Animal fats contain cholesterol and saturated fat. High intakes of cholesterol and saturated fat have been linked to increased risks for heart disease. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease as people without diabetes. Trimming fat, adding less fat to food, and broiling or baking will help cut fat and cholesterol. Controlled starch intake is not bad for the diabetic.
Many starches are low in fat and can be high in fiber.
Certain types of fiber help to control blood sugars and increase the feeling of fullness after lower calorie meals. Avoid too much sugar - Diabetics need to limit high sugar foods. Reading labels will help discover hidden sources of sugar. Limit foods which have sugar as one of the first ingredients on the label or which have several sources of sugar listed. Avoid too much sodium - The American diet contains eight to 10 times more sodium than is recommended.