Food Items Required For A Diabetic Person Healthy diet for sugar patient diabetes

Green leafy vegetables: Leafy greens are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. Spinach and Kale are a rich source of Vitamin C which is helpful in reducing inflammation. (Image source: getty images)

Whole grains: Whole grains including brown rice, whole wheat, oats are rich in fibre and help in controlling blood sugar levels. (Image source: getty images)

Legumes: Lentils are a rich source of protein which help in regulating the sugar levels. (Image source: getty images)

Low-fat dairy: Greek yogurt, skim milk are good source of calcium and unsaturated fats. (Image source: getty images)

Healthy fats: Food items such as nuts and avocados are source of healthy fat which help in managing the blood sugar levels. (Image source: getty images)

Berries: Berries are rich in antioxidants and have extremely low glycemic index. (Image source: getty images)

Inputs by: Neelima Bisht, who is a Chief Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics department at Paras Health Gurugram(Image source: getty images)