Fiber is so important for people with diabetes
Studies have shown that people with diabetes who consume high fiber diets have lower post-meal blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1c, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol (exercise can help increase this), triglycerides, and insulin levels (in people with type 2 diabetes). So not only does fiber help control blood glucose, but it also helps reduce cardiovascular disease risk.