What you eat affects your blood sugar level, so you need to make wise food choices. Work with your doctor to develop a diet that meets your needs. Try to eat less fat and sugary foods, and choose a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, lean meats and fish. Carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, dairy foods and starchy foods such as breads. Frozen or canned vegetables are okay.
Protein is found in poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, beans and some vegetables.
Choose lean cuts of meat and trim any fat you can see. Take the skin off of poultry. Choose nonfat or reduced-fat cheese and yogurt. Butter, margarine, lard and oils add fat to food. Fat is also in dairy and meat products.