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The day that you find out that yourself or a loved one has diabetes is a day after which nothing is quite the same again. Diabetics have to manage their disease by keeping a handle on their blood sugar levels; this is accomplished in large part by keeping a close watch on their diet. If you are diabetic, you want to be sure to get plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. There are foods which can help to keep your diabetes under control - these foods should be added to your diet. What are these ten foods? Keep reading this article to find out:

Two of the best fruits: Apples and Pomegranates.

Diabetics are typically told not to eat any white foods. However, one exception is apples. They can help reduce the body's need for insulin and they have a lot of pectin, which helps the body to detoxify. This makes apples an especially good food for diabetics.

Pomegranates are a fruit which are widely consumed in the Balkans, Caucasus and the Middle East and have become more popular in North America recently. One reason is that it has been found that the sugar they contain does not affect levels of blood sugar. In studies, diabetics who consumed 6 oz of pomegranate juice daily had a lower risk of atherosclerosis.

A couple of spices: Cinnamon and Garlic.

Cinnamon is a near miraculous food for diabetics. Cinnamon contains MHCP which revitalizes fat cells, which helps them to properly respond to insulin by lowering blood glucose levels.

Garlic is also very helpful for diabetics. This food can help keep diabetes under control by lowering blood sugar levels.

Best breakfast food: Oatmeal.

While diabetics are often cautioned about carb intake, oatmeal is a very good food for any diabetic, provided it is unsweetened. Oatmeal has plenty of fiber and takes a while to digest, meaning that it will not cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. This stabilizing effect on blood sugar is persistent with regular oatmeal consumption - if you are diabetic, this should be your first breakfast choice.

The best vegetables: Green beans, Spinach and Broccoli.

These three vegetables all contain lots of fiber and are low in carbohydrates. They are thus very good choices for diabetics. It's alright to have potatoes, peas and corn on occasion, but these vegetables are starchy, which means they have a lot of carbohydrates. You should eat them sparingly, while loading up on green leafy vegetables.

The must have in a diabetic diet: Protein.

Diabetics should have a diet which is between 12% and 20% protein. If you have snacks, especially before bed, make sure that they are proteins so as to maintain a constant blood sugar level overnight.

Choose lean proteins - lentils, nuts, poultry, soy and fish. These are the best proteins for diabetics.

There you have it - ten great foods for diabetics to add to their diet. These are all foods which will keep your blood sugar levels consistent, decreasing your need to take medication for your condition, along with keeping your risk for many associated health problems low.