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
295
16
2
Seaweed
315
56
3
Cabbage
270
42
4
Corn
226
29
5
Olives
229
40
6
Ginger
216
33
7
Beans – green
197
19
8
Roma tomato
221
44
9
Carrot
209
45
10
Spinach
182
22
11
Broccoli (heads only)
177
38
12
Tomato
163
27
13
Potato
167
31
14
Red cabbage
201
65
15
Cauliflower
172
40
16
Eggplant
146
14
17
Pumpkin
149
18
18
Cherry tomato
181
51
19
Chinese eggplant
171
43
20
Chinese cabbage
156
32
21
Tindora
151
37
22
Asparagus
149
35
23
Tomatillos
143
29
24
Artichoke hearts
158
46
25
Iceberg lettuce
136
24
26
Arugula
178
67
27
Bell pepper (red)
128
18
28
Collard greens
143
41
29
Edamame
127
32
30
Bok choy
132
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
85
17
37
Mushroom – Oyster
97
29
38
Bean sprouts
88
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
21
45
Water chestnuts
56
12
46
Yam
58
18
47
Chives
47
8
48
Chinese broccoli
48
13
49
Endive
42
12
50
Beetroot – pickled
45
16
51
Kale
35
7
52
Swiss chard
39
16
53
Alfalfa
37
15
54
Taro
31
11
55
Peas
26
9
56
Heart of palms (canned)
24
9
57
Lotus root
16
3
58
Chicory leaves
15
6