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Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating plan

Fiber-rich foods

Dietary fiber includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fiber moderates how your body digests food and helps manage blood sugar levels. Foods high in fiber include:

  • Vegetables.
  • Fruits. For the most fiber benefit, eat whole fruits rather than drinking fruit juice.
  • Nuts.
  • Legumes, such as beans and peas.
  • Whole grains.