What are some good vegetables for someone with diabetes?
Vegetables play a crucial role in managing diabetes due to their low glycemic index (GI) and high fiber content, which help stabilize blood sugar levels. They are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes. Here are the most popular vegetables for diabetes by votes.
1
Romaine lettuce
296
16
2
Seaweed
315
56
3
Cabbage
270
42
4
Corn
226
30
5
Olives
229
41
6
Ginger
217
33
7
Beans – green
198
19
8
Roma tomato
221
45
9
Carrot
209
45
10
Spinach
182
23
11
Broccoli (heads only)
178
38
12
Red cabbage
202
65
13
Tomato
163
28
14
Potato
167
32
15
Cauliflower
172
40
16
Eggplant
146
15
17
Pumpkin
149
19
18
Cherry tomato
181
52
19
Chinese eggplant
171
43
20
Chinese cabbage
157
32
21
Tomatillos
144
29
22
Tindora
151
37
23
Asparagus
149
35
24
Artichoke hearts
158
46
25
Iceberg lettuce
136
25
26
Arugula
178
67
27
Bell pepper (red)
128
18
28
Collard greens
143
41
29
Edamame
127
32
30
Bok choy
133
41
31
Bamboo shoots
121
32
32
Spring onion
118
32
33
Squash
109
27
34
Radish
112
31
35
Sweet potato
88
16
36
Okra
88
17
37
Mushroom – Oyster
97
29
38
Bean sprouts
89
24
39
Turnip
78
15
40
Spaghetti squash
76
21
41
Aubergine
68
14
42
Cucumber
55
5
43
Mushrooms – Champignon
65
17
44
Corn truffle
67
23
45
Water chestnuts
56
12
46
Yam
58
18
47
Chives
47
8
48
Chinese broccoli
48
13
49
Endive
42
12
50
Kale
35
7
51
Beetroot – pickled
45
18
52
Swiss chard
39
16
53
Alfalfa
37
15
54
Peas
26
9
55
Taro
31
14
56
Heart of palms (canned)
24
9
57
Lotus root
16
3
58
Chicory leaves
15
6