Foods good for diabetes

Foods good for diabetes include the following:

Beans (legumes) A boon to diabetes. They cause a gentle rise in blood sugar and so the diabetics require less insulin to control the blood sugar. Gums and pectin Contain soluble fiber which delays the emptying of stomach and slow absorption of glucose in the intestines. And so it improves the control of blood sugar hence reduce the need for insulin. Apples Apples are digested slowly. Once they are broken down in the intestine, they are absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar level. Thus only a small amount of insulin needs to be released to keep blood sugar within the normal range. This helps to improve diabetics' long-term control of blood sugar level. Oatmeal Soluble fiber slows down the digestion of starch. Thus the sharp rises in the blood sugar level that usually occur following a meal can be avoided. Bitter Melon As a Chinese herbal medicine for diabetes mellitus for lowering blood glucose level Meanwhile, some herbs though not classified as "food" such as Devil's Club, Gymnema and Stevia are antidiabetic and so can be taken for health's sake.