Protein and Fat

• Protein and fat are foods that do not raise your blood glucose levels. Protein foods, such as chicken and fish, help you to feel satisfied while maintaining stable blood glucose levels. It's important for you to choose your fats carefully to maintain a healthy diet. Macadamia nuts, avocados and flax seeds are sources of healthy fats, and are good additions to your diet.
  
  

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates are foods that are converted into glucose and used for energy in the body. A diabetic does not use glucose efficiently, however, so the glucose stays in the bloodstream. In order to keep your blood glucose levels from getting too high, you should be aware of the types of carbohydrate you are eating. Simple carbohydrates are converted into glucose quickly, and raise your blood sugar more as a result. Complex carbohydrates take longer to convert into glucose, so your blood sugar rises slowly. A diabetic should avoid simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, when possible. Instead of eating white bread, substitute whole grain breads, which include more fiber and take longer to digest.
  
  

Combining Foods

• Combining different types of foods with carbohydrates helps to slow the rise of your blood sugar even more. Eating protein or fat with a carbohydrate food will prevent your blood sugar from rising as fast as it would if you ate the carbohydrate alone. For example, if you eat cheese, which is a good source of protein, with a slice of apple, which is a source of carbohydrates, your blood sugar will not rise as high.