There is a food pyramid that is available specifically for diabetics known as the Diabetes Food Pyramid. It is comprised of six food groups just like the standard version. The way the two pyramids differ is that the diabetic version lists foods together that have the same or similar carbohydrate content instead of the regular version that does it by food groups alone. It is therefore quite easy for diabetics to decide about their food based on information that can have a affect blood glucose levels negatively.

So many Vegans consume a larger amount of fruits and vegetables in a day than a non-vegetarian and getting larger fibre intake. Higher quantity of fiber in a diabetic’s diet can help blood sugars because it slows down the process of the body digesting carbohydrates. A vegetarian’s diet is usually lower in cholesterol as well and it can help ward off cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes.

Some of the differences you will notice are that cheese is placed in the meat group instead of the dairy group as a protein and the serving size will be equivalent to other proteins in the same group. You will find starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn in the bread and grains section because they act in a similar manner by raising blood sugars.

Another difference is the actual serving sizes, especially in the bread and grains group. A diabetic must control the carbohydrate intake at each meal and it has been found that smaller portion sizes are a good way to manage this.

Your dietician or doctor or diabetes educator would be able to provide you Diabetic Food Pyramid. You will find it quite handy to refer to, when you prepare your meal plan. Refer to these resources for more information - low carb food pyramid - 5 day diabetic menu.