Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others.
Nothing is completely off-limits. Even items that you might think of as “the worst" could be occasional treats -- in tiny amounts. But they won't help you nutrition-wise, and it's easiest to manage your diabetes if you mainly stick to the “best” options .
You may worry that having diabetes means going without foods you enjoy. The good news is that you can still eat your favorite foods, but you might need to eat smaller portions or enjoy them less often. Your diabetes food list will help create a diabetes meal plan for you that meets your needs and likes.
The key to eating with diabetes is to eat a variety of healthy foods from all food groups, in the amounts your meal plan outlines.