What are the best foods to eat with diabetes and what should I avoid?

Avoid simple carbohydates - such as sugar, candies, cakes, pies, cookies, sodas and other sweets. It is also important to avoid excess caloric intake.

The best foods to eat are whole grains, vegetables and fruits, along with legumes, chicken, turkey and fish (all without the skin). But, again, it is important to stay within calorie guidelines (sometimes referred to as food exchange amounts, in diabetic dietary instruction).