Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which your body does not sufficiently produce insulin or use it effectively. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas which is required for glucose, the form of sugar in your blood, to get into cells to be used as fuel. Without insulin your body can't utilize food for energy. High blood sugar over years can cause serious long-term complications, such as blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage and leg and feet amputations. You must keep your blood sugar levels to the normal range. A diet rich in whole grains may help you address your high blood sugar problem.
Soy
Soy is an erect, annual, leguminous plant of Asian origin. Soy is widely grown for its protein-rich seeds, known as soybean. Soybean is a complete protein because it contains all essential amino acids that your body cannot manufacture on its own. Soy and soy products have a low glycemic index value, which makes them good food choices to help control diabetic conditions, according to University of Maryland Medical Center. Glycemic index is a numerical ranking of foods based on how fast and how much a food triggers a raise in blood glucose levels. Soy protein and its components are thought to be responsible for most of the healthful properties linked to soy.
Oats
Oats are hardy cereal grains. Oats have received a lot of attention recently for reducing blood glucose. There may be some possible explanations for the hypoglycemic effects associated with higher intakes of oat grains. Oats are good sources of soluble fiber. About 50 percent of the fiber in oat is soluble, which seems particularly good for type 2 diabetes: The soluble fiber improves insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics because the glucose is regulated more efficiently with less insulin secretion, notes Colorado State University Extension.
Peanuts
Peanuts are proteinaceous seeds of the pea plant. There are rich in potentially beneficial compounds, such as vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, protein and soluble fiber. The soluble fiber found in peanuts has been found to lower blood glucose levels in some people, according to New Mexico State University. The fiber delays stomach emptying by adding bulk to foods without adding extra calories, which in turn reduces the severity of diabetes. The average intake of total dietary fiber must be 20 to 25 g for adults. This can be achieved by eating more leguminous foods such as peanuts.
