: Is watermelon good for diabetes? While it’s true that fresh …

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Bananas for Diabetes: Good or Bad?

Bananas for diabetes. Are you curious to know whether they are a good or bad fruit to include in your diet? Glad you asked. Because while eating bananas are commonly thought of as being a …

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Lemon/ Lime and Type 2 Diabetes

Sweets and salty treats may be tasty, but there’s nothing like a little sour kick to brighten up any day! That’s where superstar sisters lemon and lime come in. These two citrus fruits originated in …

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Raspberries and Type 2 Diabetes

There are few things that scream ‘summer’ more than freshly picked raspberries. And incredibly, there are actually over 200 different species of raspberries themselves! They can be largely divided …

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Low Carb Diabetic Pie Crust Recipe

For our subscribers and members celebrating Thanksgiving shortly, pie is a frequent addition to the menu. Whether you’re attending an event elsewhere or hosting a celebration yourself, try our …

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Winter Squash and Type 2 Diabetes

Sometimes, you do have to wonder just who picked vegetable names! Winter squash, while delicious and readily available during the winter, is actually harvested in the fall, so its name is a misnomer. …

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Benefits of Alfalfa & Superstar Sprouts for Type 2 Diabetes

Alfalfa and sprouts are much more than just sandwich or salad toppers. In fact, their use dates back 6000 years to Iranian and Chinese medicine. And in the 1700s, sprouts provided sailors with …

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