“The worst yogurts I advise patients with diabetes to buy areyogurts marketed to children.

“So, stay away from kid’s yogurts toavoid blood sugar spikes.”

“I recommend always reading the nutrition facts label,” says Mussatto.

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“In fact, don’t buy ayogurt brandwithout reading the label.

“Greek yogurtis what I always recommend to my patients,” Mussatto explains.

Foods high in protein break down more slowly, keeping a person feeling fuller longer.

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In addition, protein helps slow down carbs' digestion and delays their absorption into the blood.

It’s a win-win for anyone with diabetesthe protein controls hunger and keeps blood sugar from spiking.”