The Top 8 Carbohydrates to Eat If You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Dairy Provides Key Nutrients, Such as Calcium and Protein

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Beans Are a Fiber-Packed Source of Carbohydrates

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Many fruits are high in fiber and shouldn't be avoided

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Berries Are Lower in Sugar — But High in Flavor

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Vegetables Provide Nutrients and Fill You Up

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Whole Grains, Pasta, and Rice Have More Carbs

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Whole-Grain Breads Can Fit Into a Diabetes Diet

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Nuts Provide Vitamins, Minerals, and Healthy Fat

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