Natural sugars, like those contained in fruits, are normally diabetic friendly. I have heard that those with Diabetes would typically want to steer clear of starches and artificial sugars.
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Diabetic friendly foods are low in carbs and fat. They should use a no calorie sugar substitute rather than white or brown sugar. Whole grains are better than white bread or pasta.
One can find a guide for good foods for diabetics at one's doctor's office. Also, one can find a local nutritionist to find foods and recipes that are diabetic friendly.
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I would stock up on sugar free snacks such as sugar free pudding. Also, candy bars that have no sugar in them. There are also foods such as salads that are diabetic friendly.
Many fast food restaurants now have more diabetic friendly foods. Most fast food restaurants, including McDonald's and Culver's, offer salads, which are a much healthier choice than French fries. Many fast restaurants also offer wraps instead of traditional sandwiches, thus lowering the carb count.
There are multiple websites that can help you find a diabetic-friendly diet. Some of these websites are: www.mayoclinic.com, www.diet.com, and www.myalli.com. All three sites offer great ideas for a diabetic-friendly diet.
I would suggest stopping in your local book store to see if they have a diabetic friendly cook book. I would also recommend looking in health magazines to look for recipes that are diabetic friendly.
For the most part, you'll really only want to stay away with foods that are very high in sugar. Diabetics can eat just about anything that a normal person can, as long as they watch their blood pressure.
According to web md, it is very important to choose healthy foods when you have diabetes. You should choose refined fats, low sugar foods, high fibre and whole wheat foods.
Diabetic foods are more costly than regular food, but a specific answer cannot be given unless we know what foods you normally eat. Either way, if you have diabetes, you should follow a diabetic diet even if it is more expensive.
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.