Foods that diabetic people should avoid include over eating sugar. A good health well balanced diet is the key.
It is important for a diabetic to avoid particular foods and eat other certain types of foods. This site can give you a great insight on what to eat. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/
A diabetic grocery list should include lean meats and whole grains. Avoid processed foods and foods with a lot of simple sugars and sugary foods.
There is a fairly comprehensive list of foods to avoid at this website: http://blessedmom.hubpages.com/hub/Foods-to-avoid-with-diabetes. A general rule of thumb is that processed sugars and starches should be avoided.
The best diabetic diets are those that do not contain a lot of complex sugars, such as starches, which is in foods such as potatoes. A diabetic wants to avoid a lot of foods that breakdown into sugars which can cause glucose levels in the body to skyrocket. A diabetic needs to eat a diet that is rich in vegetables and lean meats!
White flour, french fries, whole milk, canned vegetables, bacon, and fried fish are some of the most harsh foods available that effect a diabetics sugar levels.
Being diabetic is always a challenge when it comes to eating the right foods. You will need to eat foods that are low in sugar, fat, and sodium. www.diabetes-diabetic-diet.com/���diabetic_���food.htm
Dave's Marketplace sells foods for diabetics in Rhode Island, and has nine stores across the state. However, being diabetic you do not need to eat food labeled as 'diabetic' but rather should aim to follow a healthy, natural diet and avoid sugary foods. You can eat many foods including all meat, poultry, fish, eggs, butter and cheese products. I would recommend that you speak to dietitian who would be able to tell you more about the best foods to eat and to avoid as a diabetic.
I am sure you can get some special foods prepared for you if you are a diabetic on a cruise ship. You should know the best foods to eat and be prepared to ask for them.
Any foods with a reasonable to high sugar content should be avoided (this may include some fruits and vegetables). Similarly, refined carbs. Some diabetics also avoid foodstuffs high in fat, finding that this improves their health.
My mother was recently diagnosed with diabetes so I had the same questions myself. The best foods to eat are low-fat and high in fiber. You should avoid anything that is high in sodium and you must monitor foods that are high in carbohydrates closely. Here is a great link with examples of these types of foods: http://docgerrytan.com/2007/01/05/foods-to-eat-if-you-are-a-diabetic/. Hope this helps.
In general avoid carbohydrates (bread, potatoes, corn, etc) but more specifically I would direct you to look into the glycemic index which helps you parse which foods will cause a spike in blood sugar leading to weight gain and which foods won't.