Food is a very important subject for diabetics. But it is not always easy to know what is best for you. There is a lot of different advice about what is or is not good for diabetics. The best person for the diabetic to ask about diet is their doctor, but there are some simple and easy to follow guidelines that will give you a general idea as to what might be a good diet for a diabetic.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for most people and this is also true for diabetics. Eating a good variety of these will make a good basis for a healthy diet. Contrary to what some people think, diabetics can eat grains and carbs with whole grains and carbs are usually thought to be the best.

Lean proteins are a good choice for diabetics as these keep the amount of fat in the diet down. Weight gain can be a problem for some diabetics. Fish is also a good choice, two or three times a week is good for most people. Dairy products again are generally better if they are low fat, but there are some very tasty low fat dairy products around.

Another protein that can make a good addition to the diet are beans and lentils. Even if you are not familiar with them, they are easy to cook with and can be very tasty. Drinks are generally taken without extra sugar. Diet soda drinks are very useful, as they do not contain any added sugar.

When cooking with oil it is generally better to use oils rather than solid fats. These fats can contain trans fats that are not very good for the diabetic and most oils contain much lower levels of these. But if you are eating a good healthy diet based on fresh fruit and vegetables then you are not likely to be using so much fat in your cooking.

One of the main things that can ruin a good diet is eating too many snacks. A lot of snacks can be very bad and often contain a lot of sugar, salt and fat. Diabetics should always see a dietitian or their doctor to find out what is the right diet for them, as they will be able to give the best advice. Keeping to a good diet is not always easy but can be very good for you and tasty as well.