A healthy diet may help reduce two main risk factors of diabetes: excess weight and high blood cholesterol. A healthy diet includes not only how much you eat but also what you eat.
Cut down on foods with saturated fat. Saturated fats are found in:
red meats
dairy products
coconut and palm oils
Cut down on foods with hydrogenated fats or trans fats. Trans fats are found in:
packaged foods such as crackers, cookies
fast foods such as French fries
bakery goods such as cakes, cookies, and doughnuts