7 Must-Eat Foods For Diabetes To Keep Your Blood Sugar In Check

Healthy foods for diabetes

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  • Poorly managed diabetes increases the risk of several life-threatening diseases and complications.
  • A chronically unbalanced diet could be the underlying reason for your diabetes.
  • A balanced diet for diabetes includes a mix of vegetables like avocado, nuts, fatty fish and low-sugar fruits like strawberries.

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