High Fiber

• Fiber actually helps the body process sugar, which is why most fruit is good for the body; there is substantial sugar, but the fiber processes it out (barring those with an unusually high concentration of fructose, like raisins or dried fruits).
  
  

Whole Grain

• Because whole grains are slower to digest, they deliver energy (sugar) to the body, but do so over a longer time frame that the body can adjust to and work with rather than a dumping of refined sugar that is almost instantly digested.
  
  

Protein

• Protein is essential for any healthy diet because it promotes muscle development and healthy oil production. It is also low in glucose.
  
  

Vegetables

• Vegetables, because of their generally low glycemic index, are excellent choices for any diabetic diet, and deliver essential nutrients and vitamins to the body.
  
  

Low Glycemic Index

• Any food with a low glycemic index will not have a significant impact on your blood sugar. Many brands offer "GI" symbols to show foods with a low glycemic index, or lists are available online (see Resources below).