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Best and worst foods for people with diabetes to maintain good health
Fox News
Making the right dietary choices is one of the best ways to manage diabetes and lower blood sugars, according to nutritionists. Experts share the best and worst foods for diabetics.
"Food choices are an important aspect for managing diabetes because they directly impact blood sugar levels and overall health." "Adding exercise, decreasing your stress, and ensuring high-quality and adequate sleep are also incredibly important in improving your blood sugars." "Fried foods can pose health risks for people with diabetes due to their high content of unhealthy fats and refined carbohydrates." "Knowledge of how foods affect your blood sugars will help you avoid the complications of poorly controlled blood sugars later on." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"Food choices are an important aspect for managing diabetes because they directly impact blood sugar levels and overall health," Michelle Routhenstein, a New York-based preventive cardiology dietitian and certified diabetes educator at EntirelyNourished.com, told Fox News Digital.