Introduction
Losing excess weight can improve insulin sensitivity and blood-sugar control at the same time. The foods here are both lower in calories and gentle on glucose, so they support weight goals without sending blood sugar on a rollercoaster.
Topic guide
Diabetes-Friendly Foods for Weight Loss
Losing excess weight can improve insulin sensitivity and blood-sugar control at the same time. The foods here are both lower in calories and gentle on glucose, so they support weight goals without sending blood sugar on a rollercoaster.
Matching Foods
317 foods currently match this topic, sorted to help you scan quickly.
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| Food | Category | Carbs / 100 g | Safety | Portion (well-controlled) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime | Fruits | 10.5 g | Lower impact | about 45 g |
| Watermelon juice | Beverages | 7 g | Needs care | about 286 g |
| Watermelon, raw | Fruits | 7.6 g | Lower impact | about 154 g |
| Squash, winter, spaghetti, raw | Grains & Starches | 6.9 g | Lower impact | about 101 g |
| Hibiscus drink | Beverages | 8 g | Lower impact | about 300 g |
| Melon juice | Beverages | 8 g | Needs care | about 250 g |
| Strawberries (fresh) | Fruits | 7.7 g | Lower impact | about 100 g |
| Strawberries, raw | Fruits | 7.7 g | Lower impact | about 152 g |
| Strawberry juice | Beverages | 7.5 g | Needs care | about 267 g |
| Oreo Popcorn, Oreo (Cookie Pop) | Grains & Starches | 63.3 g | Lower impact | about 30 g |
| Oreo Popcorn, Oreo (Perfect Snax Prime, LLC) | Grains & Starches | 63.3 g | Lower impact | about 30 g |
| Salad | Grains & Starches | 5.6 g | Lower impact | about 180 g |
| Melon | Fruits | 9 g | Lower impact | about 200 g |
| Skim milk | Eggs, Milk & Dairy | 5.1 g | Lower impact | about 250 g |
| Cabbage salad | Grains & Starches | 6 g | Lower impact | about 200 g |
| Watermelon | Fruits | 7.6 g | Lower impact | about 225 g |
| Fast-Food Cola | Beverages | 9.6 g | Needs care | about 195 g |
| Cantaloupe | Fruits | 8.2 g | Lower impact | about 228 g |
| Karak Tea (with milk & sugar) | Beverages | 0.3 g | See notes | Amount not specified |
| Cola (Coca-Cola) | Beverages | 11 g | Use caution | about 170 g |
| Carrot juice | Beverages | 9.5 g | Needs care | about 211 g |
| Energy Drink (small) | Beverages | — | Lower impact | about 60 g |
| Lemonade | Beverages | 10 g | Needs care | about 188 g |
| Budweiser Beer | Beverages | 3 g | Needs care | about 356 g |
| Caffeine-Free Cola | Beverages | 10.6 g | Use caution | about 177 g |
| Carrot | Fruits | 10 g | Lower impact | about 60 g |
| Prickly pear | Fruits | 15 g | Lower impact | about 120 g |
| Root Beer | Beverages | 10.6 g | Use caution | about 177 g |
| Cherries, sour, canned, water, drained | Fruits | 10.5 g | Needs care | about 168 g |
| Cola | Beverages | 10.4 g | Use caution | about 180 g |
| Cola regular | Beverages | 10.6 g | Use caution | about 177 g |
| Grapefruit | Fruits | 10.7 g | Lower impact | about 160 g |
| Mango smoothie (water) | Beverages | 10.5 g | Needs care | about 220 g |
| Monster Energy Drink (Pipeline Punch) | Beverages | 10 g | Needs care | about 187 g |
| Pepsi, Cola (Bag Specialist, Inc.) | Beverages | 11.6 g | Use caution | about 162 g |
| Pepsi, Cola (Meadow Mist Farms) | Beverages | 11.6 g | Use caution | about 162 g |
| Pomelo | Fruits | 9.6 g | Lower impact | about 500 g |
| Soda (Pepsi) | Beverages | 11.6 g | Use caution | about 162 g |
| Soft Drinks (regular soda) | Beverages | — | Use caution | about 39 g |
| Beer (regular) | Beverages | 3.6 g | Needs care | about 356 g |
| Blackberries | Fruits | 10 g | Lower impact | about 100 g |
| Kinza Cola | Beverages | 10.8 g | Use caution | about 174 g |
| Kiwi juice | Beverages | 10 g | Needs care | about 200 g |
| Low-Fat Milk | Eggs, Milk & Dairy | 5 g | Lower impact | about 350 g |
| Orange + carrot juice | Beverages | 10 g | Needs care | about 200 g |
| Papaya | Fruits | 11 g | Lower impact | about 140 g |
| Red Bull Energy Drink | Beverages | 10.2 g | Needs care | about 184 g |
| Energy Drink, 6 Count (Red Bull) | Beverages | 11.2 g | Needs care | about 167 g |
| Energy Drinks | Beverages | — | Lower impact | about 204 g |
| Nectarine | Fruits | 11 g | Lower impact | about 150 g |
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Why This Matters
After a meal, carbohydrate is broken down to glucose and absorbed into the blood; insulin then helps move it into cells. Foods that release glucose slowly produce a smaller, steadier rise. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past three months. It is the anchor for the three control levels used throughout this site.
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