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.
Sodium can raise blood pressure.
Having high blood pressure increases the diabetic's chances for heart disease or stroke. Table salt and processed foods are major sources of sodium in the diet. Limit the use of salt and processed foods to lower your sodium intake. Alcohol is high in calories and low in nutrients. On an empty stomach alcohol can lead to a low blood sugar reaction.