There are many food stores in Toronto that specifically cater to the diabetic lifestyle. Many of them are located in the downtown and uptown districts of the city.
I don't think there are any specific alternatives to diabetic food. If you have diabetes and are allergic to diabetic food you will have to monitor, make due, and eat food that is more "traditional."
You can find a delicious diabetic food list on the following website: http://diabetes.webmd.com/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods. They have some great food listed.
Diabetes is a serious condition. You can help manage this day to day with a diabetic food chart. Here is some more information. www.ehow.com/way_5316373_���diabetic-food-chart-diet.html
Most major cites hold diabetic clinics at the local hospitals. Lots on information can be found on line in forums and on the diabetic society page.http://diabetes. Webmd.com/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods
http://www.diabetes-diabetic-diet.com/diabetic_food.htm is a good reference about the diabetic food chart. It lists the foods one can consume if they have diabetes and all the calories and other nutrition info in the food.
Diabetic food lists can be found on several websites. Web MD, Mayo Clinic and NIH are some to consider. Most manufactures of diabetic equipment and insurance companies also have information pertinent to diabetics on their websites.
A diabetic food chart can be found at your local doctor's office, school or library. You can also find a diabetic food chart online, specifically webmd.com.
There are numerous online food stores. Amazon.com provide just out "diabetic foods" in your query. Also shopdiabetes.com, or sugarfreesuperstore.com is a great one, wholefoodsmarket.com also carries a variety of diabetic foods although their prices are somewhat high. Also try safeway.com or any major grocery food chain and search diabetic foods.
Diabetic Diet Food List includes recommended and restricted foods for diabetics. Diabetic Food List may vary for each patient. The physician will determine the list for the patient.
A good place to find facts on a diabetic based diet, as well as facts on diabetes in general is below. http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/diabetes-food-pyramid.html
Yes, watermelons are an excellent food source for diabetic people.