Food items to avoid and include when managing diabetes

Healthy eating can help prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes. Balancing certain foods can help maintain health, improve overall well-being, and prevent future complications.

Though extreme diets can put you at a risk, depending on the medications or other medical issues in addition to diabetes. We have compiled a list of the best foods for people with diabetes to eat, as well as which foods to limit.

Here are a few suggestions of what to avoid if you’re diabetic: 

1. White bread
2. White Pasta
3. White rice
4. Intermittent fasting 
5. Very low carb diet
6. Sweetened beverages
7. Pineapple

Here are a few food items that you should include in your diet to prevent and manage diabetes:

1. Avocados – Avocados have less than 1 gram of sugar, few carbohydrates, a high fiber content, and healthy fats.
2. Whole grains
3. Nuts
4. Broccoli
5. Leafy vegetables
6. Chia seeds, flax seeds- They’re extremely high in fiber, yet low in digestible carbs.
7. Beans – Beans are cheap, nutritious, and super healthy.
8. Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is a great dairy choice for people with diabetes.
9. Garlic

Remember, the most important factor in healthy blood sugar management is following an overall nutritious and balanced diet.