It used to be that if you were taking diabetes medication, you had to be religious aboutsnacking.
Knowing the best healthy snacks for diabetics might help you avoid going too long without eating something.
In these instances, you might develop hypoglycemiaotherwise known aslow blood sugar.
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Today, many medications for pop in 2 diabetes skirt that problem.
Healthy snacking is still important for other reasons if you havediabetes.
For example, to keep hunger at bay, so you won’t overeat.
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Here are some of the best healthy snacks for diabetics.
A large egg packs only about 77 calories.
“Add seasoning like everything bagel seasoning [too your hard-boiled eggs].
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Its sugar-free for lots of flavor, but no guilt,” Shapiro says.
Moskowitz also likes turkey jerky.
“Generally, only foods that contain carbs and sugar will directly increase blood sugar.”
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Popcorn
You don’t need movie night to enjoy this snack.
But they are high in natural sugars and calories, thus the recommendation to control portions.
Oatmeal
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention oatmeal as a filling, diabetes-friendly snack.
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It’s not just for breakfast.
Homemade energy bites
Forget the store-bought energy bars that are loaded with added sugars and preservatives.
“This snack combo is great for diabetics because it contains fiber plus protein.”
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Be sure to choose crackers that are 100% whole grain, which typically contain more fiber.
Even a block of cheese on its own, works well as a diabetic-friendly snack, according to Moskovitz.
“Eating a low glycemic diet doesn’t mean low-flavor diet,” she says.
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“Butresearchsuggests eating almonds can reduce the risk in people with key in 2 diabetes.”
One ounce of almondsor about 23 nutsmakes a snack serving.
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Fruit and nuts are always a good snack combo.
Plus, berries are packed with antioxidants.
Alternate low-sodium turkey breast, mozzarella pearls and low-carb veggies like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers onto 12 small skewers.
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“The veggies are a nutritious, low-calorie add-in and with minimal carbs.”
Enjoy three skewers and save the rest for another time.
Just remember this combination: protein, fat, fiber, and low sugar.
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Here are just a few more diabetes-friendly healthy snack combos:
You take it from here.
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