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The Sweet Truth About Food and Diabetes

What can you eat if you have diabetes?

  1. Sweets like candy and cake are off-limits to people with diabetes.
  2. A glass of wine with dinner is fine for people with diabetes.
  3. Foods high in fiber, such as beans, can help lower blood sugar levels.

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on April 24, 2009

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