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10 great foods for diabetes and blood sugar

Try these foods to keep blood glucose under control.


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Load up on spinach
Nibble on nuts
Open a can of sardines
Dip into hummus
Try chia seeds
Love your lentils
Make room for quinoa
Switch to whole-grain pasta
Drizzle on extra-virgin olive oil

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Some foods have a bigger impact on your blood sugar than others. Knowing which ones are the best for keeping blood sugar levels steady is especially important when you have diabetes, but it's a good idea for everyone. Your dietary goal is to choose foods that help keep your blood sugar level on an even keel. That typically means whole, minimally processed foods. Here are 10 of the best foods that stabilize—or even lower—your blood sugar so you can better manage your diabetes.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.March, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.March, 2024
Updated onAugust, 2026
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