Subscribe GO Nutrition Evidence Based The 16 Best Foods to Control Diabetes Written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on June 3, 2017 Figuring out the best foods to eat when you have diabetes can be tough. The main goal is to keep blood sugar levels well-controlled. However, it's also important to eat foods that help prevent diabetes complications like heart disease. Here are the 16 best foods for diabetics, both type 1 and type 2. 1. Fatty Fish Share on Pinterest Fatty fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Salmon , sardines, herring, anchovies and mackerel are great sources of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which have major benefits for heart health. Getting enough of these fats on a regular basis is especially important for diabetics, who have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke ( 1 ). DHA and EPA protect the cells that line your...
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