A diabetic diet is a diet that is used by people with diabetes mellitus or high blood sugar to minimize symptoms and dangerous complications of long term elevations in blood sugar.
Ration
| Alcohol | |
| Bread | Wholegrain, rye, flax seed bread is allowed |
| Cereals | Buckwheat, barley, millet, oat, pearl barley are allowed; corn grits, semolina, rice are prohibited |
| Eggs | |
| Fish | Lean fish is allowed; canned food is prohibited |
| Fruit | Dried fruits and sugary fruits are limited |
| Meat and poultry | Poultry and lean meats are allowed |
| Milk | Low fat dairy products are allowed |
| Mushrooms | |
| Nuts | |
| Oil and butter | Limited |
| Sauces | Limited |
| Soft drinks | Unsweetened drinks allowed |
| Sweets | Only with sweeteners |
| Vegetables | Potatoes, carrots, beets are limited |
Examples of dishes
