Foods that are high in carbohydrates provide energy, minerals, and vitamins . High-fiber foods help decrease blood fat and glucose levels. Everybody, including diabetics, should be encouraged to eat foods high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. Food sources of complex carbohydrates and fiber are fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, dried beans and peas, and lentils and legumes. Eat less simple sugar.
Sugar provides calories without much nutrient benefit.
There are no vitamins and minerals in sugar. Foods high in simple sugar cause the glucose levels to rise. Therefore, foods high in simple sugar are not recommended on a regular basis for people with diabetes . Food sources of simple sugar are table sugar, syrup, honey, desserts such as cake and ice cream, candy, and regular carbonated beverages. Eat less salt.