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The sweet truth about food and diabetes

What can you eat if you have diabetes?

  1. Sweets and cake are off-limits to people with diabetes.
  2. A glass of wine with dinner is fine for people with diabetes.
  3. Foods high in fibre, such as pulses, can help lower blood sugar levels.

Medically Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on July 28, 2011

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