For individuals with Type 2 diabetes, choosing foods with a low glycemic load is essential. Learn how to dine out safely at places like McDonald's and which nuts and proteins best support blood sugar stability.
Where a carbohydrate food falls on the glycemic index indicates how much it will raise your blood sugar. This is particularly important if you have diabetes, as your body’s ability to manage the amount of sugar in your blood is impaired.
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If you have diabetes, the level of sugar in your blood is high because your body isn’t as efficient at using insulin to turn the carbohydrates you eat into energy. Peaches and other fruits contain carbs, but they are also packed with healthful nutrients.
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If you have diabetes, your body’s ability to produce or use insulin is impaired. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas that clears the sugar you eat out of your blood and puts it into your cells so you can use it for energy.
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